Monthly Archives: October 2011

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Posted on October 30, 2011 by theassociatedoverseas

Walking through Machne Yehuda – the big open-air market in Jerusalem- on Thursday night, I ran into friends who were the previous tenants of my apartment in the heart of Jerusalem. We were comparingnotes on the quirks of the apartment … Continue reading →

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Relationships Matter When it Comes to Israel

Posted on October 28, 2011 by theassociatedoverseas

Did you know that last year the United States Congress appropriated THREE BILLION DOLLARS in security assistance to Israel as part of the overall Foreign Aid Bill?  Or that more than three quarters of both the House and Senate recently … Continue reading →

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Honor Gilad’s Return with a Tree

Posted on October 19, 2011 by theassociatedoverseas

Jewish National Fund wanted to do something meaningful to celebrate the momentous occasion of Gilad Shalit’s homecoming. In his honor, anyone can plant a tree in Israel for free and send a personalized certificate to the Shalit family. Gilad’s long-awaited … Continue reading →

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How well do you know your sister city?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by theassociatedoverseas

The Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership, launched in 2003, has set people-to-people connections as its top priority. Through a variety of venues, the Partnership provides a wonderful opportunity for Baltimoreans and Ashkelonim to bond with their brothers and sisters overseas on issues of … Continue reading →

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