Shalom ZOA Members, Friends and Supporters of Israel,

Philadelphia ZOA is looking for volunteers to help us with research, to make calls and participate in mailings in the coming weeks as we gear up for our biggest event of the year: The Annual Philadelphia ZOA Gala.

The Gala takes place on Sept. 15.

Some of the tasks can be done from your home or office. Mailings take place in the Bala Cynwyd vicinity.

If you can lend us some of your skills and time, please call our Office at 610-660-9466 and ask for Steve.

Thank you

Philadelphia ZOA’s New Web site

Congratulations: You have found our new Web site.

The Web site is packed with features, so be sure to check it out. Take part in our survey or enjoy a quiz, see advocacy fact sheets plus find contact information for local lawmakers, world leaders and area media outlets to help you do even more advocacy on behalf of Israel.

The Web site includes a blog that you will be able to participate in with comments. Plus there are links to our Youtube page as well as a National ZOA news feed.

If you have any suggestions for surveys, questions and quizzes for our Web site or other content suggestions, feel free to email them to us at [email protected].

Please be sure to let your friends and contacts know about the new Philadelphia ZOA Web site and encourage them to check it out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New ZOA Advocacy Workshop Available for Groups Large and Small

There is advocacy, and then there is “Strategic, Effective Advocacy” – the focus of a new Philadelphia ZOA workshop available to Jewish and Christian congregations, organizations and even smaller groups.

Learn how to be pro-active rather than re-active; find out how to be more effective on social media; amplify your message; make your advocacy count by contacting the people who matter.

It is a lively presentation with audience participation offering new ways to look at and to try to solve an old problem.

We recently rolled out this new workshop for an event for JCOR – the Jewish Community of Rhawnhurst and received good feedback.

If you would like to schedule this workshop or a speaker from our Speakers Bureau or host a parlor meeting, please see details in the two flyers below.

 

If you are already a member, please make sure your annual dues are up-to-date. If you are not sure, contact us and we will check and let you know. It may be time to renew your membership.

You can also invite your friends or relatives to join Philadelphia ZOA, and additionally, you can purchase a gift membership for a loved one.

You can join or renew online by clicking the donate/join tab above. Or you can call us at: 610-660-9466.

We value each and every member!

 

How Do We Counter BDS and Anti-Israel Media Bias?

How Do We Promote Jewish Rights to Our Land?

Bring ZOA’s Message and Knowledge To Your Friends and Neighbors

Host an Advocacy Workshop, ZOA Speaker or Parlor Meeting

If you are like most people, you have friends, neighbors and even relatives who do not quite understand what is taking place in one of the most pivotal regions in the world.

The Middle East is home to key U.S. allies and enemies; it is the focal point of much of the media; it is the source of most of the terrorism that plagues the world; it is where a large amount of American foreign aid is targeted and the source of much of the world’s oil. It is where our beloved Israel is trying to exist and thrive.

But the Middle East has become a muddled area to most Americans because of incomplete or biased coverage, plus a campaign of mis-education in schools and universities.

One of ZOA’s missions is to clarify the issues and to help Americans understand what is taking place in the Middle East and how it impacts them.

Help us fulfill this vital mission by hosting a parlor meeting in your home. A small gathering can make a huge difference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are thrilled to announce our new Web site is now live. We are now part of the National ZOA Web network. The new Web site is a great tool and resource to advance Zionism and support for Israel. Please check it out at http://philly.zoa.org/

Make sure that you bookmark our page.

The new Web site will include both national and local pro-Israel news; our weekly EBulletin newsletter; a blog with posts by our co-presidents and executive director; a direct link to our Youtube channel; a variety of advocacy resources, fact sheets and background information and contact information for lawmakers, media and U.S. and Israeli leaders; and more to come – all designed to make advocacy, education and outreach for each of you easier.

One of the new features of our Web site will be an alternating poll and quiz.

Currently, a poll is up, with the question: “Where do you get most of your news about Israel from?” There are a number of options to choose from.

At the “take action” tab are electronic versions of some of the flyers we give out at meetings.

You can also check out photos from some of our recent events, and videos from our Galas plus the promotional video for “Past & Present.”

Be sure to let your contacts know about our new Web site, and encourage them to use it.

If you have suggestions for other features you would like to see on our Web site, please contact us to let us know.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coming Up This Wednesday in NE Philly

Master Pro-Israel Advocacy

You MUST RSVP for the workshop so that organizers can have an adequate amount of food. RSVP to: [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer for ZOA

Often, Philadelphia ZOA needs help at events, or with tasks in the office or mailings. There are times we need people to make calls or to research information on the Web which can be done from home. We are compiling a roster of volunteers who are willing to help out with these various needs that we have from time-to-time. If you would like to be included among a list of regular volunteers who we can reach out to when a need arises, please send us an email at: [email protected]. Thank you.

 

 

If you are already a member, please make sure your annual dues are up-to-date. If you are not sure, contact us and we will check and let you know. It may be time to renew your membership.

You can also invite your friends or relatives to join Philadelphia ZOA, and additionally, you can purchase a gift membership for a loved one.

