Westminster Briefing on Jewish Refugees from Arab countries

Dear Renaud, I wanted to draw your attention to a number of upcoming events: Westminster Briefing on Jewish Refugees from Arab countries We Believe in Israel is joining up with Harif, the UK association representing Jews from North Africa and the Middle East, and think tank the Henry Jackson Society to host a special briefing at the House of Commons about the role of the Jewish refugee issue in the Middle East peace process.   The event will feature speakers Dr Stan Urman (http://www.justiceforjews.com/stan_urman.html), Chief Executive of Justice for Jews from Arab Countries; and Edwin Shuker from the International Division of the Board of Deputies; along with firsthand testimony from Jewish refugees from Arab countries.   It will be held at 6pm (finishing at 7.30pm) on Wednesday 19 March in Committee Room 10 at the House of Commons.   Capacity is limited to 100 attendees so please register to attend using this online form:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JKFCZT2 President Peres Facebook Q&A Israel’s President, Shimon Peres, is doing a live Q&A session on Facebook on Wednesday 5th March.   The link to register to participate is here:https://www.facebook.com/events/664807146913749/ Kay Wilson speaking events Kay Wilson is a multitalented Jewish British Israeli, a musician and composer, cartoonist and writer, with a remarkable story to tell of endurance and recovery. In 2010, Kay miraculously survived a brutal terror attack and in spite of her suffering, Kay’s survival has enabled her to acquire a unique perspective on life, where she lives life to the fullest and appreciates every moment.   StandWithUs UK have organised a speaking event with Kinloss Learning Centre where Kay will speak at Kinloss Synagogue in Finchley on Tuesday 11 March at 8pm.   Further details are in this flyer: http://gallery.mailchimp.com/4f205ffabc02c1048c024eebe/files/2014_02_Kinloss_kaywilson4.pdf   For more information, or if you wish to pre-book, please call Shoshi or Adina on 020 8346 8551/020 8349 5267 or email ket@kinloss.org.uk.   Outside London, Kay Wilson is also speaking in Leeds on Sunday 9 March - details here:http://gallery.mailchimp.com/4f205ffabc02c1048c024eebe/files/Leeds_Kay_Wilson_An_extraordinary_story_oflife_music_and_hope1_2_.pdf; in North Wales on Monday 10 March – details here:http://gallery.mailchimp.com/4f205ffabc02c1048c024eebe/files/Mike_Fryer_event_March_10.pdf;  and she will be joining Sussex Friends of Israel for their counterdemonstration against the boycott of SodaStream on Saturday 15 March, 1pm-3pm, Western Road, Brighton. Panel discussion on Building a Global Coalition for Israel Don’t forget we are holding a special panel discussion, “Building a Global Coalition for Israel”, which we are holding in partnership with the World Jewish Congress.   This event is being held in North London on the evening of Sunday 6 April 2014 from 7pm to 9pm.   We are bringing together four speakers from around the world who can share experiences of advocating for Israel and combating BDS and delegitimisation.   We are delighted that Robert Singer, CEO of the World Jewish Congress, has already agreed to be one of the panel of speakers.   There are only a few places left in the audience so please register here if you would like to attend: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GWCKGVK   Best wishes, Luke Akehurst Director, We Believe in Israel