Updated 5/26
Events are in Chronological Order

(The date in red is the date posted; the date following the title is the date--where appropriate--of the activity.)

Many of the events listed here were posted on the Five Towns Israel Activism Network (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FTISN/). You can sign up to get regular emails.

EVENTS

For new Israel-related events list for New York from the Israeli Consulate, email MaritaG@newyork.mfa.gov.il. Keep up with the Jewish film festival and more!!

(5/26) The Consulate General of Israel in New York has a new website, www.israelfm.org with links to
o Cultural events,
o Speaker's bureau,
o Media and public relations info.
o Editorials from Israeli press.

You can subscribe to their email newsletters.

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(6/22) LONG ISLAND EVENT (6/30)
Attend "THE ROAD MAP: Where Are We Now?" with Israel Consul for Public Affairs, Yahel Vilan.
Monday, June 30 at 6:00 PM
400 Garden City Plaza, Ring Road at Roosevelt Field
Call Meryl at AJC to rsvp 516-942-2651

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(6/22) LONG ISLAND EVENT: Concert (6/29)
Unprecedented LI Benefit Concert Seeks to Replace Israeli Ambulances Destroyed by Middle East Violence

Great Neck Arts Center Invites All Long Islanders to Embrace the Power of Music as a Response to Violence.

Long Islanders are being invited to attend a performance of the world renowned South African Sydenham Shul Men's Choir at Great Neck South High School at 7pm on Sunday, June 29, 2003, where concert proceeds will support state-of-the-art life saving services of Magen David Adom, Israel's official emergency medical, disaster, ambulance and blood bank services.

The event, sponsored by the Great Neck Arts Center, will benefit the Magen David Adom, Israel's equivalent of the Red Cross. Since the current violence that began in Israel in September of 2000, many ambulances have been destroyed and medical supplies have been depleted at a much faster rate than emergency response officials have budgeted.

"We seek to harness the power of beautiful music to make a substantive difference in saving lives throughout Israel," stated Regina Gil, director of the Great Neck Arts Center. "The sight of MDA's white and red ambulances racing through the streets of Israel on their lifesaving missions is a familiar sight. Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, Magen David Adom's ambulances stand by, ready to respond to calls whenever, war, terrorist attacks, disaster, crisis or medical emergency strikes. Next to the Israeli Defense Forces, MDA is considered the State of Israel's second line of defense. They need our help, and we hope Long Island will respond by joining the Sydenham Shul Men's Choir in song."

Led by legendary South African Cantor Oshy Tugendhaft, the choir's choral

arrangements possess hints of African rhythm that are both traditional and modern. "This concert celebrates the triumph of Jewish destiny, values, cherished ideals and the feelings of the heart and soul that make up the traditions of the Jewish people," said Gil. "This concert will give all Long Islanders an opportunity to support the Israeli people and to contribute to this worthy cause."

All tickets will be priced at $36, and may be purchased with Visa or Mastercard, by calling toll free 866-583-8539. Corporate sponsorships are available by calling toll-free, 866-583-8539.

Additional information is available on the web at www.magendavidadom.org.
Sponsorships are tax deductible.

(5/19) Israel Volunteer Corps (Open to Students and NON Students) (August)
In August, the Israel Volunteer Corps are going to be having a special 7 day trip to Israel. The volunteers will spend the week repairing and renovating apartments of families in distress, victims of terror and the handicapped.

This is a unique opportunity to make a difference. The volunteers will lodge at 4 star hotels, and the cost of the trip (less than $2000) includes airfare, 2 meals a day, and ground transportation.

If you are interested, email info@israelvolunteercorps.org
Or call 323-761-8341.

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(5/19) [CJJPAC] Senior year mini-course on Zionism (5/22)
The Board of Jewish Education of Greater, An Agency of UJA-Federation and the Jewish Agency for Israel are pleased to inviteHigh School Principals, Jewish History Teachers, and College Guidance Counselors to an introduction on a Senior Year Mini-Course on Zionism

In Preparation for the College Campus

Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 5:30 PM at JAFI
633 Third Avenue [at 40th Street], 21st floor, New York)

Over the past year, Tuvia Book, Director of Israel Education at the BJE & JAFI Shaliach, has worked on developing a mini-course on Israel & Zionism.