You can join or renew online by clicking the link below. Or you can call us at: 610-660-9466.

We value each and every member!

 

https://zoa.org/donate/philly/

 

 

How Do We Counter BDS and Anti-Israel Media Bias?

How Do We Promote Jewish Rights to Our Land?

Bring ZOA’s Message and Knowledge To Your Friends and Neighbors

Host an Advocacy Workshop, ZOA Speaker or Parlor Meeting

If you are like most people, you have friends, neighbors and even relatives who do not quite understand what is taking place in one of the most pivotal regions in the world.

The Middle East is home to key U.S. allies and enemies; it is the focal point of much of the media; it is the source of most of the terrorism that plagues the world; it is where a large amount of American foreign aid is targeted and the source of much of the world’s oil. It is where our beloved Israel is trying to exist and thrive.

But the Middle East has become a muddled area to most Americans because of incomplete or biased coverage, plus a campaign of mis-education in schools and universities.

One of ZOA’s missions is to clarify the issues and to help Americans understand what is taking place in the Middle East and how it impacts them.

Help us fulfill this vital mission by hosting a parlor meeting in your home. A small gathering can make a huge difference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shalom ZOA Members, Friends and Supporters of Israel,

Yom Ha’atzmaut was yesterday, marking the 68^th anniversary of the re-establishment of the Jewish State of Israel, and the festivities continue Sunday with the Bucks County Jewish Festival, being staged by the Bucks County Jewish Coalition. The festival will take place from 10 am to 2 p.m. at Briarwood Day Camp, 1380 Creek Rd., in Furlong.

One of the highlights of the Festival will be a Philadelphia ZOA Israel Advocacy Workshop.

We are grateful to the Bucks County Jewish Coalition for the opportunity to help educate and activate the pro-Israel community in Bucks County. The workshop will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the indoor soccer area. Please come to enjoy the festival, and learn how you can help Israel and hone your Israel advocacy skills.

See the flyer below for all details.

We are still looking for volunteers to help out at our table, which we will have for the duration of the festival. If you can help out for part of the event, please call our Office at 610-660-9466.

There will be an additional Philadelphia ZOA Israel Advocacy Workshop on Wednesday, May 25, at 7 p.m., in Northeast Philadelphia. See location and other details in a separate flyer below.

Please let your friends, neighbors and contacts know about these two educational and advocational events.

Washington Advocacy Mission Review

Last Wednesday, about 60 of you from our area travelled to Washington to participate in ZOA’s Annual National Washington Advocacy Mission, joining with Zionists from throughout America who converged on the nation’s capital. It was a long day; a day that involved prep work and homework on the part of everyone who attended. But based on the feedback we have received, it was a meaningful, enjoyable and inspiring day. We are grateful to all of you and particularly those of you who chaired our congressional meetings. Our local delegates had meetings in six Senate offices and 10 House offices where we pressed for specific legislation to stop Iran and we explained issues related to stopping aid to the Palestinian Authority and preventing a UN Security Council resolution that would threaten Israel and reward terrorism.

We are especially grateful to those of you who brought your children or grandchildren to Washington for the day. You are role models for instilling in them at an early age not only a love for Israel but the necessity to be engaged in advocacy and activism.

For those of you who were unable to join us for the Washington Mission this year: We need your help to get the legislation across the finish line and to help press action by Congress on important issues. We will email an action alert next week detailing steps you can take to advance what was a great Washington Advocacy Mission into a successful Washington Advocacy Mission.

Volunteer for ZOA

Often, Philadelphia ZOA needs help at events, or with tasks in the office or mailings. There are times we need people to make calls or to research information on the Web which can be done from home. We are compiling a roster of volunteers who are willing to help out with these various needs that we have from time-to-time. If you would like to be included among a list of regular volunteers who we can reach out to when a need arises, please send us an email at: [email protected]. Thank you.

 

 

 

If you are already a member, please make sure your annual dues are up-to-date. If you are not sure, contact us and we will check and let you know. It may be time to renew your membership.

You can also invite your friends or relatives to join Philadelphia ZOA, and additionally, you can purchase a gift membership for a loved one.

You can join or renew by calling us at: 610-660-9466.

We value each and every member!

How Do We Counter BDS and Anti-Israel Media Bias?

How Do We Promote Jewish Rights to Our Land?

Bring ZOA’s Message and Knowledge To Your Friends and Neighbors

Host an Advocacy Workshop, ZOA Speaker or Parlor Meeting

If you are like most people, you have friends, neighbors and even relatives who do not quite understand what is taking place in one of the most pivotal regions in the world.

The Middle East is home to key U.S. allies and enemies; it is the focal point of much of the media; it is the source of most of the terrorism that plagues the world; it is where a large amount of American foreign aid is targeted and the source of much of the world’s oil. It is where our beloved Israel is trying to exist and thrive.

But the Middle East has become a muddled area to most Americans because of incomplete or biased coverage, plus a campaign of mis-education in schools and universities.

One of ZOA’s missions is to clarify the issues and to help Americans understand what is taking place in the Middle East and how it impacts them.

