The Mission of Temple Beth Abraham’s Israel Committee is to foster a connection to, and love of, Eretz Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael: the land of Israel and the independent, democratic State of Israel. The committee promotes the State of Israel as a vital component of our identity as American Jews and advocates for the civil and religious rights of all of its citizens.
The goals of the Israel Committee are to foster a connection to, and love of, Israel through:
- educational programs;
- religious school education and life-long learning programming;
- cultural programs;
- travel to Israel;
- promotion of ARZA membership;
- support of Israeli companies and merchants.
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Nothing suggests that Iran is ready to stop its nuclear weapons program, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said ahead of talks between Iran and a U.S.-led negotiating coalition.
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Israel seeks to expand powers on phone, computer tapping
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Israel's Supreme Court has ruled that employers paying men and women different wages must prove that those differences are not to do gender.
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A Japanese bank has halted transactions by the Iranian government in response to a U.S. court ordering a $2.6 billion asset freeze over the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marines barracks in Beirut.
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Israel’s national American football team took the field this week for the first time against an American opponent – falling 49-6 to the Maranatha Baptist Bible College Crusaders.
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Iran's crown prince is urging Israel to help topple the Iranian regime.
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Tonight, one-third of Israeli children will go to bed hungry.
A survey conducted in late 2011 by Israel’s National Insurance Institute found that 19 percent of Israeli families suffer from food insecurity, ten percent suffer from hunger and two percent suffer from severe hunger. Draught, terrorism, and a declining world-wide economic situation all contribute to this alarming situation.
Engaging in charitable acts and supporting social justice, are synonymous with Temple Beth Abraham.
As you undoubtedly know, during the year 5772, we have turned our tikkun olam focus to hunger. Keeping in step with this priority, the Israel Committee and Tikkun Olam are co-sponsoring a breakfast conversation with Lauren Yokèd, the Associate Director of Development for the American Friends of Leket Israel, Israel’s National Food Bank. Ms. Yokèd’s presentation, “Food Waste, Food Rescue, and Hunger in Israel Today: Making a Positive Change,” will take place on Sunday, March 4th, at 9:00 AM. For reservations, please email pattich@tba-ny.org or call 631-1770. And to learn more about Leket, check their website at http://leket.org.il/english/. Together, we can make a difference.
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Temple Beth Abraham is going on
another Trip to Israel August 18-30, 2012
An incredible trip with unusual extras.
We’ll see all the things you expect to see,
plus quite a bit you never dreamed of.
For more information, call Rabbi Holtz , 631-1770
or click on the Israel Trip link here .
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It is not too early to plan ahead and mark your calendar! Next year's Celebrate Israel Parade date is June 3, 2012. Temple Beth Abraham always brings a boisterous and energetic group for the march up New York's Fifth Avenue. Haven't marched with us before? Make this the year! If you have any questions, contact Pam Barkley at (914) 631-1770.
Look here for updates and for the flyer to order your T-Shirt. (What will our theme be this year?)
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- IRAC - Israel Religious Action Center of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism - www.irac.org
- ARZA - Association of Reform Zionists of America - www.arza.org
- IMPJ - Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism - www.impj.org.il
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