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STAND
WITH ISRAEL COMMITTEE
Quick Links:
Celebrate Israel at 60 with CBI and Community Events
Learn More About Israel
Important Ways to Support Israel
The Mission of the Stand With Israel Committee
Celebrate Israel at 60 with CBI and Community Events
We invite you to join with us in engaging with Israel as she celebrates 60 years of independence. We hope each of you will begin or renew a meaningful connection with the Jewish homeland during this significant landmark year.
Here at CBI the Stand With Israel Committee emphasizes the importance of our bond with the State of Israel and her people. Learn more about Israel and participate in current and upcoming events by checking these links:
- CBI's Israel Through Our Eyes photo exhibit
- A special presentation on Israel by Rabbi William Berk at Erev Shabbat services on Friday, May 9. Rabbi William Berk is the brother of CBI's Rabbi Michael Berk and a rabbinic fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.
- Join with your CBI community to Walk the Land at the JCC on Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 p.m. Celebrate Israel's 60th birthday and help build a safe high school in Sha'ar Ha'Negev, San Diego's partnership region in Israel. $5 is all it takes to register - and you get a hat and a water bottle! Register online or call 858-571-3444. Be sure to indicate Congregation Beth Israel as your group affiliation and select the 2:00 p.m. walk.
- Participate in other upcoming Israel at 60 Community events
Learn More About Israel
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Important Ways to Support Israel
As we hear news of events in Israel, we often wonder what we can do to help. Here are a number of ways to do just that…
1. Read why Rabbi Berk is asking you to join ARZA
2. Become a Media Watchdog
Unbalanced reporting often creates anti-Israel and anti-Jewish prejudice. Become a media watchdog. Write letters pointing out bias against Israel. Websites that greatly help in this effort are:
CAMERA: The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America
Honest Reporting
The Israel Project
Stand With Us
3. Learn What Reform Congregations are Doing
Find out how members of Reform congregations can take action at:
Union for Reform Judaism/Israel
4. Learn More About AIPAC and ARZA
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| l. to r.: Ron and Carol Fox and Rae and Ed Samiljan head toward the Capitol to lobby their congresswoman at the conclusion of the annual AIPAC Conference in March. |
For more than half a century the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has worked with American political leaders to ensure that the U.S.-Israel relationship remains strong. AIPAC has been at the forefront of shaping and strengthening U.S. anti-terror policies and fostering U.S. connection and support for Israel. Members enjoy exciting educational programs featuring leading members of Congress, policy makers and top analysts. CBI members regularly attend AIPAC's Annual Conference, which draws thousands of pro-Israel activists each spring. Learn more at the AIPAC website.
ARZA, the Association of Reform Zionists of America, is the Zionist arm and voice of the Reform Movement in the United States. ARZA endeavors to make Israel fundamental to the sacred lives and Jewish identity of Reform Jews. ARZA champions activities that further enhance Israel as a pulralistic, just and democratic Jewish state. Learn more at ARZA.
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5. Get the Latest News
Informative sites include, but are not limited to the following:
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Jerusalem Post
Daily Alert
JTA Global News Service of the Jewish People
Ha'Aretz Daily
Israel Defense Forces
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Contribute to CBI's OneFamily Fund
The OneFamily fund assists victims of terror. All monies raised go to the families in Israel.
Read about our current family and how we are helping.
7. Visit the UJF Israel Center Online
The United Jewish Federation (UJF) of San Diego County Israel Center is the focal point for Israel-related activities in San Diego. The Center is your direct link to rich Israeli culture, numerous travel and volunteer options, engaging with San Diego's sister community of Shaar Hanegev, community events and projects, Aliyah and much more. The Center is pleased to present programs such as the Teen Travel to Israel, Israel travel scholarships, and an Israel@60 Committee which will coordinate a dynamic calendar of events celebrating Israel's 60th year of statehood. You can also contribute to the Israel Emergency Campaign of the UJF. One hundred percent of all contributions to these programs will be sent to Israel without any deductions for overhead.
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Contribute to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Support their
Soldiers' Emergency Fund. For information visit Friends of the Israel Defense Forces .
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Shop in Israel--Online
To help the residents of Israel, shop for gifts etc. at Shop in Israel . Through this site we can shop in Israel from anywhere in the world, even from our own homes. Imagine the potential impact of millions of people shopping through this site. This site is designed to serve as a link between stores in Israel and the Diaspora. Neither the site nor the creators profit from any purchases at these stores.
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Join the Stand With Israel Committee
We welcome new members and new ideas. Contact Gail Malkus at 858-535-1111, ext. 3110.
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Mission Statement of the Stand with Israel Committee
The mission of the Stand with Israel Committee is to uphold and strengthen the solidarity of Congregation Beth Israel with the State of Israel and its people. The historical bond that exists between the Diaspora and the State of Israel is covenanted in the Bible and renewed daily by Jewish prayer and values.
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We will champion and advocate support of Israel and the involvement of our congregational community through outreach and educational programs.
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We will create and publicize opportunities to enhance the spiritual, social and financial well being of Israel.
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We will increase awareness of the importance of Israel's existence to our lives and to our shared future by providing a forum for speakers and writers.
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We will actively encourage our congregants to become engaged in the American political arena to maintain a strong relationship between the United States and Israel, a relationship based on the democratic ideals that both nations share.
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We will work to gain support of Israel in the world political arena.
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