The annual NORPAC mission to Washington D.C. to advocate for a strong relationship between Israel and the United States drew over 1100 people on May 21.  In perfect spring weather, over 470 meetings were held between the House of Representatives and the Senate.  Taking a break between meetings, shown left to right, are group leader Rabbi Akiva Block of Kehilat Kesher in Englewood, Victor Schabes, Betty Schwartz, Miriam Stiefel, Ethan Badner, Isaac Badner and Barry Badner.