On Wednesday night, families worldwide will celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover in new and challenging circumstances. We encourage you to print out this year's AIPAC Haggadah Supplement and share it with those participating in your Seders.
In this year's Haggadah Supplement, designed to be used around the conversation of the Four Children, we explore our opportunities to make pro-Israel activism a meaningful part of our Jewish practice.
We hope this year's supplement will inspire you to share your own stories of connection to the people of Israel.
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To access the Haggadah Supplement, please click on the thumbnail to view a PDF that you can print on 8.5" x 11" paper from your computer.
Hope you have a wonderful holiday and continue to stay safe and well.
Best,
Brian Shankman
Director of Regional Affairs and Development
Legislative Initiatives AIPAC is Supporting
Extend the U.N. Arms Embargo on Iran:
On Oct. 18, 2020, the U.N. arms embargo on Iran will expire, making an already chaotic Middle East even more dangerous for America and Israel.
AIPAC is urging Congress to support bipartisan initiatives to extend the U.N. arms embargo on Iran: aipac.org/IranEmbargo
The International Criminal Court is considering unjust, politicized criminal cases against America and Israel.
AIPAC is urging Congress to sign bipartisan letters in the Senate and House encouraging continued support for the U.S. and Israel against illegitimate attacks by the ICC: aipac.org/ICC
80 Israeli Companies Take Up The Fight Against COVID-19
Israel is a capable partner helping to keep Americans healthy and safe, including in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 80 Israeli companies are actively working on wide-ranging solutions. Their expertise includes remote monitoring, diagnostics and decision support, protection and prevention, and addressing the social and mental health aspects of the virus.
Medtronic's Israel Division to Give Away Ventilator Patents to its Competitors Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
This week, the CEO of Medtronic's Israel division, Yaron Yitzhari, announced that the company would release all of Medtronic's patents for the production of ventilators, in order to enable any company wishing to manufacture them to use Medtronic's blueprints, for free. Medtronic is the world's largest manufacturer of medical equipment.
"When it comes to the financial impact, it has negligible weight, because the main thing is saving lives, and that's what our company knows how to do," Yitzhari said.
The U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement, 35 Years On: A Win-Win
The U.S.-Israel relationship strengthens both countries in a wide variety of areas. While the well-known homeland security and defense benefits are most often discussed, both countries also benefit from a robust bilateral trade relationship.
In April 1985, the United States signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with Israel—America’s first FTA with any country. Thirty-five years later, the agreement is still a cornerstone of the U.S.-Israel relationship. Its benefits to the two allies continue to grow with each passing year, having turned the United States into Israel’s largest trading partner.
U.N. Praises 'Excellent' Israeli-Palestinian Cooperation in Fight Against Pandemic
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the United Nations has praised Israel for its "excellent" cooperation with the Palestinian Authority in fighting the coronavirus.
Israeli and Palestinian officials, having long worked together on security and civil matters, recently set up a special mechanism to communicate "moment by moment" on all issues related to the virus, a senior Palestinian official said.
In its first "emergency situation report," the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs noted "unprecedented cooperation on efforts aimed at containing the epidemic" between Israeli and Palestinian authorities.
