December 12, 2016
12 Kislev 5777
Major Maton Or
Chief of External Relations of the Military Academy
Dear Major Or:
Our synagogue, the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, is one of the oldest and most historic congregations in New York City with strong Israeli support and Israeli ties. And, as you know, we have hosted the INDC officers over the last four years
for Shabbat services and dinner when they have visited the United States. These visits have been a high point for many of our congregants over the years.
This spring, I will be leading a congregational mission to Israel with approximately 100 members from our synagogue family. Many joining me on this March Mission have attended the INDC visits and have found it both meaningful and enlightening
to have had the opportunity to dialogue one on one with the men and women who are the new generation of leaders for the security of Israel.
We would like the opportunity to visit with the college and its officers on our upcoming mission. Our travel professionals at Da’at Travel have carved out the afternoon of March 30 for a visit. If this is not convenient we will rearrange
our schedule accordingly. Amir Lavi, alavi@daattravel.co.il, our point person, will be in touch.
I can be reached at ahirsch@swfs.org or 212-877-4050/221.
In advance, thank you for your kind consideration.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
cc: Major Liat Shilo
Amir Lavi
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Donna Levine
Membership & Projects Coordinator
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
30 West 68th Street
New York, NY 10023
212-877-4050 x223
dlevine@swfs.org
