Mission Possible!

Dear Friends,

A year and half ago on November 20th 2013 Sephardic Legacy Series – Institute for Preserving Sephardic Heritage held our Inaugural Tribute Luncheon Honoring the contributions of Sephardic Jews in America in US Congress. This Luncheon was historical, monumental and allowed Rabbis, activist, and Philanthropists from Sephardic communities across the United States to collaborate with lawmakers in order to assist their respective Sephardic communities. Senators and members of Congress discussed Iran’s threat towards the State of Israel and to the Jewish people around the world. After this great event there was successful follow up with Senators and members of Congress and we were able to assist the Iraqi Jewish Archives and other crucial points which are disclosed for security purposes. Having that in mind I felt a need that Sephardic communities and representation from various cities across Canada needed to share their respective voice in Canada as well.

B’nai Brith Canada, in conjunction with the Sephardic Legacy Series – Institute for Preserving Sephardic Heritage, will lead a historical delegation to Ottawa. This full day mission will feature meetings with Israeli Diplomats, Government and Elected Officials and Ministers, and passes to watch Question Period live in the House of Commons where Prime Minister Harper and all members of Parliament will debate government business of the day. This delegation is a cross-section of Sephardic community leaders, activists, philanthropists, business people, spiritual leaders and clergy from across Canada. This will be the first time that an organized group of the Sephardic communities from across Canada will visit Ottawa to meet with members of parliament, ministers, ambassadors and other government officials.

It is therefore critical that the Canadian government use its diplomatic influence to help prevent Iran from acquiring weapons capability. Our testimony before Parliament, one week prior to the holiday of Purim, will help its members better understand why Iran poses a danger to Canada, Israel and the Western World.

Sincerely,
Yehuda Azoulay

Website: http://www.sephardiclegacy.com/