Thanks for all the encouraging comments and messages after last night’s Talk For Israel event. I think it went really well. Michael Brodsky from the Israeli Embassy spoke about internal political and social issues in Israel. It was interesting to hear him speak and I was particularly fascinated to learn about some of the smaller, minority political parties in Israel – including a party that lobbies on behalf of pensioners. I love that.
Then I spoke about blogging and how to use a blog to campaign for Israel. It was great to be able to share some of what I’ve learned. Jonathan Sacerdoti was the final speaker and he gave an informative and inspiring talk about ways to use Facebook, Twitter and other online resources to advocate for Israel. As well as feeling both educated and motivated by his talk, I also felt very entertained by him.
I was so honoured to be asked to take part. So thanks to Gary Sakol of Israel Connect for that. It was lovely seeing some familiar faces, meeting some Oy Va Goy readers for the first time and also introducing the blog to some new people. I hope everyone enjoyed the evening.
You were excellent, Chas.
How come you are so obsessed with Israel and Zionism?
Good question. The short answer: I’ve been interested in Jewish history and culture for some time. Then I visited Israel in 2006 and had a wonderful and very eye-opening time. I’d already read a great deal of books about the conflict – from both sides of the argument – and became dismayed by the distorted view of Israel that many around the world have.
The longer answer is more complicated and – in parts – personal. I plan to write the longer answer one day and will post it here of course.
I wish I’d been able to attend but, being out in the sticks and having insufficient time to make the journey, it wasn’t possible. A pity because such an event could only be beneficial.
Wishful thinking perhaps, but are there any plans to put together some basic info packs?
Was the evening recorded by any chance? Are there transcripts? Something for those of us who could not be there? Even something that be shared via OyVaGoy, Facebook etc?
Hi Penny, I could send you some – slightly rough – notes from my speech.
Jonathan, There might be a recording, we’ll have to see how well it came out. Will keep you posted.
fantastic – thanks
Chas, that would be brilliant. Thank you.
I think you’ve already got my contact details.
Will do, Penny. Gimme a little while to clean them up a bit so they make more sense. And I’ll see if Jonathan has anything he can send.
I have no notes (!) but am working on getting the video to see if it came out.
Anytime, Chas – there’s absolutely no rush as I’m off to Israel in a couple of weeks (volcanic ash allowing!) and my spare time is still a little tied up in sorting it all out.
Again – thank you.
Looking forward to Jonathan S’s video. Well done Chas.
Would love to see a video of this Chas (am a stick-dweller too).
BTW is there a “What’s On” for pro-Israel events in the UK out there? Would love to attend some but never know where/when they are…
thank you Chas! You and Jonathan where both excellent, and I have received many comments from people who attended telling me how much they got out of it.
Video is in the post 1st class to Jonathan today…
this is very interesting. I don’t know if this is true but I could not verify this story from another news source.
Israel buys 13 Greek islands..
http://www.gpexaminer.com/?p=32