July 2006

Dear Friend,

We welcome you to another edition of the Israel Connection, brought to you by THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and the Baltimore Jewish Council. This e-newsletter includes such items as: news updates about Israel and the Middle East , Action Alerts, and upcoming programming. Our goal is to provide you with relevant information that you can use in your advocacy efforts and to express your support and solidarity with the people of Israel . We welcome your feedback - please email us at lkatzen@baltjc.org or call Lynn Katzen at the Baltimore Jewish Council at 410-542-4850 with your comments.

Sincerely,

Rabbi Ron Shulman
Chair, Israel Awareness and Advocacy Committee		 Debra Plant
Vice Chair, Israel Awareness & Advocay Committee

Israel under Attack -- Stay Informed and Act Now!

Under attack by forces of extremism and Islamic fundamentalism, Israel needs our assistance. The attached articles will provide you with important information about the crisis in the Middle East, letters of support from Governor Ehrlich and Mayor O’Malley and an Action Alert requesting your help on a matter of international concern.

Letter of Support from Governor Robert L. Ehrlich….read more

Letter of Support from Mayor Martin O’Malley.…read more

States of Terror - Editorial
July 14, 2006 – Wall Street Journal
Israel's military invasion and naval blockade of Lebanon is being denounced in European capitals and at the United Nations as a "disproportionate" response to the kidnapping this week of two of its soldiers by Hezbollah…read more

Necessary Steps for Israel
Confronting State Sponsors of Terror Is the Only Option
By Michael Oren July 14, 2006 - The Washington Post
JERUSALEM -- For the first time since the Yom Kippur War in 1973, Israel is facing hostilities on two fronts…read more

Why They Fight
By Charles Krauthammer, July 14, 2006 - Washington Post
Next June will mark the 40th anniversary of the Six-Day War…read more

Action Alert: Encourage The White House to Take The Next Steps & Fully Implement the Syria Accountability Act.…read more

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