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Professors for a Strong Israel (PSI) : Today's link of the day comes from Chuck, head of the Jewish Internet Association. He passed on this profile PSI:

PSI is an organization of Israeli professionals who are a contradiction of the idea that scientists, academics and intellectuals are found solidly in the political left wing. Since their founding in 1988, PSI membership has grown to include hundreds of professors, researchers, and scientists encompassing all major academic disciplines and institutions in Israel. Diversity is encouraged; the only membership requirement is a doctoral degree.

The group believes in three basic principles:

1. The Land of Israel -- including Judea, Samaria, Gaza, and the Golan Heights -- is the Homeland of the Jewish People.

2. Jewish heritage and national values should constitute the basic elements of Israel's educational and legal systems.

3. A free market economy -- without political favoritism and with minimal government intervention -- is the best way to enable Israel to achieve its economic potential.

As the intellectual group of the conservative National Camp in Israel, PSI has been very active and influential in Israeli politics, especially in bringing about the election of Benjamin Netanyahu as Prime Minister. PSI has been a consistent and effective voice against the Oslo process, accurately predicting the dangers in the Oslo process that are now widely recognized.

PSI members contribute regularly to the issues debate on the subject of Israel. Many of their publications are listed on the PSI website in the sections titled Commentary, PSI Statements, and PSI in the Media.

posted by Howard @ 7/31/2002 11:47:11 AM