May God bless you!
Two important anniversaries on May 14 – See below
Election Aftermath: Where to now re Australia’s stand on Israel and the Jewish people?”
Zoom by Indigenous Friends of Israel International Monday May 26 7.30pm. Register for FREE HERE
Speakers are Roz Mendelle, co-director of the Qld Jewish Collective and co-director of Minority Impact Coalition who was very active in the election. Ps Norman Miller, co-founder of IFI Int, who ran as an Independent in the federal election, will be the other speaker. The next newsletter will give you the flyer and registration link. Save the date and let your friends know.
One concern among many in the election result is that the Liberals lost the election resoundingly. They had accepted all 15 recommendations coming out of the Antisemitism Summit in Sydney that we attended earlier this year. The Labor party has not accepted any of them and is anti-Israel.
Anniversary of Proclamation of Rebirth of State of Israel
On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion, the head of the Jewish Agency, proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel. U.S. President Harry S. Truman recognized the new nation on the same day.
In 1949, the UN officially recognized Israel as a member state on May 11th through General Assembly Resolution 273.
This video gives the story of Ben-Gurion and the rebirth of the state of Israel. See it HERE
Southland of Holy Spirit Declaration by Quiros
On the 14th May 1606, on Pentecost, Pedro Fernandes de Queirós (Quiros) the Portuguese explorer under the command of the King of Spain made a declaration. He thought he was on the great unknown southern continent now known as Australia but he was on the island of Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu.
He claimed everything south of that point for the Holy Spirit, which arguably includes Australia, NZ and the Pacific. He called it “Terra Australis del Espiritu Santo” or Southland of the Holy Spirit. Norman and I have stood at the very point he declared it with local Christians and spoken at events there and conferences in Espirito Santo.
See my book which tells the amazing story of Quiros’ adventure and ours and the story of the local people. HERE
PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN AGAINST ANTISEMITISM AND
ANTI-ISRAEL BIAS
We thank those who have donated to our Public Relations Campaign Against Antisemitism. We have closed the Gofundme campaign which was not well supported but it is still possible to donate via our website as it will be a long-term campaign and never has it been more needed.
We are continuing with our monthly zoom seminar series and daily social media reaching out worldwide to counter lies re current events and history. We also have a schools education program preparing materials for primary school.
You can donate HERE
EDUCATION CAMPAIGN AGAINST ANTISEMITISM & DISINFORMATION ABOUT ISRAEL
CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW – COMPASSION AND EDUCATION
In a world where misinformation and prejudice often overshadow truth, it’s crucial to elevate voices that stand for justice, compassion, and education. The Indigenous Friends of Israel International is dedicated to fostering understanding, combating disinformation, and supporting the Jewish community both locally and internationally.
Please get involved! We need your help!
We would love to connect with you and help you support Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, working against calls for its destruction and the genocide of its people. These calls are advancing at great pace since October 7. Indigenous Friends of Israel formed in July 2017 because of concerns over Australia’s policy towards Israel. Since then we have gone international as antisemitism is international and isan ancient hatred. The forces standing against Israel also oppose Western and/or Judeo-Christian values which have helped us achieve a society with social cohesion and the rule of law.
Please help us take a stand against antisemitism, and for a community where all are valued and safe. There are many opportunities to use your passion, gifting and skills as a volunteer whether you are a person of faith or not. United we stand and divided we fall. Please complete the form to volunteer.
Are you good at creating or sharing social media, fundraising, administration, film and video making, government advocacy, newsletters, speaking, representing a geographical area, organising zoom meetings or do you have other giftings or talents that you can use to bless the Lord, the Jewish people, and Israel. It doesn’t matter where you live in the world, you can get involved. Check it out here.
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