Save the Date: Rabbinic Conference 5768
National Council of Young Israel's Young Israel Council of Rabbis in conjunction with Metropolitan Jewish Health System invites you to participate in a conference on February 17-18, 2008 (President's Weekend) at the Radison Hotel in Piscataway, NJ. This is a conference for Rabbis and Medical Professionals titled "Healing and  Halacha: The Partnership of Rav and Doctor. For further information and to pre-register contact Rabbi Binyamin Hammer, at 212-929-1525 x105 or e-mail bhammer@youngisrael.org.

Shabbat of Advocacy Across the United States and Israel
A Shabbat dedicated to the unity of the Jewish people March 15, 2008, 8 Adar II 5768, Shabbat Zachor, Parshat Vayikra

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Israel Advocacy Program in Southern Florida
National Council of Young Israel, The David Project, Young IsraeI of Miami Beach, Congregation Beth Israel, and RASG Hebrew Academy present "Winning the War of Words: Become an Effective Advocate for Israel" Monday evening, February 4, 2008, 7:30 pm – 9 pm

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National Council of Young Israel, Rabbinical Council of California,

And Young Israel of Hancock To Sponsor Women's Program with Rebbetzin Esther Reisman     download flyer

Women on the West Coast will have the privilege of listening to Rebbetzin Esther Reisman, of the Agudas Israel of Madison and member of the Faculty, Bais Yaakov Academy of Brooklyn, NY. Rebbetzin Reisman is the wife of Rabbi Yisroel Reisman, who popular weekly shiur is shown through videocast throughout the world. National Council of Young Israel, Rabbinical Council of California, and Young Israel of Hancock are partnering on this event which will take place Sunday, February 24, 2008, 7:30 PM at the Young Israel of Hancock Park, 225 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, California. Rebbetzin  Reisman will be discussing the topic "Esther HaMalkah (Queen Esther) :  A multi-faceted Role Model for Contemporary Jewish Women.  Admission is complimentary and all women and girls are welcome to attend.  For more information please contact 212-929-1525 x150 or e-mail jsteinig@youngisrael.org

Join Young Israel's Tu B'Shvat Virtual Tree Planting During Shmittah Campaign

Planting Trees in Israel on Tu B'Shvat During a Shmittah Year? What is one to do??? National Council of Young Israel, Council of Young Israel Rabbis in Israel, and Yisrael Hatzair – the Young Israel Movement in Israel, are pleased to announce a unique Tu B'Shvat campaign for this special Shmittah year - during which we are prohibited from planting trees in Eretz Yisrael. Young Israel's Tu B’Shvat Virtual Tree Planting Tzedaka Campaign will collect funds for forests and green areas to be planted in the communities populated by Gush Katif Evacuees – immediately after the Shmittah year.  To “plant” a tree for $18 USD (NIS 72) click here.

Call the White House, the Israeli Ambassador and Secretary Rice to defend Jerusalem. It takes just 90 seconds!!
www.youngisrael.callsforjerusalem.org

New! We Raise Our Voices to Jerusalem
Representing more than 150 community synagogues in North America and 50 communities in Israel, we at the National Council of Young Israel are charging our constituent rabbinic leaders, and members of other Rabbinic organizations to speak out in support of a united Jerusalem.

We must raise our voices at the thought of losing our united capital of Jerusalem,” says Rabbi Pesach Lerner, Executive Vice President and Rabbi Neil Winkler of the Young Israel of Fort Lee, New Jersey. To defend against any proposal to divide Jerusalem, we are advising all our Rabbis and affiliates to expound on the absolute unity of Jerusalem in their sermons, and to rally their congregations to write to Israel’s Ambassador in Washington D.C., and to write to editors of secular and Jewish media in support of Jerusalem.

We are also working to align major Jewish groups to protect Jerusalem, which is now in danger of being carved up, with plans floated to make East Jerusalem the capital of a Palestinian State, and giving the Temple Mount to Jordan. “We are building a rabbinic coalition and will be calling upon you to add your name and voice to a campaign in support of the undivided City of Jerusalem,” wrote Rabbi Lerner and Rabbi Winkler to their colleagues.
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Caring for our Brothers and Sisters Expelled from Gush Katif
National Council of Young Israel, Council of Young Israel Rabbis in Israel, and Yad Ezra with a generous grant for Eugen and Jean Gluck and the Young Israel of Forest Hills, NY provided over $50,000 worth of food and provisions for the Succot holiday to displaced families from Gush Katif. Please help us continue our work for the true heroes of the Jewish People.
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Spend One Minute to Save the Temple Mount! Download Flyer
For two months Islamic officials have been permitted by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and
the Israel Antiquities Authority to dig, with heavy equipment, on the Temple Mount.
Dr. Gabriel Barkai, a Bar-Ilan University Archeologist, has decried the “destruction of
one of the most important archeological sites in the world.” The official Israel Antiquities Authority website contains a page for the specific purpose of "reporting an antiquities robbery." We urge you to take one minute to express your concern. Please click here to voice your concern.

Suggested text: "The Temple Mount Wakf is systematically destroying Second Temple artifacts on the Temple Mount in broad daylight with Israeli police protection, who claim that the Israel Antiquities Authority has sanctioned this wanton destruction.I am asking you to act according to the laws of the State of Israel and demand proper archaeological supervision of the Wakf Temple Mount excavation. It is inconceivable that this destruction of Jewish treasures should be taking place in the State of Israel."

Please e-mail Ambassador Sallai Meridor and Ambassador Asaf Shariv with a similar message.

National Council of Young Israel partners with The David Project
The David Project Center for Jewish Leadership is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to promote a fair and honest understanding of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The rise of anti-Israel sentiment and the surge of campaigns against the Jewish state and her supporters have produced an unexpected wave of anti-Semitism around the globe. We work to develop educated, skilled and courageous leaders to combat this growing animus, to advocate effectively for Israel on the campuses, in high schools, with churches, and in the general community. We work to bolster the Jewish community's response with effective training, easy to implement campaigns, and a spirit of collaboration with other community agencies. We do not endorse any political agenda beyond Israel's right to exist securely and peacefully among its Arab neighbors.

Jonathan Pollard Campaign in the media
Widespread Demands for Pollards Release, Arutz Sheva
New Pollard Pesach Push, The Jewish Week

Special Prayers now available online!
Special prayers for Eretz Yisrael, MIA's, Tzahal, and Jonathan Pollard now available by clicking here. To view the prayer for Tzahal separately click here

NCYIJOBS: A Service to Match Employers with Potential Employees
In response to numerous requests from its members to assist those who have been affected by the recent downturn in the global economy, the National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) has developed NCYIJOBS: a free, e-mail based employment bulletin board to assist those in the Jewish communities in the United States, Israel and around the world in seeking employees and employment.
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An Urgent Request From Jonathan Pollard

At the request of Jonathan Pollard's attorneys, Eliot Lauer and Jacques Semmelman of Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, we are urging everyone to send a letter to his or her Senators and Member of Congress, preferably in hard copy. The attorneys request that you not alter the text of the linked letter in any way, but that you send it exactly as written. The attorneys also request that you provide a copy of your letter to Eliot Lauer (elauer@cm-p.com) or to Jacques Semmelman (jsemmelman@cm-p.com) by e-mail or by fax (212-697-1559) so that they can maintain a complete record of what has been sent.
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The Benefits of Young Israel Synagogue Affiliation
 

Young Israel Educational Programs, Inc.
Youth/Education Positions currently available through NCYI's Youth Division
An Open Letter to George W. Bush regarding the "Convergence Plan"