Debra DeLee, Debra Shushan, MK Merav Michaeli, Nidal Fuqaha, and Lara Friedman discuss the formalization of annexation. Americans for Peace Now's panel discussion at J Street's National Conference April 15, 2018.
This year, communities across the US will gather to honor the annual Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony. For
the past thirteen years, thousands of Israelis and Palestinians have stood each year to acknowledge the pain of
those living on the “other side” and envision a better future together.
Join us for a special memorial event based upon the values of recognition, hope, solidarity, and non-violence. We
will hear from Palestinians and Israelis who have committed themselves to these values, watch inspirational clips
from the Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony taking place on the same day in Israel. Joined by musicians from
Heartbeat youth band, we will sing, reflect, connect, and renew our community's call to end the conflict in a just
and peaceful way.
APN hosted a briefing call Tuesday, April 10th, at 1:00
pm EST with veteran Israeli political columnist Akiva Eldar.
Eldar discussed the current Israel-Gaza crisis, Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing and legal challenges, Israel-US relations, and other political topics.
Go HERE - or see below - for an invitation to the event with a link to make your reservation to join us in New York.
Note from Linda Heller Kamm, an event co-chair:
How wonderful that Americans for Peace Now has chosen Lara Friedman and Michael Walzer
as the honorees for its upcoming Vision of Peace Celebration. Lara, APN’s former Director of
Policy and Government Relations, has tirelessly represented the risks to Israel’s democratic and Jewish
character of the expansion of settlements. Always armed with the facts, she has presented them clearly
and accurately to both the State Department and the Congress while also alerting us all to the effects
of Israel’s shortsighted policies.
Michael has been an APN stalwart and Board member from the very beginning. Better than anyone else, he has articulated the moral vision that should motivate the Jewish state and its supporters. Through his writings and his soft spoken but forceful clarity he has laid out the imperatives for a just and peaceful outcome to the conflict now in its 70th year.
And APN is always there. As it has provided a voice for reason, APN has built a community of Americans and Israelis who cherish the idea of an Israel that is a light to the nations and who never give up. We must give it our full support.
So please join APN and Lara and Michael in an evening of tribute and rededication to the hard work that still lies ahead.
Go HERE - or see below - for an invitation to the event with a link to make your reservation to join us in New York. I hope I'll see you there!!
Linda Heller Kamm
P.S. If you aren't able to attend, you can still join the celebration and congratulate the honorees, recognize the work of APN, or send a message of peace that will be shared that night in our tribute presentation. Just return the response card with your contribution and your message.
Go HERE - or see below - for an invitation to the event with a link to make your reservation to join us in New York.
Note from Jo-Ann Mort, an event co-chair and APN board memeber:
I was delighted when Americans for Peace Now asked me to serve as a Co-Chair for our upcoming "Vision of Peace Celebration" on May 3. I have served on the board of directors of this important organization for many years, alongside my good friend Michael Walzer. I can't think of anyone more deserving than Michael to be recognized by APN. His writings have provided the road map to lead us to a just solution for Israelis and Palestinians, one that is humane, moral and secure for all.
And what a wonderful choice in selecting Lara Friedman to be honored alongside Michael. Lara is one of the most indefatigable, smart, and accomplished people with whom I have worked. While serving as APN's Director of Policy and Government Relations, her research, reports and policy work were critical to APN's visibility and success on Capitol Hill and informing and influencing foreign policy.
It will be a fantastic opportunity to share a memorable evening with friends, recognizing the important work and accomplishments of two uniquely thoughtful and dedicated people - Michael Walzer and Lara Friedman.
I hope I'll see you there!!
If you aren't able to attend, you can still join the celebration and congratulate the honorees, recognize the work of APN, or send a message of peace that will be shared that night in our tribute presentation. Just return the response card with your contribution and your message.
Please join Americans for Peace Now, Foundation for Middle East Peace, and Ne
w Israel Fund for:
In the Crosshairs: Israeli Civil Society Under Threat
Featuring Yehuda Shaul (Breaking the Silence) with discussant Rabbi Jill Jacobs (T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights)
Wednesday, March 7th | 12:30pm
Middle East Institute Ballroom, 1319 18th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Veteran Israeli journalist Akiva Eldar of Al-Monitor spoke at the
Middle East Institute in Washington, DC on February 20, in discussion with APN’s Debra Shushan. The focus of the
event was recent steps towards annexation of the West Bank and the state of the settlement enterprise in the
Trump-Netanyahu era.
Mark your calendars, and make your travel plans, to be in New York City on May 3 (Lag B'Omer) for APN's special event at the Chelsea Piers Sunset Terrace in New York City.
Honorees will be Michael Walzer, renowned political theorist, and Lara Friedman, President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace and former APN Director of Policy and Government Relations.