Subject: Sha'i ben Tekoa to speak Apr 12, 2016; ZOA Mission to Capitol Hill UPCOMING EVENTS: 1. Sha'i ben Tekoa, Tuesday April 12, 2016 (San Diego ZOA event) 2. ZOA Mission to Capitol Hill, Wednesday May 11 3. JNF Brunch, Sunday May 1 4. Yom Ha'Atzmaut Festival, Sunday May 15 (San Diego ZOA will have a booth) 5. Dr. Gerald Steinberg, Monday April 11 (Events 3, 4, and 5 are not sponsored by ZOA; please contact the sponsors if more information is needed.) DETAILS: (1) Sha'i ben Tekoa "Phantom Nation: Inventing the 'Palestinians' as the Obstacle to Peace" 7:30 pm, Tuesday April 12, 2016 sponsored by San Diego Chapter, Zionist Organization of America at Chabad Center of University City 3813 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 (cor. Radcliffe, nr. SW cor. Governor & Genesee) No charge; RSVP not required Sha'i ben Tekoa is a strong Zionist in the Nationalist camp. His popular radio show, Deprogram Program, in which he debunks Arab lies and misleading language, has been on Arutz Sheva / Israel National News for many years. It is now provided on his own website, http://www.deprogramprogram.com/ He views Palestinian nationalism as a successor to Nazism and notes that the Palestinians have turned down opportunities for a state because that's not what they want. He wrote the three-volume Phantom Nation: Inventing the "Palestinians" as the Obstacle to Peace, sold through Amazon. Info: www.sdzoa.org, sandiego@zoa.org, 858/546-1361 (Please see the link near the bottom of www.sdzoa.org for a high resolution pdf flyer with photo for printing.) (2) ZOA Mission to Capitol Hill Wednesday May 11, 2016 http://www.zoa.org/washington-mission-2016/ ZOA Pro-Israel Capitol Hill Mission 2016 GIVE ONE DAY OF YOUR LIFE FOR ISRAEL JOIN THE ZOA IN WASHINGTON DC AT THIS CRITICAL TIME - Personally lobby members of Congress on issues of vital interest to Israel's security - Attend private luncheon with dozens of members of Congress addressing us - Gain valuable insights into the Arab war against Israel and pertinent U.S. policy positions - Meet and greet ZOA members from around the country - Round trip transportation is available from New York Metro Area & Philadelphia - Early Registration including glatt kosher meals - ZOA-subsidized cost of only $135 - After APRIL 15, Registration cost is $199 - Student Discounts Available online Info: National ZOA Office: www.zoa.org, 212-481-1500, Fax: 212-481-1515, info@zoa.org (3) Jewish National Fund 5th Annual San Diego Love of Israel Brunch Sunday, May 1, 2016, 9:30 - 11:30 am at Del Mar Marriott 11966 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130 Featuring Guest Speaker: Ido Aharoni, Consul General of Israel in New York Complimentary Event Israeli-style Breakfast Buffet - Dietary Laws Observed Register in advance. Details and Online Registration: http://www.jnf.org/about-jnf/events/2015/jnf-san-diego-love-of-israel.html For more information, contact Amy Hart, San Diego Executive Director, at ahart@jnf.org or 858-824-9178 x988 (4) Yom Ha'Atzmaut Festival Sunday, May 15, 2016, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at San Diego Jewish Academy http://www.jewishinsandiego.org/israelfest Join our San Diego Jewish community in celebrating Yom Ha'atzmaut - Israel Independence day! Vendor/organizational booths are back this year! Please visit our ZOA booth! Information for Exhibitors: 858-737-7148,-7149, israelfest@jewishinsandiego.org Phyllis Freeman (5) Dr. Gerald Steinberg will speak on Soft-power warfare in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: The Politics of Human Rights and International Law Monday April 11, 2016, 7:00 pm at San Diego State University Arts & Letters Building, Room 101 Free and open to the public Sponsored by SDSU Jewish Studies Program For details, map, and parking, see: http://jewishstudies.sdsu.edu/lectures_events.htm --- Howard L. Dyckman President, San Diego Chapter of the Zionist Organization of America