Under Kohr’s leadership, AIPAC has traversed five presidencies and more than 10 Israeli elections.
Lieberman and his family maintained a kosher household and strictly observed Shabbat. In a remarkable instance, he walked to the Capitol post-Shabbat services to prevent a Republican filibuster.
Each year, the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC), where I am fortunate to be the first-ever chief program officer, supports more than 300 nonprofit Jewish day and overnight camps across North America.
Lieberman spent 24 years as Senator for Connecticut and was the first Orthodox Jew to serve in the Senate.
American Jews are not bad at advocacy. We are bad at Jewish advocacy.
“Our key turning point was when Nate was a high-school junior, and I was a sophomore when we did experience some antisemitism.”
“I am optimistic we will not only increase the feelings of light and joy in Israel,” says Bat Ella, singer in the performance, “but also the light in our world, and uplift our souls.”
How quickly we Jews forget that we did not start nor want this existential fight. If that’s such a challenge for us to remember, then how can anyone blame the rest of the world for forgetting?
Jewish world affairs: In his first interview since becoming the IAC CEO, Elan Carr outlines his strategic vision.
As I said, this is the new norm: Jews will be under attack, and it isn’t news anymore unless, god forbid, someone is killed.
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