1751 Second Ave, New York, NY 10128
Tel: 212-828-2424; Fax: 212-828-1717; afsi@rcn.com; www.afsi.org
Contact: Helen Freedman, Executive Director
Please see the updated list of events scheduled to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the expulsion from Gush Katif. YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ANY AND ALL – FREE ADMISSION:
Brooklyn, New York -Sunday morning, July 18, 10 AM – Rubin Margules, Pres. Manhattan Beach Jewish Center, 60 West End Avenue, will be leading the commemorative event. It will include a presentation by Dror Vanunu, along with professional films about Gush Katif before and after the expulsion. Contact: 718-891-8700
New York City- Sunday, July 18, at 7 P.M., Congregation Ohab Zedek, 118 W. 95th Street (off Amsterdam Ave.), a community-wide event will take place with Rabbi Allen Schwartz, spiritual leader of OZ, Dror Vanunu, International Liaison for Gush Katif, and films depicting life before and after the expulsion. Contact: Helen Freedman: 212-828-2424
Los Angeles - Sunday, July 18, 7 PM: Shaarey Zedek Congregation, 12800 Chandler, Blvd., Valley Village. There will be a screening of the documentary: "Withdrawal from Gaza," presented by Joel Blasberg, director and co-producer of the film. Contact: Bonnie Kurnick - 818-769-0200
Chicago- Thursday, July 22, 7 P.M., Congregation KINS of West Rogers Park, 2800 W. North Shore Ave. Dror Vanunu will be the featured speaker, along with films depicting life before and after the expulsion. Contact: Cheryl Jacobs Lewin – 312-654-9955
Teaneck, New Jersey- July 23, 24 –, Congregation B'nai Jeshurun. Rabbi Steven Pruzansky will be hosting Dror Vanunu for Shabbat. Various events are planned for the weekend.
Miami- Sunday, July 25, 8:30 P.M., "K Space" – 170th & Collins Avenue – Films and speakers – Closed, members only event
In addition, many synagogues throughout the country are showing Gush Katif films during the day of Tisha B'Av. It is not too late to order your film. Contact: AFSI – 212-828-2424; afsi@rcn.com
Other events are planned in July, August, and into October, 2010 commemorating the expulsion. Donations are gratefully accepted. Send checks to: Friends of Gush Katif, POB 1184, Teaneck, NJ 07666 or by credit card through the secure website: www.gushkatif.org