frontlines >> letters ;iv }low to Send Letters We prefer letters relating to JN articles. We reserve the right to edit or reject letters. Letters of 225 words or less are considered first. Longer ones will be subject to trimming. Letter writers are limited in frequency of publication. Letters must be original and contain the name, address and title of the writer and a day phone number. Non-electronic copies must be hand signed. Send letters to the JN: 29200 Northwestern Highway, Suite 110, Southfield, MI 48034; fax (248) 304-8885; e-mail, letters®the jewishnews.com . We prefer email. MSU Hillel Is Dynamic In Support Of Israel We read with excitement the cover story, "A Good Place To Be Jewish: Michigan State University has revitalized Jewish life on campus" (Sept. 5), and appreciate your efforts highlighting the renaissance of Jewish life at MSU. The dynamic growth of MSU Hillel and MSU's Jewish Studies Program have led to the emergence of a vibrant Jewish community with hundreds of opportuni- ties for students at Hillel, on campus and in Israel. We also read, with some disappoint- ment, the letter "Supporting BBYO Ensures Jewish and Israel Survival" (Sept. 5, page 5). The author suggests that, nationally, campus Hillels are failing to offer Israel education, advocacy training and similar opportunities. While this may be the unfortunate case at Florida Atlantic University, at MSU Hillel and the nine campuses represented by the Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan, this couldn't be further from the truth. Under the guidance of our Israel Fellow and professional team, we men- tor students to be confident Israel advo- cates and proud Jews. Notable annual programs include ICAT (Israel Campus Advocacy Training), a weekly series educating students to be stronger Israel advocates, and IsraelFest, an annual campus-wide program, attracting hun- dreds to learn about Israel in a fun, fes- tive atmosphere. Additionally, our semi-annual Taglit Birthright Israel Trips and Alternative Breaks as well as MSU's nationally rec- ognized Israel Study Abroad Programs combine to offer a myriad of immersive Israel learning opportunities. Experience has taught us that build- ing stronger cross-cultural relationships across campus better allows for conver- sation instead of protest. To that end, MSU Hillel supports seven pro-Israel interns and advises numerous student- led Israel groups, including Spartans for Israel, who work on campus networking and educating student groups. Like the letter writer, we laud BBYO as a key organization and are proud that many of its alumni are student lead- ers on our campuses. However, we also know that in Michigan, both Hillel and BBYO are critical to ensuring a strong Jewish future. Ron Elkus, president, MSU Hillel Board of Directors Huntington Woods Cindy Hughey, executive director, MSU Hillel and Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan East Lansing What To Do About Jihad In America? Regarding Robert Sklar's excellent essay "Brotherhood Jihad" (Sept. 12, page 46), I saw the Zionist Organization of America's June 26 showing of the film Jihad in America: The Grand Deception. I wonder what was the outcome of that showing? Who was annoyed by it, and who was informed? Who became demor- alized, and who was activated? Who ignored it, and who bought copies of it to share with others? Too often, we see ourselves as just individuals. "What can one person do?" we ask ourselves. We don't give ourselves enough credit to be able to make a dif- ference; and anyway, we don't know what to do about it. Know that there are things we can do; and we don't have to figure this out all by ourselves because there are many excellent organizations that point the way to go. Just a few of them are Steve Emerson's InvestigativeProject.org , Frank Gaffney's CenterForSecurityPolicy.org and CitizenWarrior.com, which not only provides information, but also teaches people how to effectively share that infor- mation with others. Brigitte Gabriel, a persecuted Christian immigrant from Lebanon, heads ACT! for America, the largest, national security grassroots organization in the U.S. There are local chapters where you can join with others to influence local, state and federal legislators. I encourage all who ask "What can I do, I'm just one person?" to go to the website ActForAmerica.org, find a chap- ter in your neighborhood, sign up for their newsletters or sign one of their let- ters to Congress. In addition, connecting with one or more of these organizations on Facebook will enhance your ability to defend American Liberty from the threats exposed in Jihad in America: The Grand Deception. Steve Emerson will be the featured speaker at the Zionist Organization of America-Michigan Region's 79th Balfour Celebration, 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. See the website MiZOA.org. Dorene Weisberg West Bloomfield Film's Message On Jihad Needs Wider Exposure StandWithUs-Michigan was a proud co- sponsor of the film Jihad in America: The Grand Deception, mentioned in Robert Sklar's essay "Brotherhood Jihad" (Sept. 12, page 46). It was important that the Muslim Brotherhood's deceptive actions, and Steve Emerson's phoned-in report, Yiddish Limerick Phil Elkus and Mia Weiss aboard the Diamond Jack Marc ; It was smooth Sukkot sailing on a warm, Undzer succa is tzu klein, * I admit. Only fier oder finf** it will sit. 0y, I feel drops of rain. So, inside mir vel gain.*** Once again, friends, in shtub**** we will eat. * Undzer succa is tzu klein — Our sukkah is too small ** fier oder finf — four or five *** mir vel gain — we will go **** shtub — home — Rachel Kapen sunny September 10th evening when a group of 150 people took a cruise along the Detroit River on the Diamond Jack. Special thanks to the entire Elkus Family and the Irene Elkus Good reach a wider audience than gathered on June 26 at the Corners in West Bloomfield. Most gratefully, Robert Sklar filled that need with his detailed essay, focused on the film's startling revelations. He carefully recounted the stealth strategy employed by the Muslim Brotherhood's many affiliates, in accordance with the Explanatory Memorandum. Too few in leadership positions in our community have accepted that detailed document as a sincere strategic plan to undermine and replace democracy with a Shariah-based dictatorship in North America. I hope that Sklar's essay stimulates JN readers to locate and study the document's 18-page English version on the Internet. Its contents provide a perceptual screen for identifying members of the "shadowy camp:' as Sklar defined them, and their anti-American/anti-Israel activities. While on the Internet, please search the website wwwstandwithus.com for more facts about the Muslim Brotherhood and their like-minded affiliates such as Hamas. Learn about the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement and strategies to challenge these and other threats to Israel's security and our way of life in North America. Barbara Moretsky, president StandWithUs-Michigan Times Fund for making it a fun and fabulous event that included plenty of Motown music, dancing and refreshments. II PR E S CA S Sage tie .Vate ENCS iiP2N A RIM Crieatedb#,Steven Van Zandt and Marc Brickman Thurs. Nov 14, 2013 Fox Theatre ate& kr. a chance. to win, 2 FRONT ROW SEATS TO THE SHOW! 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