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StandWithUs Netherlands international law seminar
SWU Netherlands organized a seminar about international law focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This meeting took place at the University of Maastricht. During the seminar, experts talked about the two-state solution and deeper roots of the conflicts. The seminar is an important part of our education mission.
The room was almost completely sold out. Dr. Fred Grunfeld, Jan van Benthem, Dr. Matthijs de Blois en Andrew Tucker fascinated the visitors for 4 hours straight with lectures. Visitors were also allowed to ask questions what resulted in interesting discussions. It was an insightful day where everyone left a bit smarter than when they came in.
The room was almost completely sold out. Dr. Fred Grunfeld, Jan van Benthem, Dr. Matthijs de Blois en Andrew Tucker fascinated the visitors for 4 hours straight with lectures. Visitors were also allowed to ask questions what resulted in interesting discussions. It was an insightful day where everyone left a bit smarter than when they came in.
StandWithUs Netherlands international law seminar
SWU Netherlands organized a seminar about international law focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This meeting took place at the University of Maastricht. During the seminar, experts talked about the two-state solution and deeper roots of the conflicts. The seminar is an important part of our education mission.
The room was almost completely sold out. Dr. Fred Grunfeld, Jan van Benthem, Dr. Matthijs de Blois en Andrew Tucker fascinated the visitors for 4 hours straight with lectures. Visitors were also allowed to ask questions what resulted in interesting discussions. It was an insightful day where everyone left a bit smarter than when they came in.
The room was almost completely sold out. Dr. Fred Grunfeld, Jan van Benthem, Dr. Matthijs de Blois en Andrew Tucker fascinated the visitors for 4 hours straight with lectures. Visitors were also allowed to ask questions what resulted in interesting discussions. It was an insightful day where everyone left a bit smarter than when they came in.
SWU Netherlands playing soccer at JomHaVoetbal
SWU Netherlands had its own stand at JomHaVoetbal, the yearly Dutch Jewish soccer event. It was an amazing day where we met many new people and had interesting conversations. SWU Netherlands supports Israel everywhere, always.
SWU Netherlands playing soccer at JomHaVoetbal
SWU Netherlands had its own stand at JomHaVoetbal, the yearly Dutch Jewish soccer event. It was an amazing day where we met many new people and had interesting conversations. SWU Netherlands supports Israel everywhere, always.
Rosh Hashanah event in Maastricht 2020
SWU Netherlands succeeded to organize a safe Rosh Hashanah event In cooperation with IJAR Maastricht. We enjoyed each other’s company, opinions, and various background. We hope this is the beginning of an engaged community who will continue coming together.
SWU Maastricht Purim Event 2020 – Collect the hamantashen!
The Jewish community in Maastricht came together for a Purim-event right before the Dutch government announced new corona measures.
The SWU-Netherlands coordinators wanted to ensure a safe location for the Purim celebrations. Maastricht had just celebrated its own carnaval and 2 weeks later it was our turn. The Purim celebration was among the last events before the lockdown measures kicked in.
What made this celebration unique? We don’t even know where to start. Costumes, traditional Purim food, and songs were widely enjoyed till late at night. We also organized several games for the participants. This is how Purim should be.
The SWU-Netherlands coordinators wanted to ensure a safe location for the Purim celebrations. Maastricht had just celebrated its own carnaval and 2 weeks later it was our turn. The Purim celebration was among the last events before the lockdown measures kicked in.
What made this celebration unique? We don’t even know where to start. Costumes, traditional Purim food, and songs were widely enjoyed till late at night. We also organized several games for the participants. This is how Purim should be.
SWU Maastricht Purim Event 2020 – Collect the hamantashen!
The Jewish community in Maastricht came together for a Purim-event right before the Dutch government announced new corona measures.
The SWU-Netherlands coordinators wanted to ensure a safe location for the Purim celebrations. Maastricht had just celebrated its own carnaval and 2 weeks later it was our turn. The Purim celebration was among the last events before the lockdown measures kicked in.
What made this celebration unique? We don’t even know where to start. Costumes, traditional Purim food, and songs were widely enjoyed till late at night. We also organized several games for the participants. This is how Purim should be.
The SWU-Netherlands coordinators wanted to ensure a safe location for the Purim celebrations. Maastricht had just celebrated its own carnaval and 2 weeks later it was our turn. The Purim celebration was among the last events before the lockdown measures kicked in.
What made this celebration unique? We don’t even know where to start. Costumes, traditional Purim food, and songs were widely enjoyed till late at night. We also organized several games for the participants. This is how Purim should be.
Workshop with Haboniem Dror Netherlands
Last summer, Elad Zigler, director at SWU Netherlands, organized a workshop about BDS and antisemitism for Haboniem Dror Netherlands. SWU Netherlands organizes all kind of workshops and informative sessions about Israel and how to combat antisemitism.
Workshop with Haboniem Dror Netherlands
Last summer, Elad Zigler, director at SWU Netherlands, organized a workshop about BDS and antisemitism for Haboniem Dror Netherlands. SWU Netherlands organizes all kind of workshops and informative sessions about Israel and how to combat antisemitism.
