Major-General (ret.) Amidror, an outspoken opponent of Ariel Sharon’s Disengagement Plan, will be speaking on his assessment of the strategic threats against Israel emanating from Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza.



The theme of this year's annual celebration is, "Bet El: Where Jewish History Began and Where Jewish Life Continues to Thrive."



Bet El remains committed to building in the land of Israel, as well as the spreading of genuine Torah values. Bet El owns and operates several schools and other educational institutions including the town's most well-known undertaking, the Arutz Sheva Israel National News network.



Joining Jean and Eugen Gluck, Chairman of the American Friends of Bet El/Arutz-7 at the dinner, will be Arutz Sheva staff members Executive-Director Yaakov “Ketzaleh” Katz, Senior Correspondent Rabbi Yedidya Atlas, and popular English Radio show host Alex Traiman.



This year's dinner will honor will be Guest of Honor Rabbi Dr. Yehuda Bohrer, Shomer Bet El awardees Gail and Michael Weisbrod, Aishet Chayil awardee Mrs. Nechama Kapelius, and Young Leadership awardees Shulamis and David Teiler.



Known as one of the largest Zionist dinners in America with upwards of 1,500 attendees, interested parties can receive reservation information and the like via telephone/fax: 718-263-1647, or email: afbeyc@ix.netcom.com.