Milstein Family Foundation Newsletter
Dear Friends,

Antisemitism continues to rise and is becoming increasingly aggressive. Jew-haters are defacing synagogues, looting Jewish business, and calling for violent attacks on the Jewish-American community. We must take action to stop this dangerous trajectory. As antisemites use the recent riots and the coronavirus pandemic to unleash new antisemitic campaigns, Jew-hatred is spreading from the fringes to the mainstream. During this period of uncertainty and fear, standing up against hatred and bigotry is more important than ever.

Please read Adam's newest op-ed in the Jerusalem Post, answering the question: is fighting violent antisemitism and saving lives is our Jewish responsibility? And if the answer is "yes," what exactly is our role in preventing the violence inflicted on us, our families and our communities, and what action plans are effective in doing so? And if racism and discrimination against Jews isn’t just our problem but a threat to American values, how do we get the American people to join us in the fight? 
 
Here is Adam's latest analysis on rising Jew-hatred in America offering concrete solutions to eradicate the new antisemitism perpetuated by the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement in Jewish Policy Center’s inFOCUS Quarterly Spring 2020 issue.
 
We invite you to learn about Stand By Me . Under Gila's leadership, the organization provides care and services to Israeli-American cancer patients and their families in Los Angeles, making sure that no one in our community faces cancer alone. Stand By Me’s work is especially significant for the patients and their families throughout the pandemic. For ways to get involved, please visit their  website .
 
Below is also an exclusive Jerusalem Post interview with Adam, who is a co-founder and a Chairman Emeritus of the Israeli-American Council (IAC), discussing the vision behind the IAC, its impact, and how the organization is positioned to fight antisemitism in the U.S.
 
We are honored to be featured in Social Lite Creative ' s Top 50 Zionist Digital Influencers list, celebrating  Zionist influencers around the world .
 
Finally, our featured organization this month is UK Lawyers for Israel ( UKLFI ) , a  British organization of lawyers that effectively combats the BDS movement and delegitimization campaign against Israel by utilizing legal strategies, and successful campaigns. 

With sincere love and admiration for the State of Israel and the Jewish people,
 
Gila and Adam Milstein
Is Fighting Violent Antisemitism and Saving Lives our Responsibility?
Adam Milstein's article was first published in the Jerusalem Post on June 1, 2020.
At a time when synagogues are damaged and Jewish businesses are looted, as Jews, what is our role in preventing the violence inflicted on our communities? While the observant communities are the easiest targets within the Jewish community today, too often they are reluctant to join this fight.

Eradicating the Antisemitic BDS Movement
Adam Milstein's article was first published in Jewish Policy Center’s  inFOCUS Quarterly  Spring 2020 issue.
Defeating the BDS movement is the best way for Americans to fight rising anti-Semitism and the hate groups that radicalize and polarize our country today.
 
There are concrete solutions to reduce the spread of Jew-hatred in America. They focus on eradicating the BDS movement and its influence. If we want to uphold the values that make America a beacon of freedom, justice, and safety for the world, this is how we can lead the way.
Stand By Me
"With a warm heart and open arms, Stand By Me is the extended family in support of its brothers and sisters on their road to recovery." 

-  President, Gila Milstein
Stand by Me is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2009 in order to provide daily support to Israeli-American cancer patients and their families in Los Angeles.


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If you would like to join our family of volunteers , please fill out this form or call our office at (818) 664-4100.
 
For more information, please visit our website at www.StandByMeLA.org
Adam Milstein's Forumula for Success
As the outgoing Chairman of the Israel American Council (“IAC”), Adam Milstein reflects on the accomplishments of the organization, shares advice for the future, and discusses how the community can address the rising threat of antisemitism to Jews in America and worldwide.

Read the full interview in Jerusalem Post
Top 50 Zionist Digital Influencers
Adam Milstein is honored to be featured in Social Lite Creative ' s Top 50 Zionist Digital Influencers list, celebrating  the Zionist influencers of 2020. Adam was selected out of over 600 nominees from communities around the world. 

UK Lawyers for Israel
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) was formed by a small group of British attorneys in 2011 after the Reut Institute identified London as the central hub of the network of NGOs seeking the destruction of Israel. UKLFI now counts over 2,500 members and supporters around the world. The organization has made major contributions to the fight against BDS and other anti-Israel and antisemitic activities in the UK and other countries.
 
UKLFI uses their legal skills to persuade organizations to comply with the law in matters relating to Israel. Their achievements include the closure of 28 fundraising accounts of 14 anti-Israel NGOs with links to terrorism; preventing discrimination against Israelis in international football, judo and badminton ; stopping boycotts by professional associations, universities and city councils ; and getting biased high school textbooks withdrawn. 
MFF is proud to support UKLFI.