Greetings, All... I just want to share with you a very positive experience we just had with author Mark Werner (Army Fatigues: Joining Israel's Army of International Volunteers) - and urge you to book him for a speaking event at your libraries/synagogues. Mark is so committed to spreading the word about this worthwhile and necessary program that he covers his own expenses and comes well prepared to speak enthusiastically to any audience. He was our guest speaker yesterday and truly inspired all of us. See attachment for more information or contact me for details.
Etta D. Gold, RJE MLS Library Director Temple Beth Am 5950 N. Kendall Drive Miami, FL 33156 305.666.6667 ext 128 305.662.8619 FAX [email protected] [email protected] Announcing the 2008-2009 Speaking Tour of: Mark Werner Author of Army Fatigues: Joining Israel's Army of International Volunteers Making A Contribution to Israel: What Can We Do To Support This Worthwhile Cause In A Personal Way? Take a look at how one individual made a contribution to the Israeli Army by stepping out of his comfort zone. LEARN FIRST-HAND ABOUT: What motivates an average American to make a bold move in order to contribute to Israel? Real life in the Israeli army barracks and the various types of work IDF soldiers perform on a daily basis. Living in Israel during stressful times and how Israeli civilians cope during tense times such as the second Intifada and almost daily bus bombings. Various accounts of other idealistic volunteers who served with the author. What does an individual gain from an extraordinary experience such as this one? ABOUT MARK WERNER Mark Werner is an attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he lives with his wife Arlene. A graduate of Haverford College and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, he is active in UJC (United Jewish Communities) and AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee). He has volunteered with Sar-el during each of the past seven years. SCHEDULE AN EVENT Book an event in North America with Mark Werner. Contact Stuart Schnee PR at: [email protected] or 713-729-6297. HEAR WHAT REVIEWERS ARE RAVING ABOUT Some people talk about Israel, others write about the Jewish State. Mark Werner lived the experience of being a volunteer on Israeli military bases. His on-theground experience changed some of his views about the conflict. Army Fatigues will change your views as well. Everyone who cares about Israel's survival will benefit from reading this well-written diary of Werner's fascinating experience. Alan M. Dershowitz Professor Harvard Law School Mark Werner has written a book that will fascinate and delight those who love Israel. Martin Gilbert Honorary Fellow Merton College Oxford University Army Fatigues is sort of a 'City Slickers' with a Jewish twist that will tug at the heart of any committed Jew. Rabbi Joseph Telushkin Author of Jewish Literacy and A Code of Jewish Ethics SCHEDULE AN EVENT Book an event in North America with Mark Werner. Contact Stuart Schnee PR at: [email protected] or 713-729-6297. Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: [email protected] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
