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Chairman Weiss: House Republicans Have Struck A Blow against Anti-Semitism
Ilhan Omar’s removal from the House Foreign Affairs Committee in a 218-211 vote struck a major blow to an antisemitic voice in Congress. Unfortunately, it has been falsely portrayed as a response to the Democrats’ previous removal of far-right congresspeople from their committees. In fact, the vote against Omar was House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s effort…
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What’s In A Jewish Name?
“Max Lehmann, 18/03/1892, Mainz, Germany, Murdered in Bergen Belsen camp.” A name, a date, a place. An identity – a Jewish identity. Max Lehmann was my husband’s grandfather. I found his information on a page in the “The Book of Names”, when I attended the Yad Vashem unveiling of its new exhibit in the UN…
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Statement on Dismissal of Ilhan Omar from House Foreign Affairs Committee
IHF Chairman Farley Weiss: “The outrageous and numerous anti-Semitic remarks by Illan Omar merited her expulsion from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Just like I supported Republican Steve King’s removal from committees for supporting white supremacism, Illan Omar needed to be removed for her repeated anti-Semitic comments and positions. Omar supports the BDS movement to…
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PRESS RELEASE: Israel “Never Gives An Inch”
As Mike Pompeo’s team contemplates a presidential run, Israel took centered stage for our esteemed former Secretary of State who chose to launch his memoir, Never Give An Inch, with the Jewish community that he holds near and dear. Last Tuesday evening, the Israel Heritage Foundation (IHF) hosted a book signing at the reputable Wall…
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Chairman Weiss: Voting Against An Anti-Semite Should Be An Easy Decision
There should be bipartisan consensus in support of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s move to remove antisemitic Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from the House Foreign Relations Committee. Unfortunately, there isn’t. This is shocking because on March 7, 2019 both parties overwhelmingly passed Resolution 183 condemning antisemitism. The resolution was initiated in response to antisemitic comments made…
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IHF Hosts Rabbis & Community Leaders w/ MK Rothman at Prime Bistro in Lawrence, NY
This past Wednesday night, January 25th 2023, Israel Heritage Foundation’s Dr. Joseph Frager, Executive Vice President along with Rabbi David Katz, Executive Director were honored to host many important Rabbis, community leaders and MK Simcha Rothman member of the Knesset for the Religious Zionist Party at prime Bistro in Lawrence NY. Rabbi Katz introduced MK…
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George Soros’ Role in The Rise of American Anti-Semitism
The rise of antisemitism and antisemitic violence in the U.S. is partly the result of the political donations of George Soros. For example, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg received a previously unheard-of sum of $1,000,000 from Soros that was crucial to his election victory. Now, Bragg is offering a plea deal of just six months…
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From Dr. Frager’s Desk: Both McCarthy’s & Netanyahu’s Patience Paid Off
After 15 rounds of voting and four days of wrestling and wrangling, Rep. Kevin McCarthy was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives on Jan. 7. The last time the election of a speaker required multiple ballots was in 1855. In 2023, however, the proceedings were relatively tame in comparison. In the pre-Civil War atmosphere…
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Chairman Weiss: Jordanian Control of The Temple Mount Will Destroy The “Status Quo”
If the Biden administration supports the “status quo” on the Temple Mount, why is it speaking in positive terms about Jordanian authority over the site? Jordan wants to end the “status quo” that allows Jews to visit the Mount and even opposes Jewish prayer at the Western Wall. For example, on April 15, 2022, Palestinian…
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Rabbi Katz: On “Friday the 13th”
In the secular world, “Friday the 13th” is considered an unlucky day, per Western superstition. It occurs when the 13th day of any Gregorian month falls on a Friday, happening at least once per year, but can occur up to three times in the same year. However, Jewish law & the Torah both eschews this…