Help us fulfill this vital mission by hosting a parlor meeting in your home. A small gathering can make a huge difference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shalom ZOA Members, Friends and Supporters of Israel,

We are excited about our 2016 National ZOA Washington Advocacy Mission coming up on Wednesday. About 70 people from our area are going, and we have two buses this year.

We want to thank those of you who are taking a day from work, or your career or your busy life to participate in this special day of advocacy for Israel. We want to especially salute the nine of you who are bringing your children or grandchildren along on the Mission. It is wonderful to make this a family event, and to introduce younger people to Zionist activism.

For those of you who are unable to join us for the Mission this year, upon our return, we will need you to help us follow-up with all of our local lawmakers to promote the bills, resolutions and issues that we will discussing with them in person. There will be a special email with all of the details and contact information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Philadelphia ZOA Presenting Two

Israel Advocacy Workshops

 

On Sunday, May 15, Philadelphia ZOA Executive Director Steve Feldman will be presenting an Israel advocacy workshop and we will have a table at the Bucks County Jewish Coalition’s Israel Festival at Briarwood Day Camp, 1380 Creek Rd., in Furlong, from 10 am to 2 p.m. Be sure to stop by and say “Hi!” See the event flyer below. The workshop will begin at 11:30 am.

Feldman will be presenting a second workshop for JCOR: The Jewish Community of Rhawnhurst, on Wednesday, May 25, at 7 p.m., at B’nai Israel Ohev Zedek, 8201 Castor Ave., In Philadelphia. See the flyer below.

Both events are free and open to the public.

Philadelphia ZOA needs volunteers to staff our table at the Bucks County event. If you can help out for all or part of the event, please call our Office at 610-660-9466.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In April, Philadelphia ZOA had the privilege of hosting an event with Melanie Phillips. See Philadelphia ZOA Co-President Lee Bender’s article below. Below that are links to Youtube where you can watch her speech.

Redefining the Israel-Arab Conflict

By Lee Bender

The conflict between Israel and the Arab world must be redefined, British author Melanie Phillips told a gathering at a Maple Glen synagogue sponsored by the Zionist Organization of America.

There is no solution because the problem is misstated. The two-state solution is not axiomatic. Why are they fighting? It is not because of the absence of a Palestinian Arab state. The Arab world wishes Israel’s destruction, which is why this is the conflict that never seems to end.

Her topic focused on “How the West Undermines Israel’s and Jewish Survival – and What We Can Do About It.” Phillips noted that

… anti-Semitism has morphed into the collective Jew; their state, Israel. The victim [Israel] is blamed and the victimizer [radical Muslims] gets a free pass. Decent people subscribe to these lies, and unfortunately many of these are Jews themselves.

Because the West has oppressed them, it is our (i.e. the West’s) own fault; we enslaved them and exploited them. The developing world is a victim and they can do no wrong. This is the trap within which the West has ensnared itself. Victimizers are always wrong, and victims are allowed to hurt us back because we hurt them.

A current example is the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement. Phillips explained: “The anti-Israel animus is anti-truth, anti-reason and irrational.

However, she stated, “Christians cannot be victims because they are the ruling creed of the West” even though as she pointed out they are being murdered and wiped out by Muslims in the Middle East, North Africa and now Europe.

Read the rest of the article at:

http://pjvoice.org/2016/04/28/author-redefine-israel-arab-conflict/#.Vyy2OuRzqvN

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8FSTNIDrc8

 

Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14PD6DQMRvc

 

Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4DsmYEFv3o

 

Part 4:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8L39nwzSVE

 

Part 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlfJ5oXJRL8

 

Part 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmhYi_YnDZA

 

Part 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2bWadRH6bU

 

Part 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV2rJpwsv7E

 

Part 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UdWUAhHzhc

 

Part 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2zj045Kw7w

 

Part 11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIM8AlHOxbA

 

Part 12: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpmJO-8wqCQ

Volunteer for ZOA

Often, Philadelphia ZOA needs help at events, or with tasks in the office or mailings. There are times we need people to make calls or to research information on the Web which can be done from home. We are compiling a roster of volunteers who are willing to help out with these various needs. If you would like to be included among a list of regular volunteers who we can reach out to when a need arises, please send us an email at: [email protected]. Thank you.

How Do We Counter BDS and Anti-Israel Media Bias?

How Do We Promote Jewish Rights to Our Land?

Bring ZOA’s Message and Knowledge To Your Friends and Neighbors

Host an Advocacy Workshop, ZOA Speaker or Parlor Meeting

If you are like most people, you have friends, neighbors and even relatives who do not quite understand what is taking place in one of the most pivotal regions in the world.

The Middle East is home to key U.S. allies and enemies; it is the focal point of much of the media; it is the source of most of the terrorism that plagues the world; it is where a large amount of American foreign aid is targeted and the source of much of the world’s oil. It is where our beloved Israel is trying to exist and thrive.

But the Middle East has become a muddled area to most Americans because of incomplete or biased coverage, plus a campaign of mis-education in schools and universities.

One of ZOA’s missions is to clarify the issues and to help Americans understand what is taking place in the Middle East and how it impacts them.

Help us fulfill this vital mission by hosting a parlor meeting in your home. A small gathering can make a huge difference.