Congregation Beth Israel

  Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Israel Support Committee
Conrad Nadell, Chair
 
For the sake of Zion I will not be silent
For the sake of Jerusalem I will not be still
    ~ Isaiah 63

Our Mission Statement: The Israel Support Committee of CBI recognizes that our future is forever linked to that of our brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisrael who continue to struggle daily with the brutal reality of terrorism. We further recognize that our community is looking for ways to actively support the people of Israel. The mission of this committee is to provide hands-on opportunities for adults and children to help the people and state of Israel.

2008 Upcoming Events

January 17, February 28, April 3, & June 5 - A lecture series with an Israeli Theme - AT THE JCC

March 9 - Israeli Food Festival - AT THE JCC

June 1 - Israeli Day Parade - We hope to see the entire affiliated Jewish community (including children) to come together and march!


Past Israel Support Committee Activities

Education

  • Speakers from AIPAC, the Israeli consulate and journalists invited to speak about the situation in Israel
  • Videos played and distributed about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict checkpoints, the Israeli fence, Palestinian incitement, the intifada, and other relevant issues.
  • Resource Kits sent to college students explaining Israeli Palestinian conflict, to provide students with information to counter anti-Israeli bias
  • Dialogue night with representatives of left and right wing positions answering prepared questions from moderator. Q & A from audience followed

Economic support

  • Let's Shop Israel - vendors of Judaica, clothing, jewelry, art, CDs, books, cosmetics and food stuffs invited to exhibit and sell to the community
  • Israeli Food Festival vendors of Israeli wines and food products providing samples and sales to familiarize community with availability.

 Moral support

 Kesher

Established kesher (connection) with Israeli family whose eldest son Moshe was killed by a Palestinian suicide bomber in December 2002. CBI members visit during trips to Israel. We hosted their youngest son at our synagogue. A plaque was dedicated to Moshe in our synagogue. Gifts have been sent to the family on Jewish holidays. A Ring of Trees from JNF was purchased in Moshe’s honor. We contributed to the creation of a children’s park in Gilo dedicated in Moshe’s memory.

 
   

Things you can do to help Israel

Buy Israeli products
Keep informed about events in Israel
Watch for and speak out against media bias
Contact government officials on issues important to Israel
Visit Israel
 
Keep Israel in your prayers