Popular American broadcaster Sid Rosenberg and actor, comedian, and Israel advocate Michael Rapaport were guests of the One Israel Fund on a special solidarity and advocacy visit to Judea, Samaria, and Binyamin, which was planned and led by Eve Harow, to boost the spirits of Israel’s citizens..
Scott Feltman, Executive Vice President of One Israel Fund, added, “By visiting Judea and Samaria, Sid and Michael are not only showing much appreciated solidarity but are also opening a window to what is actually happening on the ground. They are rare ambassadors of truth for the Jewish People.” The two men are among the most prominent voices in the American discourse for Israel in the current war against our enemies.
In Ma'ale Levona, Rosenberg and Rapaport, accompanied by Binyamin Regional Council Governor and Yesha Chair Yisrael Ganz, joined winemaker Amichai Lourie of Shiloh Winery for a festive dinner at his home. *They also visited Marc Provisor's art studio in Shiloh. Marc, One Israel Fund’s Director of Security and a talented artist, combines a unique blend of counterterrorism and art.
“Sid and Michael,” said Ganz, in his welcoming remarks, “at this historic time in the rebuilding of the State of Israel, when all our enemies are rising up against us to destroy us – you are doing holy and courageous work for the Jewish People, as our ambassadors of truth on the advocacy front. I am sure that I speak on behalf of all Israelis when I say to you here, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!”
Ganz also thanked the One Israel Fund for leading the tour. “For decades you have been the driving force behind support for the Judea and Samaria towns that are strengthening our presence in all parts of Israel.”
Earlier in the day Rosenberg toured Ancient Shiloh, where Binyamin Regional Council International Desk Director Eliana Passentin presented both Rapaport and Rosenberg with a gift on behalf of the residents of Binyamin – a Hasmonean style pottery lamp, an exact replica of a lamp found in the archaeological excavations at Ancient Shiloh, that can be used to light the Hanukkah menorah.
“You are a light to the Jewish People,” Passentin told the two men. “You are our shofar. You are a courageous voice against all of Israel's enemies who seek to destroy us.”
The two men thanked her wholeheartedly for this special gift, saying they will feel honored to use the lamp to light their Hanukkah menorahs.
“It was an honor to guide Sid and Michael through our heartland with Tanach in one hand and maps in the other. Their commitment to defending Israel has been tremendously enhanced by seeing the places and meeting the people of Judea and Samaria. Looking forward to their next trip,” said Eve Harow.