This course is targeted to enabling students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate effectively for Israel on the college campus. The program has been field-tested in a number of schools and those schools will use it this fall.

This session will introduce you to the program, present a model lesson,and discuss the implementation of a training program for teachers. A light supper will be served.

Due to security issues, reservations must be made in advance and must include the name of each participant. Please confirm your attendance, by Thursday, May 15th, with Yael Shmuel at the BJE, (212) 245-8200, ext. 242 yeshivaday@bjeny.org.

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(5/19) RUN FOR ISRAEL
This is the second annual Run For Israel, which is a 5k ran/walk and youth sprint which will be held on Memorial Day, May 26th 2003. it is a community wide event being organized by the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates. About 1,000 people participated last year and raised close to $40,000, all of which went to Israel. All procedes from this years event will go directly to Israel to help vicitims of terror and thier families, medical care, protection of children, etc. For more information, please contact the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates office at 718 479 7500 or by email at run4israel@yije.org. Information will soon be posted on their website at www.yije.org.

Sponsors
$180 - the name of your organization on the T-shirt distributed at the race and on race brochures and flyers.

$100 - the name of your organization on race brochures and flyers distributed throughout Queens.

COME to the ZOA Mission to Washington on June 17th and 18th.
Sign up to help Israel in Washington, DC!
Do Not Stand Idly By, While Your Brothers' Blood is Spilling

Ever since Prime Minister Barak made his incredibly generous offer to Chairman Arafat at the Camp David in July of 2000, the Israeli people have been confronted with unprecedented attacks of terrorism against their civilian population resulting in more than 750 fatalities and thousands of injuries.

As America is engaged in fighting a War on Terrorism, we should not reward two and a half years of unprecedented terrorism against the Israeli people with Palestinian Statehood. The Road Map does not even require a single day, hour or minute in which the Palestinians are to prove that they have truly renounced terrorism.

If there was ever a time to come to Washington, and make your voices heard, it is NOW.

COME to the ZOA Mission to Washington on June 17th and 18th.

Have Dinner with Ambassador Danny Ayalon, Embassy Spokesman Mark Regev and a famous anti-terrorism expert.

Lobby your Senators and Member of Congress against rewarding Palestinian terrorism with statehood, as well as for important pieces of legislation such as the Koby Mandell Act and the Syria Accountability Act.

Have lunch with members of Congress and Senators.

Meet with Representatives of the Executive Branch.

To register, Call Ariella at (212) 481-1500, or go to www.zoa.org. Special student discount: $99.00, including food & transportation. First 10 students to register will pay: $50.00 for the entire mission!

Julie Sager
Director of Campus Activities
Zionist Organization of America
jsager@zoa.org
Phone: 212.481.1500
Fax: 212.481.1515

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(4/21)Young Pro-Israel Spokesperson Now Available
(From Eugene Krymko Email: ZeligKrymko@worldnet.att.net)

My name is Zelig Krymko, and I am the College Activism and PR Director of TruePeace (TruePeace.org), a pro-Israel think tank based in New York. I would like to introduce you to our pro-Israel activism and programs in the media and on college campuses nationwide, and avail myself for you as a pro-Israel spokesperson.

We have spokespeople and experienced student activists available to speak in defense of Israel, as well as to fly out at a moment's notice to any campus if our help is needed in countering any anti-American, anti-Jewish or anti-Israel demonstration, propaganda campaign, or speaker.

I would like all of your listeners to be made aware that we are available to come and speak on their college campuses, at their synagogues, churches, and for their communities.

We are giving pro-Israel students, leaders, and media people the tools and knowledge they need to successfully present the truth about Israel and the Middle East in their communities and spheres of influence.

Best,

Zelig Krymko
College Activism and PR Director, TruePeace
763 Eastern Parkway Suite F19
Brooklyn, NY 11213

(917)273-9055 or 1-877-TRUE-PEACE
zelig@truepeace.org

TruePeace.org Mission Statement:

True Peace advocates keeping the lands of Judea, Samaria, Gaza, and the Golan Heights in the hands of the Jewish people as a strategic military asset necessary for maintaining peace in the Middle East. True Peace counters hostile Arab propaganda and lies with the truth by educating the public regarding God's gift of the Land of Israel to the Jewish People, as indicated throughout the Bible.

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