Email from Milstein Family Foundation Israel is the Floodgate. The best strategy to the defend the West is to the defend Israel. October 2024 NEWSLETTER Who We Are Our Mission For years, we’ve allowed neo-Marxists and radical Muslims to exploit the very foundations of our democracy, infiltrating our society and institutions with a singular goal: to dismantle the Western way of life. October 7th marked the moment when their hidden agendas were publicly unveiled, no longer operating in the shadows. We saw the impact on college campuses, where antisemitic demonstrations have become commonplace, on social media where hate spread unchecked, in politics, corporate America, and the mainstream media. How did this happen, despite the seemingly incompatible ideologies of Islamism and Marxism? The alarming reality is that these forces have found common ground in their shared desire to erode the principles that underpin our freedoms. In our latest piece, "American Deterioration and the Appeasement of the Islamo-Marxist Alliance, Pre and Post 10/7," we discuss the West’s complacency towards the rise of and prominence of genocidal, oppressive and radical Islamist entities like Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and ISIS in Western society. Specifically, how ignoring political trends over the last 10 years, such as the rise of the Islamists neo-Marxist alliance, paved the way for a dramatic rise in antisemitism. We argue that the aggression of these radical groups threatens the freedom, democracy, and human dignity that define the Western world and call on West to confront its internal enemies who fraudulently represent themselves as champions of liberal values – not just for the security of the Jewish people, but for the sake of freedom and democracy everywhere. In an article published earlier this year titled, "As Liberal Jews Feel Abandoned by the Left — What’s Next?", we explored the growing disillusionment among Jews in America who had traditionally been aligned with leftist movements. For many, the events following October 7th exposed, for the first time, the tangible consequences of the Islamo neo-Marxist alliance, which sparked a sharp rise in antisemitism within progressive circles. This betrayal prompted a reevaluation of long-held political loyalties. In the article, we urge Jews to reconsider blind allegiance to any political party and instead adopt a litmus test: support only those candidates who are unequivocally committed to combating antisemitism and upholding the U.S.-Israel alliance. This approach is essential not only for Jews but for all Americans who wish to safeguard our democracy and shared values. If you're interested in partnering with us to fight antisemitism, support the State of Israel, and protect American democracy, we would love to hear from you. Lastly, we invite you to learn about The Louis D. Brandeis Center, a nonprofit organization established to protect the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promote justice for all through legal advocacy. Warm regards,  Gila and Adam Milstein Would You Like to Join the L.A. Impact Forum? The Impact Forum is an exclusive network of philanthropists based in Los Angeles. Its mission is to introduce like-minded donors to each other and connect them to exceptional nonprofit organizations that fight antisemitism, strengthen American democracy, and support the State of Israel. The goal of the Impact Forum events is to convene donors and provide financial support to innovative and effective nonprofits. Our next Impact Forum event will take place on November 7th, 2024, and will include presentations by UN Watch and the Middle East Forum as well as a keynote speech by former Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett. If you are interested in joining our upcoming event on November 7th, kindly fill out this form. Please be advised that space is limited and filling out this form does not guarantee your spot. We will send you an email to confirm your registration. Preference will be given to philanthropists who have donated at past events. To learn more about the mission and work of the Impact Forum Foundation, click here to watch Adam Milstein's interview with the Jerusalem Post from April 8, 2024. American Deterioration and the Appeasement of the Islamo-Marxist Alliance, pre and post 10/7 This article was originally published in The Jerusalem Post, on October 23rd, 2024, written by Adam Milstein. "For too long, radical Muslim movements have been given a pass by the international community influenced by the far-left. Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, ISIS, and their ilk have grown in strength and influence, not because they are powerful forces, but because the West has repeatedly chosen diplomacy and appeasement over moral clarity. This willingness to engage with regimes and organizations that openly call for the destruction of Israel and the West has predictably led to disaster. Now is the time for moral clarity. Israel is the floodgate. The fight to defend Israel is a fight to defend Western values. Appeasement and moral ambiguity will only lead to more violence and hatred. The West must confront its enemies within and stand with Israel against the enemies on its border. Not just for the sake of the Jewish state, but for the sake of freedom and democracy everywhere." Read More Stand By Me with Gila Milstein "With a warm heart and open arms, Stand By Me is the extended family in support of its brothers and sisters on their road to recovery." Gila Milstein President Stand by Me is a nonprofit organization led by Gila Milstein since 2009. Its mission is to provide daily support to Israeli-American cancer patients and their families living in Los Angeles. Please consider donating to ensure that Stand by Me can continue to fulfill its mission to make sure no one faces cancer alone in our community. Watch this heartwarming video here to learn more about Stand By Me Stand By Me is in need of psychologists and therapists who can donate their time to provide emotional support and assistance to our members and their families. If you would like to join our family of volunteers, please fill out this form or call our office at (818) 664-4100. "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." For more information, please visit our website at www.StandByMeLA.org As Liberal Jews Feel abandoned by the Left — What’s next? This article was originally published in the Jerusalem Post on January 10th, 2024. "Jewish-Americans, motivated by our people’s values, traditions and history, gravitated to the political left in America. With an emphasis on Tikkun Olam, American Jews embraced a critical role in social justice movements throughout history. In recent years, Critical Race Theory (CRT), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology and the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement carved out large pieces within the left’s agenda. Many liberal Jews have supported these developments believing that they’re the next phase of a long tradition of liberal activism. They were mistaken, no allyship with CRT, DEI, and BLM will protect them. Jews who tirelessly fight for acceptance and admittance in the intersectionality coalition will remain disappointed. We are not welcome." Read More Spotlight Organization The Louis D. Brandeis Center (LDB) works to advance the civil and human rights of the Jewish people and promotes justice for all. Since 2011, LDB has enabled institutions — and the public — to recognize the contemporary forms of antisemitism taking place on and off college campuses. When institutions fail to comply with their legal obligations, LDB holds them accountable through federal and state lawsuits, filing complaints to the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, and individual legal defense efforts. Following October 7, the demand for our legal services has increased dramatically. We have taken legal action at prominent institutions like Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and UC Berkeley, as well as at institutions like the University of Vermont and the City University of New York. In addition, in response to the growing wave of antisemitic curriculum and behavior in K-12 education, LDB has launched major legal actions against school districts and individual schools across the nation. We are grateful to the Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation, which has been a valued supporter, an excellent connector and convenor, and a thought leader in this space; to join them in supporting LDB’s legal efforts, click HERE. MFF is proud to support The Louis D. Brandeis Center Let's Connect! The Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation | 15910 Ventura Boulevard Suite 700 | Encino, CA 91436 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice