Shalhevet’s political day

Student from Midreshet Shalhevet’s Committee of Israel Advocacy and their teacher, Simcha Bader, joined local government officials and religious leaders as Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino signed a declaration of cooperation between Long Island’s Town of Hempstead and the Shomron Region in Israel, at the Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence last week.

This declaration is part of the continued effort to eradicate the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions movement that is plaguing college campuses and countries around the world, and show the community’s support and partnership with Israel, particularly, the Shomron region.

Shalhevet juniors and seniors met with a number of elected officials including Councilmen Bruce Blakeman and Anthony D’Esposito.

Junior Leah Feder said that she “really appreciated the amazing opportunity of being able to witness the signing of this historical legislation — I am so lucky to live in a community where Israel is a major priority to the local government.”

Earlier this year, the Town of Hempstead passed legislation stating that it would not participate in any business with companies that support the BDS movement.

This legislation was a great accomplishment for both Israelis and Americans, as Hempstead Town, which is the largest township in the United States, became the first municipality in New York State to pass anti-BDS legislation.