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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.
Israel National News: An open letter to Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai
Coalition for Jewish Values sends letter protesting Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai’s refusal to allow prayer in Dizengoff Square on Yom Kippur.
Israel National News: Diaspora Rabbis to Huldai: “Retract Your Evil Statement” (Hebrew)
Yom Kippur brings Jews closer with love and tolerance. Instead, Huldai seeks to trample on this day with expressions of intolerance and hate. (Hebrew)
The Algemeiner: Missouri Adopts Leading Antisemitism Definition in Announcement of Jewish American Heritage Month
Gov. Parson announced that his state was adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which has been accepted by over 1,000 global entities.
JNS: Missouri adopts IHRA antisemitism definition
The governor also proclaimed September Jewish American Heritage Month, as it coincides with the High Holiday season.
KQTV2: Missouri Governor Declares September to be Jewish Heritage Month
Gov. Parson was joined by all Missouri elected officials, and CJV MO as Parson declared September to be Jewish American Heritage Month in MO.