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From Dr. Frager’s Desk: Silver Linings Playbook
Democracy won in Israel and Democracy won in America. From my vantage point the Israeli election results were a lot better than the outcome thus far in America. It is still too early to say with certainty what the final tally in America will be. As of the time of this writing it appears the […]
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From Dr. Frager’s Desk: Israel’s Democracy is the Big Winner
After five tries in four years the Israeli Right finally prevailed. Democracy is the big winner. Democracy works. It is truly a time of jubilation and joy in Jerusalem. Benjamin Netanyahu is the only Israeli leader who could have and did make it happen. It is called perseverance and tenaciousness. He’s got it. The real […]
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Chairman Weiss: American Jewish Voters Must Put Jewish Concerns First
In recent years, evangelical Christians have started to prioritize Israel and a candidate’s position on Israel when they vote. A short time ago, former President Donald Trump controversially asked why American Jews don’t do the same thing. If you ask an evangelical why they are so supportive of Israel, they will quote Genesis 12, in […]
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Mike Pompeo Presented The Shofar Award By IHF
(originally published September 21, 2022 / 25 Elul 5782) The Israel Heritage Foundation has made a distinct name for itself in the Conservative sphere. This past Sunday evening, September 18, in celebration of Rosh HaShanah, the organization once again invited former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, an expected presidential candidate in 2024, for a VIP […]
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Rabbi Katz’s Israel Reflection
(originally published September 12, 2022 / 16 Elul 5782) I had the privilege last month to go to the Holy Land, Israel. My excitement prior to this trip is not something that I can explain. Almost every Jew loves Israel. Every Yid knows that his home is Israel. Everyone feels excited coming home. I did […]
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Chairman Weiss: Israelis Must Believe A Politician’s Word Is Good
(originally published September 4, 2022 / 8 Elul 5782) Israel is holding its fifth election in four years because of one person—Avigdor Lieberman. Lieberman heads the right-wing Yisrael Beiteinu party and was once former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff. He served under Netanyahu as foreign minister and defense minister at various points. After […]
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Former Governor Huckabee Meets with NY Jewish Community Leaders
(originally published August 17, 2022 / 20 Av 5782) A special Israel Heritage Foundation (IHF) gathering organized by IHF leaders Dr. Joseph Frager, Rabbi Duvid Katz and Jonathan Burkan took place in New York and was attended by Jewish leaders. The gathering featured Former Governor Mike Huckabee who spoke of the importance the State of […]
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How to Integrate Haredi Men into Israeli Society
(originally published August 17, 2022 / 20 Av 5782) Israel’s Haredi community is growing rapidly. Statistics show that around 25% to 30% of first-graders in Israel are going to haredi schools. A full 80% of haredi women participate in the workforce, which is almost the same as non-haredi women. However, only 50% of haredi men […]
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Chairman Weiss: How Not to Negotiate An Iran Deal
(originally published August 7, 2022 / 10 Av 5782) Former President Donald Trump was famous for his book “The Art of the Deal.” A book about the Biden administration’s negotiations with Iran could be entitled The Art of How Not to Negotiate a Deal. The administration has made it clear that it sees no alternative […]
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Chairman Weiss: Maccabiah Matches & Hunger Games
(originally published July 31, 2022 / 3 Av 5782) It was extraordinary to be among the more than 10,000 competitors overall, and one of more than 1,200 members of the U.S. team, at the Maccabiah games that just ended in Israel. Maccabiah divides competitors into age groups. I made the team for tennis players 55 […]