091113 AFSI Arrives at Shdema

Storm clouds were brewing over a western sky as the AFSI bus arrived at Shdema. The American tourists disembarked eager to participate in the day's activities. Nadia's address to the group began with a note of the personal appreciation of the longtime support of Women in Green from Americans For a Safe Israel. Ruthie Wallfish followed with a shiur from the Parasha of the week: "The Leadership of Sara".
Afterwards, everyone hurried outside to plant vegetation appropriate for this particular region of Israel. Although it was a warm happy occasion, the parting was bitter sweet for some of those who have had a longterm, long-distance acquaintance. For others it was a fun time to make new friends which we all hope to see in Israel again soon!
It was great to experience such a great turnout at Shdema! And everyone on the ground floor of making Shdema a success was very grateful to Helen Freedman for introducing her tour group to the struggle for Shdema.
The weather held out until the events came to the close of another Friday morning at Shdema, but the sweet, much needed rain came as I traveled home, making it a bright shiny Shabbat across the wadi outside my apartment in the hills of Binyamin.
(To see photos of the Shdema Youth, go to: http//:tzometfriknfrak.blogspot.com/)

VIPs AT SHDEMA

From 090821 VIP's at Shdema

The last time we were allowed to go up to the Jewish Cultural Center at Shdema a number of AFSI VIPs joined us. Helen Freedman, Executive Director of AFSI, was visiting Israel from the States and brought along with her Bill & Sylvia Mehlman, Israeli representatives of AFSI residing in Jerusalem.

From 090821 VIP's at Shdema

At the time, Mrs. Freedman was touring Israel with former United States presidential nominee, Mike Huckabee. In spite of her time limitations, she showed up to support our efforts against illegal Arab buildings financed by the US.
AFSI, Americans for a Safe Israel, has been tirelessly working for Israel’s right to exist since 1970. Mrs. Freedman has been on the scene of every major outbreak of resistance for Israel’s freedom and security, including her activities to help the prevention of the expulsion of Jews from their homes in Gush Katif.
(AFSI advocates that possession and control of Judea, Samaria, Gaza and the Golan are important for Israel and believes that a strong Israel is essential to the US…For more information about AFSI visit their website at http://www.afsi.org/ )

PROTEST AGAINST US AID for ILLEGAL ARAB BUILDING

From 090821 March against illegal Arab buildings

With all the International yammering about destroying settlements, outposts and freezing building homes for Jews, absolutely nothing is being done about the illegal massive Arab structures which are being erected by US aid. Therefore, we had a protest at one of the buildings. We have also learned that the Arabs will proceed with building a hospital on Jewish land in spite of being refused approval through the proper administrative offices.

From 090821 March against illegal Arab buildings