Rep. David Kustoff (R-Tennessee), who is one of three Jewish Republicans in Congress, responded positively toTrump’s alleged intentions to redevelop Gaza. In a statement toThe Jerusalem Post, he applauded Trump for “thinking outside of the box” and for his unwavering support for Israel. ...
It’s one I’ve been feeling in abundance of late in my role at the Jewish Federations of North America. Last month, Jewish Federations of North America opened our new flagship office in Washington, DC, a gathering space to host events, programs, and, most importantly, host advocacy mission...
But the biggest deception came during the Cold War, when the government sought a suitable location for an underground bunker to house members of Congress in the event of a nuclear holocaust. Once again, Uncle Sam looked to The Greenbrier as a solution. To keep the project a secret, bunker ...
“would be detrimental to the interests of the united states.” the plaintiffs include the international refugee assistance project on behalf of church world service, the jewish refugee resettlement agency hias, lutheran community services northwest, and individual refugees and family members. they said...
Ghislaine Maxwell was born into incredible wealth, but her father was not. He was born Ján Ludvík Hoch to a poor Hasidic Jewish family in Czechoslovakia. Many of his family members were killed in the Holocaust. “He was one of nine children himself,” said Ian Maxwell. “They were so ...
The Nazis also used radio and put modern presses to work churning out vast numbers of books, like "The Jewish Problem," to build public support for the persecution and eventual murder of millions of Jews across Europe [source: Calvin.edu]. Since then, others around the world have exploited...
D.C. on the 54th anniversary of his freedom. Invited by Hillary Clinton, Wiesel addressed members of the White House “and tens of thousands of others” on April 12, 1999 (1). Addressing Bill and Hillary Clinton, members of Congress, and Ambassador Holbrooke, Wiesel brought attention to the...
Yields on government debt have risen as Congress weighs Trump’s budget plan. Meanwhile, interest on the debt is approaching $1 trillion a year – on par with proposed Defense spending. Tim SmartMay 23, 2025 DC Jewish Leader Reacts to Shooting ‘Just send us a note and tell us you're ...
In the 1949 case of Terminiello v. Chicago, the Court struck down the disorderly conduct conviction of an anti-Semitic priest (suspended by the church for his views), who had provoked a violent confrontation when he denounced Jewish people at a political rally. The Court's decision, written...
A coalition of Christian and Jewish organizations filed a lawsuit last week asking a federal judge to block the policy change, arguing it infringes on their religious freedom and violates the Constitution. Officials haven’t responded to that lawsuit. But in a similar suit filed by a coalition ...