SAVE THE DATE | Partners For Democracy Awards Gala | November 7, 2022
View AIFL’s Partners For Democracy Awards 50th Anniversary Gala Journal | VISIT aifl.org/gala
SAVE THE DATE | Partners For Democracy Awards Gala | November 7, 2022
View AIFL’s Partners For Democracy Awards 50th Anniversary Gala Journal | VISIT aifl.org/gala
After half a century, the America-Israel Friendship League (AIFL) still operates like a new and nimble startup. While we remain true to our long-time mission of “making friends for Israel”, we constantly pivot and adjust to the changing times.
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One of the keen insights AIFL learned from participants during the launch of this effort is that there was a desire for both “thinking” and “doing” activities for the webinars, so we continue to produce a mix of both.
Beyond making friends, our mission is to increase Americans’ understanding of the contemporary Israel story – its entrepreneurship, culture, medical research, environmental protection initiatives, and so much more. This is a story unknown to most Americans, because the media usually presents Israel principally through the lens of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Broadening that lens is critical to building greater appreciation and support for Israel.
Join us for a fireside chat and provocative discussion with AIFL board member Gol Kalev. Gol’s new book Judaism 3.0: Judaism’s Transformation to Zionism is triggering a new conversation.
In his book, he asserts Judaism is going through a historic transformation just as it did 2,000 years ago. Zionism, the national aspect of the Jewish nation-religion is becoming its organizing principle.
Kalev delves into analysis of long-term trends in Israel and in North America, collectively home to 85% of today’s Jewry. He argues that the transformation to Judaism 3.0 is not just a function of intra-Jewish trends, but also of global trends. He ties his observations to the original vision of Theodor Herzl, founder of modern-day Zionism, who, he explains, planted the seed for the transformation of Judaism.
During our conversation, Gol will address:
Is there a shift in global consciousness on the essence of Judaism?
Is there a global philosophical divide in the 21st Century between Americanism vs Europeanism?
Why does criticism of Israel confirm his central thesis?
How does Judaism 3.0 address contemporary Jewish realities such as intermarriage?
What are the consequences of Judaism 3.0, in countering Israel-bashing?
Streamed live, the program will feature:
Moderator:
Wayne L. Firestone
Webinar Host
America-Israel Friendship League
Please share with your friends and family and register on Zoom or watch live on AIFL’s Facebook page.
This week, join us, along with our Master Guide Shahar Fertig, for part two of our virtual tour around the Jordan River and its historic tributaries. We will continue our journey along the Hula Valley and learn more about the feeding streams and surrounding towns including the Dan, Panias (Banias) and Hasbani.
Shahar will take us through the annals of time to share more historical insights, as well as little-known facts about this area. We will learn about:
• The largest waterfall in Israel
• The Hanging Bridge
• The Pan Cave
• The Agrippa Palace
Streamed live, the program will feature:
Shahar Fertig
Master Tour Guide
Moderator:
Wayne Firestone
Webinar Host
America-Israel Friendship League
Please share with your friends and family and register on Zoom
or watch live on AIFL’s Facebook page.
Stay tuned for more details coming here soon.
The America-Israel Friendship League (AIFL) is supported by individuals of all political, ethnic and religious persuasions across the United States. Their common goal is recognizing, appreciating and supporting the democratic values shared by the United States and Israel.
DonateAIFL partners with organizations throughout Israel and the United States on a broad array of topics that reflect the robust civil societies of both countries. This legacy has continued with the eAIFL webinar series, which connects innovative individuals and groups in unique programs that help leverage new audiences.