Special Yom Ha'atzmaut BBQ for IDF Soldiers
Dear Friends and Supporters,
This year, in honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day), we are embarking on a meaningful initiative that deviates from our traditional annual programming. Recognizing the unwavering dedication and sacrifice of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers, we are shifting our focus from the bustling parks of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to the heart of where our heroes serve.
For the first time, we will host a Yom Ha’atzmaut BBQ directly on a military base (an undisclosed location), dedicated exclusively to the brave men and women of the IDF. This special event is not just about providing a delicious meal; it’s about showing our appreciation, boosting morale, and standing in solidarity with those who protect and ensure the security of our beloved country.
We also plan to bring four buses of MASA students, Birthright participants, gap year students, and Reichmann University students to assist, meet, and celebrate alongside the soldiers.
An Invitation to Make a Difference
To make this ambitious plan a reality, we are reaching out to our community for support. We invite you to join us by becoming a sponsor for the event. Sponsorship starts at $360, offering you a unique opportunity to directly contribute to bringing joy and a sense of home to our soldiers during Yom Ha’atzmaut.
Why Sponsor?
Your sponsorship will help cover the costs of food, equipment, and entertainment, ensuring that our celebration can provide the warmth and recognition our soldiers deserve. More than just a BBQ, this event is a gesture of our collective gratitude, an opportunity to connect with our protectors, and a way to strengthen the bonds within our community.
If you have donated in the past, we thank you for your previous support. Unlike our previous initiatives, this one aims to help soldiers celebrate Israel’s Independence Day in the best way we know how.
Join Us in Supporting Our Soldiers
Below, you will find a donation form where you can indicate your sponsorship level and contribute to this special celebration. Whether you’re able to sponsor, donate, or spread the word, every action counts towards making this Yom Ha’atzmaut an unforgettable experience for our soldiers.
Together, let’s show the IDF soldiers how much their service means to us. Join us in making this Yom Ha’atzmaut a day of joy, unity, and appreciation on the front lines.
Thanks
George Deek is an Arab-Israeli diplomat. In 2018, Deek was appointed Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan. He is the first Israeli Arab Christian to become an ambassador. Deek grew up in an Eastern Orthodox Christian family in the Ajami neighborhood of Jaffa, in a building where the other tenants included Muslims, Catholics, Jews and a Catholic priest of Jewish ancestry.[2][3] His father, who worked as a tax advisor,[3] was one of the leaders of the Christian community in Jaffa who served as chairman of the Orthodox Association, and was considered a well-known and popular figure in the city until in 2015 a square was inaugurated in his memory in Jaffa in the presence of Mayor Ron Huldai.[4] According to Deek, his grandparents fled to Lebanon for safety when the 1947–1949 Palestine war, having been told that the Jews would slaughter them if they remained in their homes, but expecting to return home once Arab armies defeated the Jews.[3] According to Deek, when the war ended, his grandparents felt that they had been “deceived”, and decided to return illegally to their home in Jaffa rather than remaining in Lebanon as refugees. Since reentering the country was illegal, Deek’s grandfather, an electrician, was arrested and jailed.
