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 Gilad Shalit Awareness Fortnight, 14-28 FebThe ZF is helping the Israeli Embassy to organise a solidarity vigil on the 24th of February in London, Leeds, Birmingham and Manchester. These vigils will include eminent speakers, and the releasing of symbolic Chinese lanterns to represent the number of days Gilad Shalit has been held prisoner. In addition, two ‘ad-vans’ will be driving around Central London and Manchester for two weeks, telling the story of Gilad, alongside a large picture (see attached). This will be supplemented with leafleting alongside the van. If you would like to volunteer to flier for an hour, please email gary@zfuk.org. Do you have your yellow Gilad Shalit badge from the ZF's campaign last year? Wear it over the fortnight. Don't have a badge? Buy yours here now (only 75p inc p+p). |
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 Invention & Innovation in Israeli BiomedicineFour top Israeli scientists speak on advances they have made in the field of world medicine, including:
Wednesday 2nd March, 7pm, Central London Venue. £5 in advance, £10 on the door. To book visit www.zionist.org.uk or call 020 8202 0202. |
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 IC Event in IsraelIsraelConnectIsrael is very excited to invite you to join us for a truly interesting evening of politics, discussions and good conversation! An evening with MK Yoel Hasson. MK Yoel Hasson (Kadima, b. 1972) is meeting with us, and talking about how young people can get involved in politics and influence our society. How do party politics work in Israel? What are the risks and challanges one face when getting involved in politics? WHat are the perks, the fun - and the drive that keeps one going? What is the role of 'leadership' in our generation and does social activism necessarily mean political envolvement? Yoel has lots of experience in this, as he was the head of the national leadership of Beitar (The Revisionist Zionist Youth Movement), and later becamechairman of the Council of Israeli Youth Movements. He has served as an adviser to Ariel Sharon when he was the Prime Minister. In 2004, Yoel was elexcted as chairman of the Likud, but left the party in 2005 and joined Kadima. He has been serving as an MK since 2006. ...and he is going to share with us some 'tricks of the trade' and insider observations. When: THURSDAY FEB. 17, 2011 - from 20.00 - 22.00 Where: Jerusalem How: Sign up by sending an eamil to : israelconnectisrael@gmail.com with you name and phone number. More information: www.israelconnectisrael.co.il. |
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 Is it OK to be Jewish and criticise Israel?Come and put your questions to our panel debate consisting of: Harvey Rose (Chairman of ZF), Paul Usiskin (chair of Peace Now UK), Jon Benjamin (Chief Executive of Board of Deputies) and Zalmi Unsdorfer (Chairman of Likud-Herut UK). Chaired by Keith Price. Thursday 3rd March, 8.00pm, Edgware venue. For full information email gary@zfuk.org. |
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 Israel 63 Gala Awards' DinnerThe Zionist Federation invites you to their Israel 63 Gala Awards Dinner on Sunday 27th March 2011 at a Central London Venue. Special Guests of Honour and award recipients include:
Black Tie. Catering by Tony Page. For more information email gary@zfuk.org or call 020 8202 0202. |
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 ZF launches Ambassador Programme for Sixth Form StudentsLast Sunday saw the launch of the ZF Ambassador Programme for Sixth Form Students. The Young Ambassador Programme is a prestigious year-long programme for sixth form students who were chosen via a recruiting process aimed to find the 20 most motivated, dedicated and capable young Zionist leaders in the community. The programme includes training and education to improve Israeli knowledge, leadership skills, project initiation and implementation. Along with the training sessions, the group will plan and implement an Israel education programme to prepare other sixth form students to deal with anti-Israel arguments they may encounter on campus. The first session saw a briefing to the group by Deputy Ambassador, Alon Roth-Snir, who congratulated the group on their acceptance to the programme, and thanked them - both as a diplomat, and as an Israeli - for taking on the task of becoming Ambassadors of Israel. |
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OTHER ITEMS of INTEREST |
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The Muslim Brotherhood and the Egyptian Crisis, by Dore Gold - Initially, it was widely observed that the Muslim Brotherhood has been very low-key during the current crisis in Egypt. Most analysts admitted that it is the best organized and largest opposition group in Egypt, but they played down its role. Yet since January 28, the Muslim Brotherhood's involvement has become more prominent. One tangible example is the support the Brotherhood has given to Mohamed ElBaradei to lead the opposition forces against the government. UN Watch's Hillel Neuer Testifies Before U.S. Congress - video - UN Watch Executive Director Hillel Neuer (center) addressed a U.S. congressional hearing on "The United Nations: Urgent Problems that Need Congressional Action". Idan Raichel London Tour Video Highlights - Watch the video highlights of the Idan Raichel Tour when the ZF brought him over with UJS to tour three university campuses (Leeds, Nottingham and Birmingham). Israel to host Under 21 European Championships - This is the most important UEFA national team tournament after the Euro for full international teams, and by far the most important sporting tournament Israel would have ever held. Solar energy that floats on water - Award winning Israeli company Solaris Synergy has designed solar energy grids that float on water, reducing energy production costs, and preventing water loss. Israel Innovation - video - "If you go to the Middle East looking for oil, you don't need to stop in Israel, but if you go looking for brains, for energy, for integrity, its the only stop you need to make in the Middle East". Warren Buffet. IDF Paramedic Helps Palestinian Woman Give Birth - The woman, who lives in the Jordan Valley, called for medical assistance around 2 am. An IDF medical crew, consisting of a paramedic, three medics, and the Deputy Commander of the Valley Brigade, Lt. Col. Shalom Eisner, were called to the area. Since the area was unreachable by ambulance, the woman was brought to the vehicle on a stretcher, and during the drive on Route 90 prematurely began to give birth. A word of advice from Northern Ireland, by Nigel Dodds - Nigel Dodds, who recently spoke at the ZF lobby of parliament writes: "Since its foundation, Israel has been a flame of light in a region of despotic darkness. It is a flame of freedom, of democracy and of human rights. In a region plagued by dictatorship, nepotism and corruption, such light is sorely needed". Israel's data protection laws given EU approval - Israel has formally joined the list of seven countries whose data protection laws are considered strong enough for companies there to receive and process personal data from companies in the European Union. Dr Jonathan Spyer in Birmingham - Writer, lecturer and former special advisor on International Affairs to Israel cabinet members. Spyer will be speaking on 21st February in Birmingham. Dr Jonathan Spyer in Nottingham - Writer, lecturer and former special advisor on International Affairs to Israel cabinet members. Spyer will be speaking on 22nd February in Nottingham. Role of Economics & Business in Peacemaking: Views from Israelis and Palestinians - A unique full-day International Conference in Oxford, featuring prominent businessmen and political experts from Israel and Palestine – alongside leading British colleagues – discussing the role of economics in peacemaking. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required. Sun 13th Feb. |
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