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Miami Students for Israel
"Israel was not created to disappear - Israel will endure and flourish. It is the child of hope and the home of the brave. It can neither be broken by adversity nor demoralized by success. It carries the shield of democracy and it honors the sword of freedom."
-John F. Kennedy
PROMOTING TRUTH AND FAIRNESS: Who are We?
Miami Students for Israel (MS) is the Miami University pro-Israel student organization. MSI is comprised of dedicated students who share a common interest and commitment to the people and the State of Israel. In our effort to defend and preserve the values of freedom, democracy, and peace MSI works to educate the Miami community about the importance of strong US-Israel ties.
Miami Students for Israel - More information
Who Should Join?
All students, regardless of faith, level of knowledge, or field of study are encouraged to join MSI
MSI is for anyone who:
• Has a curiosity about Israel's history and current events.
• Has a passion for Israel's land, people, and culture.
• Wants to have fun and meet new people, while advocating for Israel.
WHAT KIND OF ACTIVITIES DOES MSI DO?
MSI secures funding from the Associated Student Government to host lectures, social events, and trips.
Some of last year's activities included:
• Road-trip to Chicago for the AIPAC Midwest Summit
• Campus-wide lecture from the Ohio Secretary of State, Kenneth Blackwell.
• Israel advocacy workshop given by Washington DC Director of the American Jewish Committee, David Bernstein.
•Lecture by Miami University Geography Department chair, Jim Rubenstein on the topic of Israel's Security Fence.
Why We Stand Behind Israel...
Diversity. In Israel, people of all backgrounds, including women, gays, and Arabs and dozens of other ethnic communities are actively involved in Israeli society and life.
A free press. There are over a dozen major newspapers in Israel, both in Hebrew and Arabic, and a lively journalistic debate.
Freedom of worship. Jews, Christians, Muslims, and a myriad of other religions call Israel "home." Holy sites are open to members of different faiths who seek to worship in peace.
Democracy. Israel's government runs on a system of checks and balances, with an independent judicial branch and a parliament that includes parties that span the political spectrum and the ethnic-religious divide.
Israel--a home for all voices.
WHY JOIN MSI?
There are lots of great reasons to join Miami Students for Israel:
1. Politics: affect the political process by informing the campus community about events involving Israel.
2. Education: learn things about the history, culture, and people of Israel, as well as the current political events.
3. Fun: MSI will be throwing parties during the year. Meet lots of interesting people and have a good time.
4. Leadership: MSI is a small group that does a lot of big projects, and we are looking for new leadership. Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Freshmen can hold board positions and can become president within the first semester of involvement.
MSI Leadership
President - Jennifer Litvak
Treasurer - Andy Bailer
Vice President - Sarah Marcus
Members at Large - Jenny Jacob, Shaina Rood
Advisor - Amy Greenbaum
10 Facts Every College Student Should Know About Israel
Compiled and produced by Miami Students for Israel
1. Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East today. All Israeli citizens--Christians, Muslims, and Jews--have freedom of religion and the right to vote.
2. Israel wants peace: When courageous Arab leaders, such as Egypt's President Sadat and Jordan's King Hussein, reach out their hands to Israel, peace was achieved.
3. 10 Arabs and 18 women serve in Israel's parliament. Men and women have access to education, modern health care, and good jobs.
4. Israel is a key American ally against terrorism and understands that if you reward terrorism, you only get more terrorism.
5. Israel was the eighth country to have independently launched its own satellite into space.
6. There are currently some 100 Israeli companies traded in the U.S. stock markets, representing the second-largest number of foreign firms (after Canada).
7. Twenty percent of the country's workforce are university graduates, the highest proportion in the world, after the U.S.
8. Israel has the world's highest percentage of engineers and medical doctors per capita in the world.
9. AOL bought Mirabilis, and Israeli start-up that developed the technology (ICQ) for notifying Internet-users if their friends are on-line.
10. The combined land size of Arab countries is 650 times the size of Israel. The Arab nations are represented by 21 separate countries. There is only one Jewish nation.
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