Thursday - May 24, 2018
Prosecute PA/Hamas Crimes in the Hague!

Shurat HaDin is an important legal organization at the forefront of fighting terrorism and safeguarding Jewish rights worldwide.

We received an email letter from Shurat HaDin this week, responding to the Arab threat to prosecute Israel in the ICC (International Criminal Court) for its "crimes" in combating the PA/Hamas attackers at the Gaza border. Shurat HaDin will turn the situation around and accuse Hamas of crimes on the border.

AFSI joins with Israel in declining to recognize the right of the Hague ICC to pass any judgments regarding Israel. We'll continue to watch the case.
Close the Door!

If the Palestinian Authority (PA) takes Israel to the International Criminal Court (ICC), the United States is thinking very seriously about acting against the PA mission in Washington DC. Under a U.S. law from December 2015, one penalty would be “closing their diplomatic mission to the United States.” AFSI strongly supports the closing of the PLO mission, not only in DC, but in NY and anywhere else in the U.S. where a mission is located.

A US spokesperson said that the PA's attempt to have Israel prosecuted for alleged war crimes is antithetical to the Trump Administration's attempts to restart peace negotiations between the two sides .

More HERE .
A Promise Kept
in Judea and Samaria
“We promised to advance building in Judea and Samaria and we kept our word.” Israel will advance plans for 3,900 new Jewish homes, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman said on Thursday morning.

Similarly, PM Bejnamin Netanyahu stated to Benny Kashriel, Mayor of Ma'aleh Adumim, on approval of hundreds of new housing units to be constructed, "We continue with the development momentum..in Judea and Samaria and approve thousands of new housing units."

AFSI has visited AMICHAI and we are happy to report that indeed, the community is being built.
Heavy machinery work on a field begins construction of Amichai, a new community which will house 300 Jewish families evicted in February from Amona on June 20, 2017
Gadi Yarkoni, head of Eshkol Regional Council
Building Up in Amana
The Amana community, headed by Ze'ev Hever, will soon begin construction of three projects in various communities in the Eshkol Regional Council near the Gaza border.

The largest project is the construction of 22 homes in Kibbutz Kerem Shalom, which has been a purely secular kibbutz until now. This year, the kibbutz will begin welcoming religious residents as well.
Affidavit Signatory Against Netiv Ha'avot Had Terror Connections

Arutz Sheva reports that the petition filed by  Yesh Din  against Nativ Ha'avot that led to the Supreme Court decision to demolish the neighborhood, was signed by Muhand Anati, an organization operative convicted of terrorist activity .

AFSI has visited the residents of Netiv Ha'Avot and heard their pleas to prevent the demolition of homes in their community, scheduled for June 20. This new development about the terrorist whose testimony led to the Supreme Court decision for demolition simply underscores the frivolous, biased actions against the Jews, of the Israeli Supreme Court, which bends over backwards to placate unsubstantiated Arab claims. The demolition orders must be vacated!!

Pictured above: beautiful Netiv Ha'Avot home that was demolished . More HERE .
Hatikvah Sung Worldwide
50 Different Countries, 1000's of Voices Celebrate Israel @70
Read the full story HERE.
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TO MARCH WITH AFSI IN THE
CELEBRATE ISRAEL PARADE

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Show your support for Israel
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Thursday – May 31, 2018 American Friends of Sderot Max & Ruth Schwartz Sderot Hesder Institutions Annual Dinner
Special rate for current AFSI members is $150 .
We are very eager to have a large showing in support of the Sderot Hesder Yeshiva which requires rocket-proof dormitories for the students.

Please contact AFSI (212) 828-2424 to reserve a place at the AFSI tables. We will organize the tables for the group.

Buffet Dinner 6 PM - Program 7:30 PM. For more information contact info@sderot.org or 718-650-6091
Lincoln Square Synagogue | 180 Amsterdam Avenue, NYC

Thursday - May 31, 2018 @ 7:30 PM
BDS From Within: Combating the Delegitimization Phenomenon Within Israel. With Im Tirtzu’s CEO Matan Peleg and Board Chairman Douglas Altabef. Im Tirtzu is Israel’s largest grassroots Zionist movement. Admission free.
Manhattan East Synagogue 1231 3rd Avenue, corner 71st Street.
 
Sunday – June 3, 2018 from 11 AM to 4 PM
Celebrate Israel Parade – The Theme: 70 and Sababa

Once again, AFSI will be marching in the parade with the Ariel float. All are invited to join us. Contact Ilene@afsi.org to register and be sure we put you down for a shirt and flag with which to march.
We will assemble at 54th Street bet. 5th & 6th Avenues at 12 pm.
The Parade route - Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue from 57th to 74th Streets - RAIN OR SHINE.
Info on the Israel Day Concert in Central Park can be found HERE . AFSI leaders, HELEN FREEDMAN and KEN ABRAMOWITZ will be speaking.

Sunday - June 3, 2018 from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
New York Celebrates Israel’s 70th Anniversary with Giant Block Party in Times Square. The Consulate General of Israel in New York and the Ministry of Culture and Sport invites all New Yorkers to join an unprecedented celebration and free block party in Times Square to honor the State of Israel’s 70th anniversary.  Free admission and open to the public. Read more HERE .
Times Square in NYC

Tuesday - June 5, 2018 @ 7:15 PM
The Algemeiner Invites you to "The New York Times and the Jews" with Ira Stoll (Algemeiner columnist), Ari Goldman (Professor of Journalism at Columbia University), Laurel Leff (author of Buried by the Times ). Cost per person: $15 in advance | $25 at the door | $50 VIP ticket includes exclusive VIP reception and reserved seating | Algemeiner members complimentary admission. Reserve HERE or call 212-376-4988
American Sephardi Federation | 15 West 16th Street, NYC
Mark Langfan | Chairman
Helen Freedman | Co-Executive Director
Judith Freedman Kadish | Co-Executive Director | judy@afsi.org
P. 212-828-2424 | F. 212-828-4538