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From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, May 10, 2018:
Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) led a presentation celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the state of Israel. http://bit.ly/2I40iF3
A
A
B
Privilege
of
honoring
the
70th
anniversary
of
the
foundation
of
the
State
of
Israel,
who
I've
had
the
opportunity
to
visit
several
summers
ago,
and
it
was
an
eye-opening
and
life-changing
experience
being
a
Christian
I
had
an
opportunity
to
visit
a
variety
of
sites
and
several
sites
that
I've
learned
about
as
a
young
man
going
to
Sunday
school
as
a
man
of
faith.
It
just
encouraged
me,
as
my
grandmother
would
say,
keep
on
keeping
on
and
so
mr.
B
D
Whereas
Israel
scientific,
economic
and
cultural
achievements
are
testament
to
the
Dinan
is
dynamism
of
the
young
nation.
In
only
70
years,
the
Israeli
economy
has
become
a
leader
in
technology,
medicine
and
agriculture,
and
this
nation
has
developed
a
lasting
friendship
with
the
United
States,
based
upon
a
shared
values
and
mutual
admiration
and.
F
G
Whereas
Mayor
Michael
Nutter
traveled
with
the
Philadelphia
delegation
to
Tel
Aviv
in
2000
team,
in
partnership
with
the
Jewish
Federation
of
Greater
Philadelphia,
to
foster
positive
relationships
with
leadership
in
Israel
and
encourage
Israeli
investment
in
Philadelphia
won
that
trip.
Philadelphia's
representatives
met
with
the
Israelis
President
Shimon,
Priya,
Perez
and.
H
Whereas
Israel's
anniversary
celebration
began
with
the
torch
lighting
ceremony
on
the
evening
of
Wednesday
April
the
18th
and
culminated
with
a
public
Shabbat
service
altogether,
comprising
of
70
total
hours
of
celebration
and
festivities.
These
included
an
all-night,
beach
party
along
a
70
kilometer
stretch
of
coastline,
as
well
as
festivals,
in
homage
to
spontaneous
hora
dances
that
fill
the
streets
after
ben-gurion
declared
the
establishment
of
the
state
and.
I
If
New,
York
and
Miami
had
a
baby,
it
would
be
Tel
Aviv,
whereas,
whereas
those
celebrations
will
also
include
the
world-renowned
Philadelphia
Orchestra,
which
will
travel
to
is
Ranjan
and
play
concerts
in
Haifa,
Tel,
Aviv
and
Jerusalem,
the
only
major
American
Orchestra
to
participate
in
the
anniversary
celebrations,
the
orchestra
will
be
accompanied
by
acclaimed
is
real,
born
and
Philadelphia
bass.
Chef,
Michael
Solomon
know
someone
over
Salva
summon
our
Lord.
Okay,
hey!
That's
what
I
tell
you
hey.
B
Whereas
the
city
of
Philadelphia
formally
celebrates
Israel
anniversary
with
a
series
of
events,
including
a
ceremony
flag-raising
on
may
the
14th
of
2018
outside
of
City
Hall
council
general
Donny,
Diane,
mayor
Jim,
Kenney,
members
of
council
and
others.
Other
city
officials
will
join
the
only
aler
president
and
CEO
of
the
Jewish
Federation
of
the
Greater
Philadelphia
and
Philadelphia
Jewish
community
and
celebration
of
Israel's
foundation
in
1948.
B
K
You
it
is
such
an
honor
to
be
with
you
today
to
celebrate
this
special
relationship
between
Philadelphia
and
Israel
I
personally,
like
to
thank
resolution,
sponsors,
councilman,
Kenyatta,
Johnson,
Councilman,
Island,
DOM,
Councilwoman,
Cheryl,
Parker,
councilman,
Brian,
O'neill,
Councilman,
David,
oh
and,
of
course,
all
members
of
City
Council
for
adding
their
signatures.
I
am
so
proud
to
have
the
opportunity
to
formally
recognize
the
strong
bonds
Philadelphia
shares
with
Israel
business
to
business.
