Friends of Israel Newsletter – August Edition

As the summer months are coming to an end and we enter the beginning of the school year for many and the Jewish holiday season for others, with the Jewish New Year occurring in a few short weeks, many of us begin a time of reflection. A time to take stock of all that has occurred in the previous year. To see the strides that have been made, the missteps that may have occurred and the promise a new year may offer.

Friends of Israel Newsletter – July Edition

Welcome to our July 2023 edition of the Friends of Israel newsletter.

A few days ago, the Knesset, Israel’s parliament passed the first law pertaining to judicial reform in Israel. Across the political spectrum, there is a consensus that this is a substantive legislative reform. In an unquestionable sign of the strength of Israel’s democracy, for over 6 months, the people of Israel, nearly 500,000 people, 10% of the population, have been taking to the streets, each and every week, for 28 consecutive weeks, voicing their concerns and interests.

Friends of Israel Newsletter – June Edition

Welcome to our June 2023 edition of the Friends of Israel monthly newsletter.

Recently, Israel was again rocked by a terrorist attack which resulted in the loss of innocent life. Too often, this is the story we hear broadcasted across the airwaves rather than the positive stories that come out of Israel, such as the medical advancements, the scientific breakthroughs, the award-winning authors, and artists and so much more.

Friends of Israel Newsletter – May Edition

Welcome to our May 2023 edition of the Friends of Israel monthly newsletter.

Over the last month, we watched as Israel again found itself under attack. Sirens blared as rockets rained over the skies in Israel and men, women and children ran for shelter. Thankfully, a cease fire was reached, and relative calm has ensued. We hope that calm will continue, and we will come to a time when the days of attacks on Israel will be a thing only spoken about in the past…

Friends of Israel Newsletter – April Edition

This past week – Israel celebrating its 75th birthday, its Independence Day – is one of those time periods in the year that make Israel so unique. But unique for Israel is not only the sound of people in the streets, parties, music, fly-bys and float-bys, the smell of bar-b-ques and the various events. It is not just the sound of celebration but what we experience the day before. This celebration is preceded by the sounds of silence, the sound of a nation remembering and mourning those who sacrificed their lives to enable their families and friends to follow with the celebration of life. The sounding of air raid sirens, a symbol of memory during Yom Hazikaron, where a whole nation stops what it may be doing, wherever it may be doing it, so everyone can stand in silence, together, to remember. Only after that moment of memory can a nation transition to Yom Ha’Atzmaut, from memorial to celebration.

Friends of Israel Newsletter – March Edition

Welcome to our March 2023 edition of the Friends of Israel monthly newsletter. We cannot transition into this newsletter without commenting on what has been transpiring in Israel these last few months, culminating in mass demonstrations this last weekend.

Friends of Israel Newsletter – February Edition

Welcome to our revamped monthly newsletter where we will explore all sides of this amazing country which, together, make Israel a truly unique and fascinating place – a land of contrasts, where ancient history and modern innovation coexist in perfect harmony. 

December 2022 Newsletter

As we approach the end of 2022, we want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your support.  We have enjoyed creating new content and programs, as well as welcoming back some of our pre-Covid programs, and have appreciated your involvement along the way. . . .
 

October 2022 Newsletter

Shana Tova, Chag Sameach, and Gmar Chatima Tova! We hope that all of our friends who celebrate have been enjoying a meaningful Jewish holiday season.

As the dog days of summer of 2022 transition into the hustle and bustle of fall, we at the America-Israel Friendship League are thrilled to have just completed our first two delegations to Israel in 2.5 years—the flagship of AIFL’s programmatic activities…..

June 2022 Newsletter

As the summer of 2022 begins, so too is the America Israel Friendship League restarting old and new programs.  Our first delegation in over two years will be landing in Israel in early July.  We will be hosting a delegation of Latino community leaders from all over the country.. . .

AIFL New Year Highlights

Happy New Year! 2021 is behind us, and 2022 lies ahead.  We have much hope, mixed with trepidation.   AIFL closed out 2021 with much fanfare, as we celebrated our 50-year anniversary. . .

One Month Left In AIFL’s 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Wednesday, November 17 was a remarkable day. We spent the morning at NASDAQ headquarters in Manhattan observing the annual Israel Day with leaders of New York-based Israeli startups . . .

50 & Beyond– Todah And Thanks

What an incredible week in NYC. We were thrilled to welcome hundreds of our America-Israel Friendship League leaders, partners, and constituents from across the United States and Israel. . .

Thank You For A Spectacular 50th Anniversary Partners For Democracy Awards Gala!

Wow. What an incredible week in NYC. We were thrilled to welcome hundreds of our America-Israel Friendship League leaders, partners, and constituents from across the United States and Israel to The Plaza Hotel in New York City last Wednesday …

AIFL Autumn Highlights

From 1st century instruments and animations depicting the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem to the founding pioneers at Kibbutz Degania and the desk of Ben Gurion at Sde Boker, this month had much to offer you during our webinar series. 

50 Year Gala Celebration—and Counting

Considering or making plans to be in NYC on November 17^th? We invite you to join us at The Plaza Hotel with Presidents Bush and Rivlin, the heads of NASDAQ and TASE and family members….

