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January 1, 2016 -     For Israelis living in America for an extended period of time, locating an embracing community and creating a national identity can be a conundrum for many. Am I an Israeli? Am I an American? How does Judaism play a role in my life? How can I support Israel while living here?  These are just a smattering of questions that ruminate in the minds Read More…

January 1, 2016 -     I share the conviction held by many that the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement poses a strategic threat to the State of Israel. Simply put, BDS seeks to destroy the world’s one and only Jewish State – and we must take them at their word. However, those that believe this is just an issue for Israel or the Jewish Read More…

December 31, 2015 -       The Milstein Foundation Campus Allies Mission to Israel is designed for pro-Israel political activists and student leaders who are non-Jewish. Participants experienced the land of the Bible, gained a deeper understanding of the strategic and social issues facing Israel today, and examined the challenges and opportunities associated with the Read More…

December 22, 2015 -     A campaign of hate is sweeping across our country. The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement – advancing an agenda to demonize the Jewish people and destroy the State of Israel – is moving from the fringes of our society and into the mainstream. Churches, labor unions, and associations have voted to divest from Israeli comp Read More…

December 11, 2015 -     October 2015: Gila and Adam Milstein accept the Humanitarian of the Year Award at the Magen David Adom Red Star Ball Read More…

November 25, 2015 -     Our Mission As a community-wide initiative, EndBDS brings together partner organizations and pro bono lawyers throughout the pro-Israel community in an unprecedented way, working to fight anti-Israel activity through united action. EndBDS is meant as a one-stop destination for those fighting the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement, an Read More…

November 20, 2015 -     Adam Milstein — an Israeli-American entrepreneur and community leader — speaks about the principles of active philanthropy and his work to strengthen the State of Israel and the Jewish people.     Read More…

November 6, 2015 -     Adam Milstein is among Los Angeles’ most visible Israeli-American philanthropists. Through the family foundation that he runs with his wife, Gila, the San Fernando Valley resident gives upward of $1 million annually to dozens of organizations, including the Birthright Israel Foundation, the American Jewish Committee’s Project Interchange and Hi Read More…

November 3, 2015 -     In his opening remarks, in front of the Israeli American Council’s 2nd Annual National Conference this month, Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu said: “I appreciate all of the work that the Israeli-American Council does to strengthen the critical US-Israel Alliance”. The event – representing largest gather Read More…

October 26, 2015 -     During time of increased conflict in Israel, a record-breaking $12m is raised at American Friends of Magen David Adom event By Kelly Hartog October 25, 2015, 11:06 pm   LOS ANGELES — It was an evening to rival any number of Los Angeles red carpet events as The American Friends of Magen David Adom celebrated its third annual Red Star Read More…