Israel voted on Tuesday, reaffirming a 3,000-year-old civilization’s commitment to democracy in the heart of the Middle East.
We, the mothers and fathers of Israel, have learned to contain our tears. We cannot afford to fall apart every time a soldier is blown to bits, every time a terrorist attack claims another life, every time a child is brutally injured by flying shards of glass. We have to go on.
Most of the 38 parties registered this time around have no chance of getting anywhere near the Knesset unless they sign up for a tour of the building.
By Marc Gronich
I’ve been involved in many different causes. It was the inspiration of my parents, my wife, my children, my family, because I’m just one person. And if we want to do something strong, we need to do it together,” Pelman, 78, said.
By Marc Gronich
Of concern to the veterans at the dinner was whether those players deemed permanently ineligible could ever be reinstated. The most prominent former players in this category are Pete Rose and “Shoeless Joe” Jackson.
By Marc Gronich
At the convention, the veterans reaffirmed their support of Israel and commended House members for their support of $3.3 billion in security aid to Israel.
By Marc Gronich
The convention is touted as being the largest gathering of Jewish American military personnel and veterans in the nation. The JWV is the oldest active veterans’ organization in the country.
By Marc Gronich
Lawler is in the political battle of his life. And flipping his seat could mean the end of Republican control in the House of Representatives.
By Marc Gronich
The Star of David was hidden from plain sight when the Treasury Secretary under Washington wanted the Jewish symbol on the one-dollar bill.
By Aryeh Werth
“[T]his is what happens when the sitting Mayor of New York City actively demonizes Jewish residents and normalizes antisemitism…” – GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Bruce Blakeman
By Alan Zeitlin
Kiros campaigned with streamer Hasan Piker, who has said that America deserved 9/11, ultra-Orthodox Jews are inbreds, and anyone who ever had a positive feeling for Israel should not even be able to be a dog catcher.
By Leah Aron
This controversy raises a broader legal question: Can a business refuse service based on a customer’s political beliefs, or does that refusal violate anti-discrimination laws?
By Marc Gronich
Displaying reverence to veterans and showing appreciation for their service, both on and off the battlefield, is one of the time-honored traditions in American politics.