| FOR THE LOVE OF ISRAEL Dear Friend, Our voices can be heard. Our voices must be heard. The centrality of Israel in our lives represents one of the unifying values of Agudath Sholom and world Jewry. As Americans, we celebrate our freedom of speech and recognize the alignment between our country and the State of Israel. Thank G-d, over the past few years our affiliation with AIPAC is growing and we led our largest delegation yet to the Policy conference in Washington DC. However, we can accomplish much more for Israel. As one of the outcomes of our Town Hall meeting at CAS and other conversations, we are committed to finding ways to further enhance our love of Israel. In this spirit, I am excited to announce the formation of the CAS Israel Advocacy Project (IAP). The mission of the new venture is to broaden and deepen the mobilization of our membership as advocates for Israel. Many of us wonder what we can do for Israel. Beyond financial support and of course visiting or living in Israel, the IAP recognizes that each of us can play a role in history. Some of the initial ideas for IAP include: - Five Minute Calls to Congress at meetings
- Monthly email encouraging E-advocacy and Letter Writing
- Mobilize our Youth
- Parlor Hosting of Iranium
- Initiate "Lawfare" Project - Pro Israel Legal Advocacy
Please join us for the first gathering of the Agudath Sholom Israel Advocacy Project on Tuesday evening, August 2nd at 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM at the shul. Please RSVP your attendance or your interest in IAP directly to me at rabbicohen@cas-stamford.org or Norine Krasnogor at nzk111@yahoo.com The success of the IAP will be up to you. As we embark on the three week period of mourning for Jerusalem, let us remember the words of prophet Isaiah, "For the Sake of Jerusalem, I will not be silent". The future of Israel emerges not solely from G-d but a realization of our partnership in the evolving destiny of the Jewish people. Shabbat Shalom Rabbi Cohen | 
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