Part #1, Tuesday, June 26, 8:00 PM: WHO OWNS JERUSALEM? The Case under International Law with Dr. Jacques Gauthier, Author of Sovereignty over the Old City of Jerusalem, Ph. D. Thesis, University of Geneva – This lecture is a critical and historical analysis examining the legal, indigenous and moral claim that the State of Israel and the Jewish people have sovereignty over Jerusalem under International Law.
Part #2, Tuesday, July 3, 8:00 PM: THE ETERNAL CAPITAL OF ISRAEL: Jerusalem with Rabbi Eliezer Breitowitz, Rosh HaYeshiva, Yeshiva Darche Torah, Toronto – Rabbi Breitowitz will present an in-depth exploration of both the Biblical and Rabbinic perspectives on the relevance of the City of Jerusalem and its relationship to Jews, Judaism and Israel.
Shaarei Tefillah Congregation, 3600 Bathurst St., Toronto
Admission FREE • Registration Required
To Register or for info: 416-789-0020 or toronto@jewsforjudaism.ca
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Why is JEWS FOR JUDAISM presenting this special 2-Part Lecture Series: THE JEWISH CONNECTION TO JERUSALEM?
In 2016 JEWS FOR JUDAISM inaugurated “THE JEWISH CONNECTION TO ISRAEL” 2-part annual lecture series.
Because of its commitment to stand up for the State of Israel through its Israel Advocacy programs and in light of:
- President Donald Trump’s recent move of the American Embassy to Jerusalem, a testament to the recognition of Jerusalem as the Capital of the State of Israel
- Intransigence of Palestinians in refusing to recognize any connection of Jews to Jerusalem or Israel.
- UNESCO, the United Nation’s cultural body, recent passing of a series of resolutions that denies Israeli claims to Jerusalem,
JEWS FOR JUDAISM is proud to present, in 2018, THE JEWISH CONNECTION TO JERUSALEM 2-part lecture series.
Why the need for Jews for Judaism to provide this Israel Advocacy programming?
Today, young Jews worldwide are being coerced, threatened and manipulated into abandoning their claim to Israel and Jerusalem.
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, Jerusalem… and in some cases, even their faith in Judaism.
Here is a 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 defence of Israel and Jerusalem, and to help Jews not to be intimidated by the growing, vicious BDS movement, Jews for Judaism is very proud to be inaugurating our exciting new 2018 two-part program: The Jewish Connection to JERUSALEM.
We plan to video-record and upload these programs for worldwide exposure on Jews for Judaism’s YouTube channel, where we have been averaging 3,500 views every day.
We look forward to seeing you then.
Please mark the dates on your calendar.
Click here for more info: https://jewsforjudaism.ca/the-jewish-connection-to-israel-program/