New Mile High Friends of AIFL

Naomi Reinharz, Chief Development Officer of AIFL, was in Denver recently, meeting….

All That Jazz!

We were so excited to partner with Carnegie….

Partners for Democracy Awards Gala

Every year, we look forward with great anticipation to the America-Israel Friendship League’s (AIFL) annual Partners for Democracy Awards Gala. Our excitement is at a peak this year, as we are celebrating AIFL’s….

Sweet and Safe New Year

In our 50th Year, AIFL is looking forward to celebrating with friends, family and allies alike.

In good times and hard times we have grown together to better understand the value friendship….

AIFL Parlor Meetings Resume around the Country! 

As we start to wind down to the end (“sof”) of summer, we are entitled to a little bit of kvelling (bragging) for Israel’s Olympic Golds, a little bit of appreciation….

Midsummer Memories And Inspirations From Israel

Dear Friends,

History. Adventure. The future of Music. Dates that originated from Herod’s Fortress on….

Updated Honorees at AIFL 50 Year Gala

AIFL Proud to Announce The following honorees

REGISTRATION HERE….

Kenneth J. Bialkin Leadership Award Honorees Announced

We are pleased to share this year’s honorees for the Kenneth J. Bialkin….

Two Parlor Meetings in New York

SAVE THE DATE AIFL 50 YEARS GALA

AIFL Proud to Announce The following honorees….

STAY TUNED FOR MORE EXCITING….

Elbow Bumps in the Beltway and Presidential News

We had an exciting week indeed. After 16 months of virtual programs only, we returned to a mix of in person and virtual meetings….

Presidential News From AIFL Save The Date

Stay Tuned About The More Exciting Announcements About The Kenneth J….. 

May 30 Grilling & Smoking For A Memorable Memorial Day Weekend

Lynda: “This program is Da Bomb! Can’t wait! Will probably watch it while glamping on our secluded balcony in downtown Toronto….

Future Events

We have very much appreciated the outpouring of support and concern from so many of you during the recent period….

AIFL Mourns Death of Israeli Student

As I am writing, many friends and colleagues throughout Israel are enduring another….

Independence Day Concert

We were delighted to share a double dose of Israeli Independence with you this month….

Spring Celebrations Launches and Awakenings

Spring is here, and so is AIFL—in a big way. You will see below the list of exciting….

Wish a Happy Golden Birthday to AIFL

It has now been a year since all of our lives were turned upside down, Due to the global pandemic…..

Happy Passover and a Joyous Easter !

This week we enter our collective Spring celebrations period, starting with Passover, continuing through Easter…..

Expanding the IDF Leadership Pipeline

We know that for many, Spring and the Spring Holidays could not arrive too soon. We have covered some…..

AIFL Highlights | AIFL Virtual Tour

Spring is in the air and the prospect of hope from expanding vaccinations – and better weather…..

Virtual Tour @Kfar Nachum Sea of Galilee

We are excited to share this highlights reel from some of our recent webinars that have introduced….

Digital Diplomats – Engaging the Next Generation after the Abraham Accords

Modern day diplomacy no longer takes….

Get to Know Palestine High Tech.

We were thrilled that so many people could join us for our webinar – Get to Know Palestinian….

AIFL Membership Levels, Support Now!

With ten days left in 2020–a year like no other–we are aiming to close out the year with a 2020 AIFL….

2020 Year End Highlights from AIFL

As we reach the finish line of this remarkably challenging year, we want to share a collection….

Year End AIFL Chanukah Lights Appeal

For all of us, 2020 has been a year like no other, and the same is true at the America-Israel Friendship….

Healthy Living/Healthy Lifestyle

It has been a busy and exciting period for us at AIFL and we want to share with everyone video links to….

Highlights From Our Activities

It has been a busy and exciting period for us at AIFL and we want to share with everyone video links to….

IDF Current Affairs Briefing

Please Join us for a briefing from….

A Movable Feast: Israel, American Evangelicals, and the Celebration of Sukkot

COVID – Healthcare and Policy Making

COVID-19 has affected the entire….

AIFL Virtual Tour – This Month @Haifa & Nazareth

Summer Sizzle Highlights From AIFL

Summer is starting to sizzle in more ways than one and we are happy to share this “sizzle reel“ of highlights from the last few webinars that took….

AIFL Webinar Highlights and Coming Attractions

It has been an exciting few weeks with a wide range of webinars. Here are some of the latest highlights about water innovation Bethlehem recovery….

Midsummer Greetings From AIFL

Summer continues to be different than any of us could have expected. Because many of us remain at home much of the times….

Philharmonic Harmony – U.S. Independence Day

Add some sparkle to your Sunday with musical fireworks from the Israeli Philharmonic celebrating U.S. Independence….

Father’s Day – Krav Maga  

Have you heard about the storied self-defense….

Contemporary Israeli Art:  Trends & Directions

Jerusalem Day – A Virtual Tour of Jerusalem

In addition, this coming Sunday we are pleased to feature a new concert from the Israeli Opera. Then on Sunday, June 21….