One hundred and fifty American Jews have touched down in Israel as part of the Orthodox Union\'s solidarity mission led by Mission Chairman Steven Savitsky. During a visit to the studios of Arutz Sheva Israel National Radio, OU President Harvey Blitz said, \"This is the largest Israel mission that we\'ve ever had. We put it together very quickly--in about six weeks. We felt that in light of the situation in Israel, it was very important that Americans show their support and their solidarity with the people of Israel. The way to do that was by action, by bringing a large group to Israel at this time.\"
The OU group is visiting areas throughout Yesha and made a midday stop at Bet El. The township boasts close to 1,000 families with thousands of residents. The OU group saw the many institutions of the Bet El Yeshiva Center, including the Gluck Girl\'s High School complex, the Bnei Tzvi High School, and the college level yeshiva. Chicago Jewish philanthropist Seymour Abrams met with the Executive Director of Bet El institutions Yaakov \"Ketzaleh\" Katz and told him how impressed he is with what has been done in Israel in general, and Bet El in particular.
During an interview with Arutz Sheva, OU President Blitz reacted to President Bush\'s comments that Israel must restrain itself. He said, \"The real responsibility, the first responsibility, the thing [the Arabs] have promised to do in agreement after agreement, is to stop the violence. The Palestinians\' responsibility is to stop the violence completely.\"
The mission is in Israel until August 19th.
The OU group is visiting areas throughout Yesha and made a midday stop at Bet El. The township boasts close to 1,000 families with thousands of residents. The OU group saw the many institutions of the Bet El Yeshiva Center, including the Gluck Girl\'s High School complex, the Bnei Tzvi High School, and the college level yeshiva. Chicago Jewish philanthropist Seymour Abrams met with the Executive Director of Bet El institutions Yaakov \"Ketzaleh\" Katz and told him how impressed he is with what has been done in Israel in general, and Bet El in particular.
During an interview with Arutz Sheva, OU President Blitz reacted to President Bush\'s comments that Israel must restrain itself. He said, \"The real responsibility, the first responsibility, the thing [the Arabs] have promised to do in agreement after agreement, is to stop the violence. The Palestinians\' responsibility is to stop the violence completely.\"
The mission is in Israel until August 19th.