Sunday, July 25, 2010

Article in the Jewish Voice, NY newspaper Highlights Teens Activities

PAGE 31 
JUNE 18, 2010 
The Jewish Voice, New York
  
No Nukes for Iran Calls
For No Business With 
Iran


Danielle Flaum, a junior at 
Millburn high school recently stepped 
up onto the world stage when she 
started a grass roots group called ‘No 
Nukes For Iran.’ In one of the group’s 
first appearances they marched near 
the front of the Salute to Israel Parade 
and many of the politicians noticeably 
wore their buttons on their lapels. 
At a recent Press conference she 
said that “History teaches us that 
for social change to occur, the 
youth must stand up and lead. 
“I have tried to live by these words 
this year.  Our group, No Nukes for Iran, 
a group of teens from Short Hills, NJ, 
created a “face” for this issue, a logo that 
is displayed on banners, on magnets and 
on buttons that is now being displayed in 
over 25 states and numerous college 
campuses.” 
The group has enlisted the help, of 
national and local agencies, religious 
organizations and youth groups they also 
have launched a national campaign, 
determined to protect the very nature of 
world peace. 
They have met with officials in Washington D.C., 
here in NJ 
and around the country that care deeply 
about Iran’s goal to not only develop 
nuclear capabilities but also the missiles 
to deliver them.  
Danielle Flaum  asked the people of 
NJ to demand of their elected officials to 
insure that NJ State government divests 
from companies doing business with 
Iran. 
No Nukes for Iran, was created out of 
our Outrage at the possibility that Iran, a 
country run by terrorist regime, is racing 
to have Nuclear weapons. 
Ms Flaum stated that while she repre- 
sented No Nukes for Iran but was also 
sharing the hope of the youth of America 
Standing for Human Rights for all peo- 
ple, Standing for peace Standing for a 
world free of terrorists threatening our 
dreams. 
And standing in our way are the 
active plans of Iran threatening world 
peace; 
Threatening the interests of the 
United States and Threatening America’s 
allies in the Middle East. 
She called for NJ politicians to 
“Make the wonderful state of NJ an 
example for other states and divest from 
all companies doing business with Iran. 
“We need to use all of our resources 
to stop companies from doing business 
with Iran. 
“Today, take a stand, make this issue a 
priority so that you can tell our fellow 
citizens of New Jersey, your children and 
grandchildren – that you helped to make 
the world a safer place for us today and 
for future generations.” 
Joining Ms Flaum at the Press confer- 
ence were Senator Bateman Senater 
Robert Singer, Senator Joseph Vitale and 
Assemblyman Bramnick who have been 
strong supporters  and offering encour- 
agement to the group’s efforts.  
Ass. Sender stated that she was very 
impressed with the work of the teens - 
she encouraged the teens to take what 
they have accomplished in NJ and 
encourage other groups in different 
states to do the same thing! 
Other groups supporting the No 
Nukes For Iran Initiative are,  American 
Jewish committee, AIPAC, Human 
Rights Institute of Kean University, 
Lutheran Office of governmental 
Ministry in NJ, NJ State Ass. of Jewish 
Federations and Teamsters Joint Council 
#73. 








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