Workshop for Bnei Akiva
In the summer of 2018 StandWithUs Netherlands gave a workshop for the Jewish Youth Movement Bnei Akiwa, while they were visiting Israel. This group of 16 & 17 year olds participated in a fun and educational workshop where they got educated about the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian and got a hands on workshop with tips on how they can defend themselves against antizionism and antisemitism
Workshop for Bnei Akiva
In the summer of 2018 StandWithUs Netherlands gave a workshop for the Jewish Youth Movement Bnei Akiwa, while they were visiting Israel. This group of 16 & 17 year olds participated in a fun and educational workshop where they got educated about the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian and got a hands on workshop with tips on how they can defend themselves against antizionism and antisemitism
Christians for Israel lecture
Elad Zigler, director at SWU Netherlands, was born and raised in the Netherlands and made Aliyah to Israel 10 years ago. If someone knows the differences between the Netherlands and Israel, it is him. The five biggest differences he shared with the participants of a ‘Christians for Israel’ event.
Drinks with IJAR
SWU Netherlands organized a social event with IJAR, the Dutch Jewish student association. We want to thank everyone who was present. It was a great opportunity for networking and meeting Dutch students.
Drinks with IJAR
SWU Netherlands organized a social event with IJAR, the Dutch Jewish student association. We want to thank everyone who was present. It was a great opportunity for networking and meeting Dutch students.
Chanukah Pubquiz
On Monday 23rd of December, SWU Netherlands organized a pubquiz together with IJAR, Bendigamos, and Jewish Young Professionals.
First, we lightened the Chanukah on Dam square. It was amazing to see that this huge central square in the heart of Amsterdam, often used by anti-Israel activists, was now a place for Jews and non-Jews to come together.
First, we lightened the Chanukah on Dam square. It was amazing to see that this huge central square in the heart of Amsterdam, often used by anti-Israel activists, was now a place for Jews and non-Jews to come together.
Chanukah Pubquiz
On Monday 23rd of December, SWU Netherlands organized a pubquiz together with IJAR, Bendigamos, and Jewish Young Professionals.
First, we lightened the Chanukah on Dam square. It was amazing to see that this huge central square in the heart of Amsterdam, often used by anti-Israel activists, was now a place for Jews and non-Jews to come together.
First, we lightened the Chanukah on Dam square. It was amazing to see that this huge central square in the heart of Amsterdam, often used by anti-Israel activists, was now a place for Jews and non-Jews to come together.
Conference in Brussels about Israel
On Wednesday the 25th of September StandWithUs Netherlands went to a conference organized by Belgian friends of Israel. Theme of the event was: “Israel; Diversity at its best?” Four different Israeli speakers gave a presentation including an Arab Muslim, a Druze, a Christian Armenian and a Ilana Sherington from the Israel office.
Conference in Brussels about Israel
On Wednesday the 25th of September StandWithUs Netherlands went to a conference organized by Belgian friends of Israel. Theme of the event was: “Israel; Diversity at its best?” Four different Israeli speakers gave a presentation including an Arab Muslim, a Druze, a Christian Armenian and a Ilana Sherington from the Israel office.
StandWithUs Netherlands meets the Jewish Portuguese-Sephardic community!
One of our goals is to cooperate with other likeminded organizations and to help each other where possible. For that reason, SWU Netherlands organized a zoom meeting about BDS and antisemitism for the Portuguese-Sephardic community. We were very happy to have set this up during the corona crisis where the demand for information is continuously growing
Seminar for ‘young professionals’
In collaboration with other pro-Israel organizations (Including CiJo and Christians for Israel) StandWithUs Netherlands organized on the 30th of November 2016 a seminar for ‘Young Professionals’. This seminar was organized as a reaction to the rising antisemitic incidents plagueing the Netherlands and discussed the issue of combating antisemitism and BDS. On the same the SWU NL co-organized a panel with Elad Zigler (Director StandWithUs Netherlands), Amir Ofek (Israeli MFA) and Neil Lazarus (communications expert and public speaker) with as its topic the fight against BDS and antisemitism.
Seminar for ‘young professionals’
In collaboration with other pro-Israel organizations (Including CiJo and Christians for Israel) StandWithUs Netherlands organized on the 30th of November 2016 a seminar for ‘Young Professionals’. This seminar was organized as a reaction to the rising antisemitic incidents plagueing the Netherlands and discussed the issue of combating antisemitism and BDS. On the same the SWU NL co-organized a panel with Elad Zigler (Director StandWithUs Netherlands), Amir Ofek (Israeli MFA) and Neil Lazarus (communications expert and public speaker) with as its topic the fight against BDS and antisemitism.
Pro-Israel manifestation
On the 6th of september StandWithUs Netherlands participated in a demonstration against BDS organized by Time To Stand Up For Israel in the Hague. This occurred during Israels prime-minister Benyamin Netanyahu visit to Holland. The multiple Israeli flags colored the city blue and white and acted as support for Israel and to counter the hate of the anti-Israel activists. Elad Zigler: “Supporting Israel is not a partisan subject. Israel is the only functioning democracy in the Middle-East and lighting example of coexistence. The only way to lasting peace is dialogue.” Two Christian members of parliaments (Joel Voordwind (ChristenUnie) and Kees van der Staaij (SGP)) were present to support the cause.
Pro-Israel manifestation
On the 6th of september StandWithUs Netherlands participated in a demonstration against BDS organized by Time To Stand Up For Israel in the Hague. This occurred during Israels prime-minister Benyamin Netanyahu visit to Holland. The multiple Israeli flags colored the city blue and white and acted as support for Israel and to counter the hate of the anti-Israel activists. Elad Zigler: “Supporting Israel is not a partisan subject. Israel is the only functioning democracy in the Middle-East and lighting example of coexistence. The only way to lasting peace is dialogue.” Two Christian members of parliaments (Joel Voordwind (ChristenUnie) and Kees van der Staaij (SGP)) were present to support the cause.
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