Speakers at the panel discussion. From left: Rabbi Michael Safra of B'nai Israel Congregation; Larry Sidman of Congregation Beth El Men's Club; Amb. Richard Schifter; Rep. Elliot Engel; and Eilav Benjamin, Counselor for Political Affairs, Embassy of Israel.
A standing-room only crowd of close to 400 people packed the Swoff Chapel to hear three prominent individuals discuss the background and implications of a proposed initiative by the Palestinians to have the U.N. approve Palestinian Statehood. Guests included: Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY); Embassy of Israel Counselor for Political Affairs Eliav Benjamin; and U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Richard Schifter. Click here to see a slide show of the event.
“AJIRI is playing a crucial function to redress the balance of the automatic majority against Israel at the UN. This role is critical as Israel faces a concerted campaign of delegitimization which appropriates and abuses multilateral forums for their agenda.”