Illini Students Supporting Israel: Your home for Israel at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign!
Champaign, IL
Joined April 2014
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Come check out this awesome webinar tonight at 7pm CST! Link 👇
meetingsamer4.webex.com/meet… – at Champaign, IL
Taking a quick break from the BDS chaos of the last week, we would like to encourage everyone to get out and vote for the World Zionist Congress elections! Check out this article for a quick and simple breakdown. google.com/amp/s/forward.com… – at Champaign, IL
The BDS movement poses direct threat to Jewish students on campus, and we want you to show up to voice your opposition!
bit.ly/UIUC-VoteNo – at Champaign, IL
Don't forget to sign up for ISDI, our eight-week student led discussion on the history, culture, and politics of Israel! There is pizza and a stipend upon completion. People with all levels of knowledge are encouraged to participate!
bit.ly/ISDIsignup – at Urbana, IL
Can't wait to see the new look of the shuk!
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For those following, here is an update on President Trumps peace plan. wsj.com/articles/trump-set-t… – at Champaign, IL
Happy Hanukkah to all! – at Chicago, IL
The miracle of Hanukkah.
The miracle of a nation.
The miracle that our soldiers continue to defend each and every day.
#HappyHanukkah
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We thank America for continuing to support Israel with their newest policy stating that Israeli settlements do not violate international law.
Check out this op-ed by the cnbc:
cnbc.com/2019/11/20/why-trum… – at Champaign, IL
The Hurodj Horse Farm is a family-owned business that provides equine-assisted therapy. This program is covered by the National Health Insurance system and attracts Jewish and Arab children to participate in therapeutic and competitive activities.
jpost.com/HEALTH-SCIENCE/No-… – at Champaign, IL
Soccer legend Ronaldo de Assis Moreira is in Haifa this week participating in a one-time, friendly match promoting peace and brotherhood between Brazil and Israel.
jpost.com/Israel-News/Brazil… – at Champaign, IL
Given the conversation currently happening on our campus, this discussion seems particularly relevant. We want to reiterate our support for the Chancellor and the UIUC administration in this trying time, and we look forward to a continued upward trajectory of cooperation. – at Champaign, IL
Reminder: tonight at 7pm at the ARC MULTIPURPOSE ROOM 6, ISG will be voting on whether SJP will get to define antisemitism on campus. We strongly encourage all who can to come and protest for the right of Jewish students to set the definition for what they consider antisemitism. – at Champaign, IL
Illini Students Supporting Israel would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Chancellor Robert J. Jones. We stand with our chancellor in support of his strong words condemning anti-semitism at the University of Illinois in all forms it appears.
timesofisrael.com/u-of-illin… – at Champaign, IL
Whether it be the discrimination, demonization, delegitimization, or the double standard set upon the Jewish People or the Jewish State, it creates an environment of fear that does not belong on a university campus. jpost.com/Diaspora/Universit… – at Champaign, IL
Outstanding accomplishment by Israeli gymnast, Artem Dolgopyat! We look forward to seeing him at the 2020 Olympic Games competing for Gold! Kol Hakavod.
timesofisrael.com/israeli-gy… – at Champaign, IL
"The reason I am returning is to show the world that two professional athletes can compete with each other despite cultural, religious and political differences - and then leave the gym like two friends"
haaretz.com/israel-news/spor… – at Urbana, IL
When asked to clarify his views on Holocaust denial, the Prom minister responded "I'm exercising my right to free speech. Why is it I can't say bad things about the Jews when people say bad things about me and Malaysia and I didn't protest"
youtu.be/HuUAiPCJUiE – at Champaign, IL
Today Trustee Stuart King took a photo with Jewish student leaders including ISSI board members Shai Sklar and Melech Chaim Lapson. We thank Trustee @kingstuartc for his support for pro-Israel activism on campus. – at Champaign, IL
Pink Bio-pharma, an Israeli biotech company, is spearheading the development of innovative technologies with the goal of offering viable methods and solutions for cancer treatment.
Check out the article below for more information:
jpost.com/HEALTH-SCIENCE/Isr… – at Champaign, IL