Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America INC

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Hadassah National Public Relations
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July 24, 2019 – New York– Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA) today commended the bipartisan vote in favor of H.Res.246. The resolution makes clear the opposition of the House to the BDS movement and all efforts to delegitimize Israel.

“Hadassah applauds each of the 398 Members who voted for the House of Representatives to go on-the-record in opposition to the anti-Semitic BDS movement. Our membership is proud to have advocated for its passage,” said National President Ellen Hershkin. “Hadassah will always be committed to Zionism and stand up to extremists who question Israel’s right to exist or its character as a Jewish state.”

“The American people reject the motives and the tactics of the BDS movement. We urge the Senate to take up similar legislation with broad, bipartisan support. It is imperative that both houses of Congress make it clear the federal government similarly rejects this hateful movement,” said Director of Government Relations Karen Paikin Barall.

Hadassah has consistently denounced the systematic global BDS campaign to delegitimize Israel. Additionally, at its National Convention last week, Hadassah adopted a new policy statement on De-Politicizing Anti-Semitism, which states in part that ‘While democratic principles allow room for individuals to openly disagree with actions taken by a government, any attempt to delegitimize Israel’s right to exist must be acknowledged as a form of anti-Semitism.’

About Hadassah:
Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA) is the largest Jewish women’s organization in the United States. With 300,000 members, associates and supporters Hadassah brings Jewish women together to effect change and advocate on critical issues such as women’s health equity and the security of Israel. Through the Hadassah Medical Organization's (HMO) two hospitals, the world-renowned trauma center and the leading research facility in Jerusalem, Hadassah supports the delivery of exemplary patient care to over a million people every year. HMO serves without regard to race, religion or nationality and earned a Nobel Peace Prize nomination in 2005 for building “bridges to peace” through equality in medical treatment. For more information, visit www.hadassah.org.

"Just a Thought," 25th Film Festival for La Prensa Texas, 7-21

25^th Film Festival at the Tobin Center

By Steve Walker

Journalist, former Judge & Viet Nam Veteran

The 25th Annual San Antonio Film Festival at the Tobin Center,100 Auditorium Circle for the Performing Arts will be from July 30th-August 4th.

A Non Transferable 6 day Festival VIP Badge will it serve as access to all of the movies and workshops, and the Awards Ceremony and the VIP/Filmmaker Lounge.

Get up close with movie stars and filmmakers! Enjoy workshops and learn the movie business from the pros! Plus super cool swag for badge holders! They have been Nurturing San Antonio film scene since 1994.

To complete your registration, please: Email a passport type photo of yourself ASAP to safilm@gmail.com. All badge holders to have their picture printed on the front of their credentials.

The VIP Badge includes access to all films (must be present 15 min prior to showing), panels, red carpets and Q&A (must be present at least 15 minutes prior to start times).

Film Admission Policy: VIP Badge holders must be in line no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Priority admission is given to all Badge holders until 15 minutes prior to the screening time. 

Badge holders arriving after the 15 minutes mark must go to the back of the General Admission line. ALL theater seating will be available on a first come, first served basis. Badge holders are not guaranteed a seat, only admission up to venue capacity. No one will be admitted into the theater 15 minutes after start time. SAFILM-San Antonio Film Festival Staff will adhere to this policy even in the event of a delayed screening.The array of movies include: 30th, 3 p.m. One Man Dies a Million Times, 5 p.m. Little Bites Block, 7 p.m. *The Roots of Texas Mexican Food, 9 p.m. Before the Plate, 31st: First comes block, Lost and Found Block 1 p.m. p.m. Cheech Block, 6 p.m. Man and the Moon Block 7:15 p.m. Jose and Margarita Man, Guest Artist: 10:45 Man.Tuesday, Little Bites Block 7 p.m. Lots of various entertainment at the Tobin.

