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Rabbi Katz: Sports/Elections It’s Outcome
There are two subjects in America that greatly impact its citizens – sports and elections. People invest tremendous amounts of time, energy and money into both pursuits, to the point that at times they almost consume them. They can become the very air they breathe. While the subjects of elections and politics may share commonalities,…
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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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From Dr. Frager’s Desk: On the 6th Yahrzeit of Irving Moskowitz
(Originally published June 19, 2016) The World lost one of its truly “Greatest” on the the 10th of Sivan -Dr. Irving Moskowitz Z’L. I had the honor and privilege of knowing Dr. Irving Moskowitz Z’L for the past 31 years. He and his beloved family transformed the Old City of Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives,…
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Mike Pompeo Presented The Shofar Award By IHF
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 reception at Mike’s Bistro in Manhattan. Rabbi Duvid Katz,…
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Rabbi Katz’s Israel Reflection
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 prepare for this trip by making copies of prayers…
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Chairman Weiss: Israelis Must Believe A Politician’s Word Is Good
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 the 2019 elections, Lieberman recommended Netanyahu as prime minister…
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How to Integrate Haredi Men into Israeli Society
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 participate in the workforce, and this needs to change—quickly.…
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Former Governor Huckabee Meets with NY Jewish Community Leaders
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 Israel in his life, his appreciation of Israel and…