By Ted Belman
Yesterday I posted an article about a Rally being organized in Atlanta by Americans United with Israel. Today I got this letter of appreciation. But more important it explains how a number of people came together out of love for Israel to make this happen. I hadn’t realized that Kaylene was the originator of the event and the founder of Americans United with Israel. To Kaylene I say, Thank you and may this be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
I just wanted to write you to say, Thank you very much for bringing up Americans United with Israel on your web page. There has been a lot of traffic from Israel and other areas afterward on our website.
This event is very important to a geat deal of people that has been working very hard to bring it together. I am so grateful to all of them. It is almost a miracle that we have been able to bring together the lineup of speakers that has confirmed in just a matter of a couple of weeks. When this event was placed on my heart I had no idea how I would pull it off. I just took a step of Faith. The next thing you know I was on the phone with the Consul’s office and Congressman’s. My friend’s Lynne, Don, Fritz and Ruth really helped me in my approach and we had 25 volunteers for the event when I was introduced to Cathie which has introduced me to a few others, like yourself and Mr. Macy.Thank you for writting the letter, every bit helped during that critical time and everything has worked out wonderfully. Your communications about the event has been wonderful. Which has been instrumental in getting the word out there. Believe it or not before you were approached to write that letter, I already had ladies working on food, beverage, decorations, PA & staging and more. I would have never had pulled this off without the “entire” network of people helping me. It has been truly amazing.
Again, Todah Rabah! I am grateful for your article, as you can see there are many that made a difference. Cathie has been a great help to the Americans United with Israel event efforts. What a Powerhouse she can be. I just love her. The real story is about the desire of so many Americans that feel so passionately about the United States’ realtionship with Israel, and how on the drop of a dime a group of people didn’t even blink to get involved to show their support to the people of Israel. This event is for the purpose of giving Strength & Support to the Jewish State of Israel and PM Netanyahu now matter what happens, as any friend should to another.
May you recieve a Double Portion of Blessing for your words of encouragement toward the efforts of this event. I hope you write more as we get closer to August 14th, 2011.
Shalom Shalom,
Ms. Kaylene Rudy
Founder & Chairman
Americans United with Israel
www.americansunitedwithisrael.org
404-474-7441
I removed all of your remarks, not because your arguments are without merit but because I prefer to welcome Christian support rather than to reject it. This is not just my opinion but my policy. Do not bite the hand that feeds you.
I would like to address that this is about “Americans” United with Israel. This is not about being Jewish or Christian or any other label for that matter. It’s about Unity as citizens of America standing in support of Israel, the Jewish State of democracy in the Middle East. Dropping the labels that has divided us to come together for our Friendship with Israel. I would think that all support would be welcomed by the people of Israel. I know that Americans United with Israel welcomes all Pro-Israel supporters to attend regardless of religion, color, race or age.
Shalom Shalom,
Americans United with Israel
They made a point of making this a secular event.
Todah Rabah, to the State of Israel and to PM Netanyahu for always being an Ally to the United States, as our Friend in the Middle East. This event is not about me it is about You! We, as citizens of America standing as a Voice of Strength and Support for YOU. We are your friends and no matter what happens during these times of trial. We are here to support you, as Friends should for one another.
I just hope that you will find one more ounce of Strength knowing that American citizens are Rallying for You!
I send Love & Shalom to all the people of Israel and also to PM Netanyahu. We understand the stress and trials you are undertaking right now.
We are Americans United with Israel!
Shalom Shalom!