US-Israel Leaders Summit in Washington DC to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of Israel and Strengthen the US-Israel Partnership
The Event will Feature the Capitol Hill Premiere of “Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin” and Host a High-Level Reception — A Wine Tasting Event with Wines from The Psagot Winery in Israe
US-Israel Leaders Summit in Washington DC to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of Israel and Strengthen the US-Israel Partnership
The Event will Feature the Capitol Hill Premiere of “Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin” and Host a High-Level Reception — A Wine Tasting Event with Wines from The Psagot Winery in Israel
WASHINGTON, DC, June 4, 2023—International Leaders Summit (ILS), a US-based think tank, will host the historic US-Israel Leaders Summit, at the Cannon House Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on June 5, 2023 to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of Israel and to strengthen the US-Israel Partnership on the cultural, economic, trade and security fronts. Partners of the event include Co-Host US Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) and the Menachem Begin Heritage Center.
At the inaugural US-Israel Leaders Summit, the organizer will feature the Capitol Hill premiere of the documentary “Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin.” A high-level reception will feature a wine tasting with wines from the Psagot Winery, an award-winning boutique winery in the hills of Jerusalem.
"This timely high-level event presents a positive story of the significance of the rule of law, freedom and democratic principles,” said Natasha Srdoc, co-founder, International Leaders Summit and co-host of America’s Roundtable. “Israel’s 75th anniversary is a testament of the incredible work accomplished by the Jewish state’s leaders and engaged citizens in transforming a barren land and making it bloom with agricultural exports and the sharing of ideas and innovation from the fields of healthcare and technology. At the inaugural US-Israel Leaders Summit, we are honored to partner with the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in advancing our shared values and principles.”
Speakers participating at the event include the following:
—Co-host of the event US Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL), chairman, US House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
—Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit
—US Congressman Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Co-Chair, Congressional Israel Allies Caucus and Member, US House Armed Services Committee
—Congressman Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Member, US House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Armed Services Committee
—US Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), Vice-Chairman, US House Armed Services Committee
—US Congressman John James (R-MI), Member, US House Foreign Affairs Committee
—Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, Senior Rabbi, Congregation B’nai Tzedek in Potomac, Maryland
—Na’Ama Berg, Co-Owner, The Psagot Winery, Israel; Gabriel Groissman, former Mayor of Bal Harbour; Florida
—Becky Keenan, president and founder of One With Israel and pastor, Gulf Meadows Church, Houston, Texas
—Alex Traiman, CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief, Jewish News Syndicate; Jonathan Gruber, "Upheaval - The Journey of Menachem Begin"
—Rachel Greenberg, Producer and Researcher, "Upheaval - The Journey of Menachem Begin"; Srilekha Reddy Palle, Board Member, American Hindu Coalition
Video messages shown at the event will feature the following leaders:
—Herzl Makov, CEO, Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Jerusalem
—Chris Mitchell, CBN News, Middle East Bureau Chief, Jerusalem and Executive Advisory Board Member, International Leaders Summit
—John Catsimatidis, Owner and CEO of the Red Apple Group and Owner, WABC Radio, New York City.
“The Menachem Begin Heritage Center is pleased to partner with members of Congress in the United States and the International Leaders Summit to celebrate Israel's 75th anniversary on Capitol Hill and strengthen US-Israel ties,” said Herzl Makov, president of the Menachem Begin Center. “The friendship between Israel and the United States remains strong because of our shared values and mutual respect. The event in Washington, DC, is an excellent way to continue to affirm and celebrate this relationship.”
“America was the first nation to recognize Israel’s independence on May 14, 1948, and the partnership between America and Israel is stronger than ever,” said Joel Anand Samy, co-founder, International Leaders Summit and co-host, Jerusalem Leaders Summit. “When looking at the attempts by some, even on Capitol Hill, to give aid to the movement to boycott, divest and sanction the state of Israel, known as BDS, each one of us in free societies have a responsibility to stand firm in our shared principles, to address the scourge of anti-Semitism and to protect Jewish communities around the world.”
“Directing the first English-language feature documentary on Prime Minister Begin has been an eye-opening exploration of the heart and mind of one of the most iconic leaders of the 20th century,” said Jonathan Gruber, director of “Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin.” “From his Eastern European roots to becoming an advocate and politician on the world stage, Begin's humility and modesty belie his courage and resilience. For better or for worse, he stood up for his ideals, and, ultimately, he held himself accountable to them. World leaders today would be wise to learn from someone who did not enrich himself through his position but fought for his values and beliefs on behalf of the people who elected him."
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