ISRAEL / PALESTINE: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS – Part of THE JEWISH CONNECTION TO ISRAEL Lecture Series with Mahra Hart, (Senior Educator, CHAT – Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto)
This eye-opening and empowering presentation will analyze the opposing claims of Israelis and Palestinians to the land of Israel. A central aim of this program will be to encourage participants to uncover all the facts, see both sides of this complicated issue, and evaluate the strength of the competing arguments. Based upon this rigorous analysis, you will have a more informed point of view and be able to more effectively present it to others.
Why is JEWS FOR JUDAISM presenting the Lecture Series: THE CONNECTION OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE TO THE LAND OF ISRAEL?
Today, young Jews worldwide are being coerced, threatened and manipulated into abandoning their claim to Israel. Tragically, more than ever they are succumbing to these challenges.
Confronted virulent anti-Israel activists with unscrupulous agendas their very freedom to make informed choices about Israel is being compromised.
Anti-Semitism is on the rise and universities are flooded with vile anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) propaganda that inhibits and frightens many young Jewish students from standing up for Israel and Judaism.
The result — countless young Jews are abandoning any commitment to Israel… and in some cases, even their Jewish faith.
Here is a common scenario of what can transpire: The Levin family calls Jews for Judaism because of their daughter Rachel. She is feeling pressured to marry a Muslim man and accept his faith. Rachel originally met Ahmed at a Pro-Palestinian rally on her university campus. She was greatly impressed by the Palestinians’ case against Israel. Ahmed is having great influence on her attitudes to Judaism, Israel and even her family. She is questioning her Judaism and developing strong anti-Israel sentiments
This is not an isolated example.
Led by the BDS movement on our campuses – where tomorrow’s leaders are in training — Jew- hatred is gaining momentum. The BDS movement has hijacked the hearts and minds of socially conscious Jewish youth.
Disguised by the paper-thin mask of anti-Zionism, the stated goal of the BDS is the elimination of Israel as a Jewish state. Sadly, young Jewish adults on campus are poorly prepared and very intimidated to respond to these promoters of hate and anti-Judaism.
To inspire Jews to be confident and knowledgeable in defense of Israel, and to help Jews not to be intimidated by the growing, vicious BDS movement, Jews for Judaism is very proud of its online “The Jewish Connection to ISRAEL” video lectures.
JEWS FOR JUDAISM is an international organization dedicated to countering the multi-million dollar efforts of Christian missionary groups that target Jews, the impact of cults and eastern religions, and the growing rate of intermarriage that is devastating the Jewish community. JEWS FOR JUDAISM achieves its goal through FREE educational programs, materials and counseling services that connect Jewish people to the spiritual depth, beauty and wisdom of Judaism and keeps Jews Jewish. Please contact us if we can help you. www.jewsforjudaism.ca
