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tandWithUs (SWU) is an international nonprofit or-
ganization dedicated to strengthening Israel's image
in the world through education. In its 13-year history,
SWU has developed effective programs for high school
and college students, and for advocates worldwide who
want to share facts about Israel. In addition to cities in the
U.S., there are SWU offices in Canada, the U.K. and Israel.
SWU counters anti-Israel billboards; organizes social
media campaigns that educate
people around the world; and
counters the Boycott, Divestment
and Sanctions (BDS) movement
with Buy Israeli Goods campaigns
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and Israel Matters displays on
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college campuses, among its many
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education efforts.
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StandWithUs mentors MZ Teens
interns and Emerson Fellows
across the U.S. These specially
trained students produce innovative programs with their
fellow students that effectively challenge anti-Israel bias
and misinformation while showcasing their love for Israel.
Co-founder and SWU CEO Roz Rothstein interviews
important personalities about Israel's hot topics on Jewish
Life TV (JLTV) every Tuesday night at 9:30 p.m. EST. The
link to JLTV is accessible on the SWU home page, as is
an archive of past programs and
educational videos.
The StandWithUs Michigan
(SWU-MI) chapter sponsors and
participates in a variety of com-
munity programs where StandWi-
thUs booklets and brochures are
displayed, including at the Walk
for Israel event and statewide

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professional development conferences for educators.
Obtain copies of Israel 101, Israel Pocket Facts, Stand
Up for Israel Activist Guide and many other fact-filled pub-
lications by ordering online at www.standwithus.com and
by calling the SWU-MI office at (248) 325-5306.
Don't miss the excitement of our pre-Chanukah celebra-
tion "Festival of Lights" 2014 reception, program and
dinner on Dec. 7 at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Town-

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The 2014-2015 StandWithUs MZ Teen Interns at the fall training
conference in Los Angeles.

ship. To obtain your invitation, send contact information to
StandWithUs-Michigan, P.O. Box 251153, West Bloomfield,
MI 48325, or call the SWU-MI office at (248) 325-5306.

MICHIGAN

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

4TH

ANNUAL CELEBRATION

CELEBRATING THE 13TH ANNIVERSARY OF STANDWITHUS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2014

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5:30 PM

TEMPLE BETH EL, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN

HONORING

FEATURING

MARGOT AND DR HERBERT GARDNER

EDWIN BLACK
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND JOURNALIST

FOR THEIR WORK ON BEHALF OF ISRAEL

RECEPTION, PROGRAM, DINNER AND MUSIC BY STEFAN KUKURUGYA

(KOSHER MEALS AVAILABLE)

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT STANDWITHUS MICHIGAN
AT 248.325.5306 STANDWITHUSMICHIGAN@GMAIL.COM

StandWithUs

Supporting Israel Around The World

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