Partnerships
are
flourishing
and
we
continue
to
work
together
to
share
best
practices
on
security
technology
and,
of
course,
infrastructure.
K
How
wonderful
it
is
to
have
a
high-tech
day
and
have
the
discussion
about
Israel.
Today,
Philadelphia's
sister
city
relationship
with
Tel
Aviv
unites
two
cities
that
are
both
emerging
as
global
hubs
of
leadership
and
innovation
and
education,
and
both
cities
share
an
allegiance
to
the
principles
of
brotherly
and
sisters,
a
heartfelt
commitment
to
celebrating
diversity,
to
upholding
LBG
LGBTQ
and
gender
equality
and
protecting
and
empowering
our
community's
most
vulnerable
neighbors.
This
resolution
means
so
much
to
us
at
the
Jewish
Federation
of
Greater
Philadelphia
at
the
Jewish
Federation.
K
We
serve
vulnerable
populations
here
in
Philadelphia
and
across
the
world.
We
inspire
community
engagement
and
a
support,
Jewish
life
and
learning.
We
are
so
grateful
that
the
city
of
Philadelphia
has
always
shown
tremendous
support
for
our
priorities,
as
well
as
our
local
Jewish
communities.
That's
why
it's
so
wonderful
to
be
here
today
to
join
together
in
celebration
of
Philadelphia's
Jewish
population
and
those
who
are
with
them
and
share
in
our
mutual
love
and
dedication
to
the
Jewish
homeland
of
Israel.
K
If
you're
looking
for
more
ways
to
celebrate
Israel,
we
have
plenty
of
local
opportunities
coming
up
next
Monday,
please
all
join
us
on
May
14,
as
we
once
again
come
together
at
City
Hall
with
mayor
Kenney
for
the
City
of
Philadelphia's,
first
ever
raising
of
the
Israeli
flag
over
Philadelphia.
This
is
a
historic
moment.
I
hope.
All
of
you
will
join
us
for
this
special
ceremony,
which
will
start
at
1:00
p.m.
K
also
we
are
joining
with
the
citizens,
diplomacy
international,
to
celebrate
our
sister
city
relationship
with
Tel
Aviv,
at
where
else
sister
cities
park
from
June
5th
to
the
June
28th.
The
park
will
feature
humans
of
Tel
Aviv,
a
public
art
exhibition
that
celebrates
Tel,
Aviv's
diversity
and
vitality.
Thank
you
again
for
joining
Philadelphia's
Jewish
communities
to
celebrate
this
momentous
moment
of
Israel's
70th
anniversary.
We
hope
you
will
help
us
keep
the
celebration
going
at
many
of
the
events
to
come.
Thank
you.
L
Here
at
this
chambers,
I
just
want
to
share
a
small
story
with
you
in
the
heart
of
Jerusalem,
in
the
heart
of
our
capital.
There's
a
very
interesting
Park
called
the
Liberty
Bell
Park
and
I
grew
up
in
that
city,
knowing
that
there
is
a
Liberty
Park
in
the
center
of
Jerusalem
and
I,
never
dreamed
that
those
days
when
I
was
playing
at
that
part
that
I'll
be
standing
here
in
the
actual
place
where
the
Liberty
Bell
is
and
bring
greetings
from
the
people
of
Israel.
So
thank
you.
L
All
Israel
is
extremely
proud
to
be
70
years
old.
We've
done
a
lot,
we've
achieved
a
lot,
but
this
has
not
been
possible
without
the
amazing
help
of
the
Jewish
community
of
the
United
States,
the
people
of
the
United
States
and
the
people
of
Philadelphia
as
well.
So
thank
you
all
for
everything
you've
done
and
you
will
do
for
us
and
we
are
there
too,
as
we
heard
in
the
resolution,
we
have
were
protecting
the
same
values.
We
are
sharing
the
same
ideologies
and
ideas
and
we'll
continue
this
amazing
relationship
for
another
70
years.