Today, May 12: Last Day for Washington Mission Discount

May 12, 2017

Shalom ZOA Members, Friends and Supporters of Israel,

Today – Friday – is the very last day to get the discounted rate to participate in ZOA’s National Pro-Israel Capitol Hill Mission, which takes place on Tuesday, June 6. Buses will leave from Northeast Philadelphia, Center City and Lower Merion. Take advantage of this opportunity to save $50 and help Israel by speaking directly with lawmakers from our area and/or their top staff about legislation that will help Israel and America. Join dozens from our area who have already registered for the Mission.

There is a special student discount for the Mission. It is a great learning experience for high school and college students to see our government in action, and to get an early start engaged in pro-Israel advocacy.

The event includes special briefings, a glatt-kosher luncheon with dozens of lawmakers from throughout America stopping by to offer remarks about their support for Israel, a welcome from National ZOA President Mort Klein and opportunities to network with fellow Zionists from our region and beyond.

Register by phone today directly with National ZOA by calling 212-481-1500. The bus fare is a separate fee of $55 payable to Greater Philadelphia ZOA. We are paying the bus fare for all students who attend the Mission. Please call us to reserve your bus seat at 610-660-9466.

Thank you to those of you who have already registered. We look forward to seeing you on June 6!

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Join Greater Philadelphia ZOA in Washington to Lobby for Israel

May 08, 2017

We want to thank those of you who have already registered to participate in ZOA’s Pro-Israel Capitol Hill Mission.

There is still an opportunity for others to spend a day doing hands-on, pro-Israel advocacy with ZOA in Washington on June 6 – and save $50, but not for much longer.

Please consider participating in our Pro-Israel Capitol Hill Mission, and help us increase our numbers. The price of the Mission is $159 but it will increase to $209 on Wednesday. The cost for students is $75, but it will increase as well on Wednesday. Greater Philadelphia ZOA will pay the $55 bus fare for students.

Many of you have participated in our Washington Advocacy Mission in the past. You know not only how important a day it is, but you also know what a wonderful, meaningful and satisfying day it is to go to Washington, meet with our lawmakers, hear from other lawmakers from throughout our country and interact with Zionists from across America. For those of you who have not participated in this Mission previously, this is a rare opportunity to join with a small group of people for an intimate meeting with your lawmakers in their offices to discuss some of the most pivotal legislation and critical issues important to Israel and the U.S.-Israel relationship. The day includes a memorable luncheon where lawmakers from the House and Senate come to talk to us about the matters we care about and they pledge their support for Israel. Dietary laws observed. There is also a lobbying workshop/briefing, and a welcome from Mort Klein, our National President.

We will have bus pick-ups/drop-offs from Northeast Philadelphia, Center City and Lower Merion.

Please register for the Mission as soon as possible! To register or if you have any questions, please call us at 610-660-9466.

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Save $50 and Help Israel!

April 26, 2017

At this critical juncture, with Iran sanctions and a cut in aid to the Palestinian Authority under consideration, we need to send a strong message to Congress to support these measures and others.

Phone calls, emails, faxes and petitions are each important — yet nothing makes a greater impact on individual members of Congress than taking the time to travel to Washington to meet with the lawmakers and their staff face-to-face in their offices. These are small-group meetings. You will have a chance to speak and be recognized.

On June 6, we can go to Washington together as ZOA members and activists and speak with one strong voice in support of the legislation and issues that will keep Israel and the United States strong and secure.

Take a day to make a difference!

Please let your friends know about the ZOA Pro-Israel Capitol Hill Mission and encourage them to go – even if you are not able to attend. Also, if you cannot attend, please consider a donation to help a student or someone who is unable to afford to attend participate in the Washington Mission this year.

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Thank you in advance.

Cost of the Mission only: Early-registration rate is $159 (Until May 1). Students: $75 (Until May 1) Price goes up to $209 for the mission after early registration ends.

(Register and pay via National ZOA. Call 212-481-1500)

Travel to Capitol Hill with us by bus from the Philadelphia area: Pick-up locations in NE Phila., Bala Cynwyd, (Center City if sufficient demand).

Bus $55 additional per person (This year we are asking that participants pay for the bus in advance). Please call Greater Philadelphia ZOA first to reserve your seat(s) at 610-660-9466.

Please send checks payable to Greater Philadelphia ZOA to: ZOA, P.O. Box 56, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004