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The Times of Israel: Unpacking the Jewish Political Space: The 4 Square Model
A Times of Israel analysis of the Jewish political landscape names CJV as the group connecting Orthodox social conservatism with pro-Israel advocacy.
The Washington Times: Moms for Liberty co-founder says Ms. Rachel’s toddler shows should carry a political warning label
The Washington Times notes CJV’s Rabbi Yaakov Menken criticized how much of Ms. Rachel’s attention goes to Gaza compared with other humanitarian crises.
Fox News: ‘Nobody Wants This’: Consulting rabbi calls out star’s ‘ignorant’ take on ‘genocide’ in Gaza
CJV’s Rabbi Yaakov Menken tells Fox News that only a bigot would call Israel’s effort to free hostages “genocide,” after actor Adam Brody’s Gaza remarks.
Wiregrass Daily News: Tuberville Backs Religious Education Week Resolution
The Coalition for Jewish Values is named among groups backing Sen. Tuberville’s Religious Education Week resolution in the Senate.
Senator Darline Graham Press Release: Senator Darline Graham Leads Resolution to Celebrate Religious Education Week
CJV joins in endorsing Sen. Darline Graham’s Religious Education Week resolution, with Rabbi Lerner hailing religious schooling’s civic and moral role.
Fox News: Ms Rachel doubles down on Gaza advocacy, targets ‘uncancellable’ celebrities for staying silent
Fox News quotes Rabbi Yaakov Menken of the Coalition for Jewish Values pushing back on Ms. Rachel’s outsized focus on Gaza over other suffering children.
JNS: Trump making ‘serious, dangerous’ error embracing Mamdani, Jewish leader says
CJV’s Rabbi Yaakov Menken tells JNS that Trump “has a history of meeting with those we consider hostile,” amid criticism of his Mamdani outreach.
The Media Line: High-Profile Gaza Journalist Admits Suppressing Videos of Hostage Abuse To Protect Hamas Terrorists
CJV was among the groups condemning Gaza journalist Motaz Azaiza’s admission that he suppressed hostage-abuse footage to protect Hamas members.
Fox News: Ms Rachel calls Gaza journalist ‘friend’ in resurfaced clip after he admits hiding Oct 7 hostage footage
Rabbi Yaakov Menken tells Fox News Digital that Motaz Azaiza’s admission he hid Oct. 7 hostage footage raises serious questions about his journalism.
Fox News: Ms Rachel urges ‘every wealthy White celebrity’ to match Macklemore’s donation to Palestinian causes
CJV’s Rabbi Menken tells Fox News that Ms. Rachel’s celebrity donation pledge still ignores her past silence on Israeli hostages.