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In the wake of the October 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist massacre—the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust—New York City became the epicenter of a disturbing surge in antisemitism. In the year that followed, antisemitic incidents in the city reached a historic high, with Jews targeted in 54% of all reported hate crimes, according to NYPD statistics.
According to Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein, Trump’s Wednesday statement condemning and threatening Hamas is the greatest and most important statement against Arab Islamic Terrorism ever made by a US President and any other political leader.
Introduces $1 million matching grant in honor of Rabbi Zevulun Charlop to support elite Torah scholars
Celebrating a passionate commitment to Torah and the Jewish people, YU RIETS will ordain 135 new rabbis on Sunday, June 16, in the Nathan Lamport Auditorium at Zysman Hall. The triannual event since 1903 is a testament to YU’s commitment to the future of the Jewish people, educating the next generation of stellar rabbinic leaders.
The U.S. Army represents an unwavering dedication that stands as a force ready to defend our country from threats abroad. As I reflect on my one year in retirement from the U.S. Army, I am honored to have the opportunity to have served this great nation. I am proud to have been the recipient of The Legion of Merit as a recognition of my 30 years of service to our Country. I have come to the realization that it is now time for another generation of young officers to lead our formations, one of which is one of my sons.” said Colonel (Ret.) Sullivan.
Much has been made of the nasty and perverse anti-Israel demonstration on Saturday, April 27, outside the White House Correspondents Dinner at the Hilton Hotel on Connecticut Ave in DC. The glitzy affair featured President Joe Biden hurling jabs at GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump while also offering dire warnings of the fate of democracy in America if he isn’t re-elected in November.
The Red Wave that failed to sweep the 2020 Presidential Election did have a handful of wins, including the ascension to power of Rep. Mike Lawler in the Hudson Valley. Lawler has been an outspoken voice within the GOP, and I had the honor to hear him speak with complete determination on the failures in education that cultivate antisemitism, and in support of our pro-Israel and overall Jewish values.
