ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA IN THE MEDIA ZOA Florida Director Whisler in Sun Sentinel: ZOA Opposes Jerusalem Consulate for Palestinians Whisler noted, “I knew that an issue of great concern for everyone present was the Biden Administration’s effort to open a Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem, so I asked Consul General Elbaz-Starinsky about it.” “We share the consul general’s view that allowing this would compromise Jerusalem’s status as the eternal, undivided capital of Israel,” she continued. “It is unprecedented for the United States to open a separate consulate where it has an embassy in the country’s capital city.” By Sergio Carmona (NOVEMBER 18, 2021 / SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL) The Consulate General of Israel in Miami and the Latino Coalition for Israel presented the luncheon, which drew attendance from more than 40 evangelical pastors and representatives for Jewish and pro-Israel organizations. The event was a meet and greet luncheon for Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, the new local consul general of Israel overseeing Florida, Kansas, Missouri and Puerto Rico. Elbaz-Starinsky described the luncheon as a wonderful event. “This event with over 40 pastors and community leaders was a wonderful way to connect, to hear and to learn about their love for the state of Israel, and to make sure that they know that as they stand here for us, we also stand here with them working and cooperating for the sake of their communities. It was a wonderful opportunity to hear about their needs and their views.” Mario Bramnick, president of the Latino Coalition for Israel and pastor of New Wine Ministries Church in Cooper City, said, “We really appreciated the consul general in wanting to co-host this event with our organization, Latino Coalition for Israel, and wanting to get to know the leaders.” “He pretty much just opened his heart on how much the consulate here wants to help in any way they can, foster continual relations and open communication lines,” Bramnick continued. Bramnick said there were presidents of pastors associations at the event. “It was a Christian-Jewish event of key Christian and Jewish leaders in South Florida,” he said. Bramnick noted the luncheon focused on the importance of the Christian-Jewish alliance in Florida and throughout, continual strong support for Israel and combatting the rise of antisemitism. READ MORE ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA 2021 VIRTUAL SUPERSTAR GALA SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2021 REGISTER NOW! ‌ ‌ ‌ About Us News Videos ZOA Report Events Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2021, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]