Posted on 06/27/23
Jerusalem, Israel - June 26, 2023 - On Sunday evening, June 25th, the first Pulse of Israel Conference premiered under a program titled, "Unmasking Jew-Hatred within the Palestinian National Movement." Opening and closing remarks and program host was Avi Abelow, CEO of 12Tribe Films Foundation.
The keynote speaker was former White House Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism Ambassador Elan Carr. "The Impact of Antisemitism Anti-Zionism of Jewish Identity and our Response" was his topic.
Highlights of his remarks were shortened into this video:
Abelow, as a prominent media entrepreneur, leverages his expertise to create innovative platforms and engage audiences worldwide. He has played a pivotal role in developing and managing various media projects, demonstrating a deep understanding of the digital landscape.
With a passion for current affairs and political analysis, Abelow has become a voice in the realm of Israeli political commentary. He offers insightful perspectives on international events, often sharing his opinions through articles, videos, and social media platforms. His approach has garnered a dedicated following, making him a trusted source of information for many, standing out against the anti-Israel biased platforms. His large pro-Israel Facebook video archive was taken down without warning.
Widely recognized for his commitment to advocating for Israel and its interests, he actively promotes an understanding of the country's history, culture, and challenges, seeking to counter misinformation and present a view based on a Torah perspective. Through his work, he aims to foster support for Israel's right to exist and thrive in the global community filled with growing antisemitic media.
For global reach, and to connect individuals from diverse backgrounds, the Pulse of Israel Conference had a live audience at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem, Israel, and was broadcast live to audiences in a long list of countries.
The program list of speakers was impressive and each was articulate. Itamar Marcus founder and director of the Palestinian Media Watch was unable to attend as he was in the US speaking at Congressional meetings. The recorded video presentation with multiple images highlighted his remarks on - The "Palestinian movement" & what they teach - for this new media generation to hate and kill Jews.
Veteran British journalist Melanie Phillips spoke on how we must end being on defense and start taking charge and build a coherent strategy to combat the lies shared in the media.
"Why are we silent and masking the takeover of Jewish sites in the land of Israel by the Palestinian Authority?" asked Caroline Glick, columnist, and JNS contributing editor who challenged world Jewry leaders to wake up to the danger of the erasure of Jewish history.
British Colonel Richard Kemp was unable to attend in person as planned and sent a short video under the title "Why the Jewish people and Israel must fight Antisemitism Despite International Apathy."
Sarah Haetzni, Chair of My Israel, received the Pulse of Israel's first Brave Leadership of Zion Award for her leading role after the riots last year in Lod from Kenneth Abramowitz, president of SaveTheWest.com.
Senior Director for Digital Strategy & Partnerships at the Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combatting Antisemitism Ido Daniel moderated a panel with Adiel Cohen and Yirmiyahu Danzig speaking about their successes on TikTok with using their knowledge of Arabic to get truthful stories thru to the young Arab population. College activist Nina Raab told of her experiences of antisemitism on a US campus and her and her brother's actions taken while so many Jewish students remain silent.
In the special video message from attorney Brooke Goldstein, founder of the LawfareProject, and author of "End Jew Hatred: A Manual for Mobilization." she announced $5,000 in financial support available to an organized public protest against antisemitism.
The closing of the conference program included remarks and a bracha from Rabbi Elie Mischel, before the singing of Hatikvah and Ani Maamin.
From 1986-1990, the Abelow family lived in Baltimore, where Peter Abelow, Avi's father was the founding principal of Beth Tefillah High School.
Avi Abelow believes that those who have had enough of Jew hatred disguised as anti-Zionism must take action to expose the truth.
