Israel September 2011

First and foremost the call given by the Lord in Psalm 122:6 to Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: and the promise, They shall prosper that love thee.

Israel is gearing for another month of challenges and threatening from members of the International community who wish to use the United Nations as a launching pad for anti-Israel/Semitic sentiment. 

Durban is a series of conferences which first started in Durban, South Africa 2001. New York city will play host, on September 22,  to "Durban III" a supposedly conference designed to prevent and stifle growth of racism.  

The Durban series, a UN - sponsored,  Conference has long been know as a public field where  calls to abolish the Jewish state of Israel is common place and anti-Semitic slurs are sport.  Answering the call to love Israel in deed are:  Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia, the United States of America, and the Czech Republic. These countries deciding against supporting, what many hail as the Birthday of Durban I,  are joining Israel in Boycott of the event. 

                               

There is a growing role for grassroots support to call for an end of negative rhetoric  through peer- to-peer dialogue new/social media, print, dance, and music and all forms of expression.  What Israel needs are real allies in peace. Greater than anywhere else, treats are coming from the net by way of new and social media,  instead of  using these forms to build commonality, some seek to increase a divide by insinuating violence and terror to a broader against targeted   audiences. As it is  aptly named, by the Jerusalem Post, "Electronic Intefada seems to grow stronger inhibit the best efforts at peace. 

Join in the efforts to show love for Israel by:

A  Good Morning from Jerusalem! Enjoy this great aerial photo of our city...

• Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem.
• Share Unity Building information.  instead of information that intends to destroy, and characterize
• Get the Facts. Be informed with verifiable issues regarding Israel.
• Spread the Word through your social media network about Loving Israel. 

Aish has suggested 54 Ways  you can help Love Israel at this Crucial time. 

Thanks Always and Be Blessed and Prosperous. 

Matthew Redmond

Flying to Israel

I will leave in soon for Israel. This trip, sponsored by CUFI, will bring together 40 protestant young college leaders from various denominations, who share a common values, mainly our Support for an independent Jewish state of Israel.

The Trip will prove to be an excellent power experience. I hope to gain an in depth look at the progress of the state of Israel and am very interested in hearing, first hand,  residents share their stories about their life in the Jewish State. I understand that the culture and way of life has elements of both  secular and traditional Jewish customs.

Israel is a  burgeoning mix of western and eastern influences which reflects its culturally diverse citizenry. So in one view as a humanities major I'm anticipating viewing the nuances the Arts in the 21st century and it's effect on  jewish life.







With the world captivated in the recent events in Middle East Where oppression and  breach of human rights  in many parts of the Greater Middle East has given rise to growing cadre of youth voice many of whom fled streets to riot in hunger for freedom and liberty.   We have seen this played out in Tunisia, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, just to name a few. In the midst of  these events lso served as a highlight to 1 Nation in the Middle East that stands are a protector of Human Rights and Dignity, A staunch democracy and  true American Partner, Israel.

Our trip comes at a crucial time, support for the US - Israel relationship is pivotal. I am hoping to bond with our other participants who share  people who support Israel as an independent Jewish state.


This Fall I will engage campus peers in support of the US - Israel Relationship. i'll share with you further next time...

enjoy this Video of Israel Accomplishment  and gift of ingenuity to our world