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JTA: Joe Biden wins over new fans after standing by Israel in its war with Hamas
In a world that pretends Israel has no right to exist, Biden has shown moral courage at a key moment, despite criticism from his own party.
The Daily Signal: ‘Blood Libel’: Orthodox Jewish Rabbis Condemn Rashida Tlaib for Echoing Hamas Propaganda
CJV condemned Rep. Tlaib for blaming Israel for the Gaza hospital bombing caused by a misfired Islamic Jihad missile.
Israel National News: US Orthodox rabbis condemn spitting at Christians in Jerusalem
Coalition for Jewish Values references ‘the honor Jews are bound to show for all human beings’ after video shows Jews spitting at Christians in Old City.
Jones Day: Christian, Hindu, and Jewish religious coalitions’ arguments adopted by Eleventh Circuit enabling Buddhist association to build new religious facility in Alabama
CJV signed an amicus brief in support of the right of a Buddhist association to obtain zoning approval in Mobile, Alabama for its new worship facility.
Sierra Sun Times: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Introduces Religious Education Week Resolution
CJV is happy to endorse this resolution, which celebrates religious schooling as a method of civic and moral development.
Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets with Rabbi Pesach Lerner among American Jewish Leaders
Following his speech at the UN, Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Rabbi Pesach Lerner and other Jewish leaders at the Israeli Consulate.
Israel National News: Rabbis Helping Rabbis Help the Community
The RAA/Igud wishes to applaud the effective work of the CJV who serve with diligence coast to coast in these great United States of America.
Rabbi Menken to Newsmax: Antisemitism Directed at Israel Instead of Jewish Race
Antisemitism is subtle. When people don’t know what to look for, they confuse real antisemitic bias with an actual legitimate opinion, and vice versa.
JNS: Rabbis blast Tel Aviv mayor for ban on traditional Yom Kippur service
Huldai’s decision to ban gender-separated Yom Kippur services in Dizengoff Square will preclude public prayer in accordance with Jewish tradition.
STL Jewish Light: Missouri adopts IHRA antisemitism definition
A rising tide lifts all boats. This proclamation is significant to the Jewish community, but to all minorities as well. as it stands against all hate.