People need to remember that the Tobin Center is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose 1,759-seat (2,100-seat with flat-floor configuration) performance hall, a 250-seat studio theater, and an outdoor performance plaza connected to the river walk with a permanent 30 foot video wall and water taxi portal. The building itself is an architectural accomplishment. The Tobin is situated along the banks of the river walk and within walking distance of some of the city's finest hotels, such as the Havana Hotel and Tropicana, as well as San Antonio's enchilada-colored library and many fantastic restaurants. 

What was once a historic Municipal Auditorium, with its original facade preserved, has been transformed into an incredible venue that will be a huge draw for acts of all kinds, from opera to music and A-list comedians and speakers. A wide variety of stellar acts and performers can always be seen at the Tobin.

Gladys Knight will headline the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts’ 2019 gala concert.  She will perform for the Tobin Center’s Signature and National Geographic Live subscription series. She will perform October 24^th. Others who have performed at the Tobin include: Lionel Richie, Paul McCartney, Dolly Parton, Steven Tyler, and Paula Abdul. Another exciting list of well-known performers.

As always, what I write is “Just a Thought.”

Laying to rest Roger David Walker @ Ft. Sam Houston, 7-23

 Funeral ceremony at Ft. Sam Houston to lay to rest Roger David Walker who served in the Army to include a tour in Germany with his brother Steve, Walker's widow Phongsri being handed a flag, 3 gun salute by color guard, cemetery curator, crowd pledging alligance, son David, wife Phonsri & daughter Tawnee Dawn, crowd, pastor speaking, Erin & father Kelly Walker, Roger's brother, friend Yot & wife Cecilia, Walker brothers Sam, Steve, Kelly and Kelly's son Erin, Linda Walker & Robin Walker, Roger's children Sam, Tawnee Dawn, and David, Linda Walker wife of Steve, with Shelley & son Riley, Shelley's husband Clint Temple, check-in @Public Affairs office

My updated Kid Cave with various photos of my life until right now

Kid Cave, President Ronald Reagan, Norman Schwarzkopf, me being sworn in as Balcones Heights Councilman by Justice Phil Hardaberger, me dancing, two  caracatures of me, Linda and my marriage licenense, me  at St. Gregory's Catholic School, me as a reporter in Abilene with my "fro,"sketch of me back in the day, Edie Skillern & me at Texas Wesleyan College (now University) me, Veterans @ Balcones Heights Salute to Veterans that I was in charge of as a Councilman,TWC program, Kid Cave wall, Jaycee Creed presented to me as Jaycee President, me, flag, me at the Pentegon for Desert Storm, Salute to the Veterans of Balcones Heights, decorations, at Gettysburg during Desert Storm, symbol of Desert Storm, photos of me stationed at the Pentegon for 6 months, citation, my grandfather Jacob Diehl (mother's side) Express News with my photo on first page hiding behind a tree, Vicki Herring and me voted Mr. & Miss TWC, (most likely to suceed) Dispute Resolution  training, Viet Nam decal for my year in Phu Bai Viet Nam, My mother-in-law Beryl's artwork, my trip to Paris, Diploma from 8th grade at St. Gregory's Catholic School in 1960, SA AFL-CIO for training, speaker for Elementary students, Army Seminar, awarded "Heart of Gold" by non profit, Judge sign, decoration, my wife Linda's photo with a photo to the side of my father and my brother Roger & me, Roger & me with our mother Eileen, my rehab from hospital, certificates, court sign, flowers, me with the "Fro," and Jesus,  Army citations, certificates, a cousin who was a nun, I was voted as "ugliest man on campus" for raising money for scholarships, Sesert Storm, photo with Constable Pct. 1 Ruben Tejeda, and former Judge & Congressman Charlie Gonzalez, salute to Balcones Heights Veterans, Fiesta medals, @ the Pentegon with my two bosses in Public Affairs,my antique typewriter, Super Hero photo, copy of the Constitution, my father Seymour in uniform during 2nd world war, fake flowers