Tevet 15, 5778, 1/2/2018
Conference of Presidents Jewish leaders welcome latest anti-BDS lawsLeaders of Conference of Presidents commend Wisconsin and Maryland Governors for signing executive orders targeting BDS. Jewish leaders welcome sanctions on Iran, HezbollahConference of Presidents leaders praise House of Representatives for approving new sanctions on Hezbollah and Iran. Conference of Presidents condemns Har Adar attackConference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations strongly condemns Har Adar attack, urges PA to end incitement. Hotovely shows Jewish leaders the Palestinian mapDeputy Foreign Minister meets Conference of Presidents, says PA perpetuating the right of return.Jewish groups welcome approval of 'Taylor Force Act'Conference of Presidents, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations praise Senate committee for passing law cutting funding to the PA. US Jewish groups laud Taylor Force Act CompromiseAIPAC officially supports revised bill to cut funding to PA over terror payments, Jewish umbrella organization praises compromise on bill. Conference of Presidents condemns UNESCOLeaders of Conference of Presidents blast UNESCO for showing their disdain for Jewish heritage. 'PA's morally bankrupt policy of paying terrorists must stop'Conference of Presidents blasts PA chairman who said he has no intention of stopping PA's payments to jailed terrorists.Conference of Presidents welcomes new sanctions on IranConference of Presidents welcomes Senate's passing of a bill imposing new sanctions on Iran. U.S. Jewish groups disappointed by Embassy decisionConference of Presidents, Simon Wiesenthal Center express disappointment over delay in Embassy move to Jerusalem. Jewish organizations praise Trump's Israel visitConference of Presidents, ADL, welcome Trump's comments during his visit to Israel.Conference of Presidents blasts UNESCOLeaders of Conference of Presidents say UNESCO’s latest anti-Israel resolution undermines peace efforts. Jewish groups welcome Trump's Holocaust speechConference of Presidents, Orthodox Union and ADL welcome President Trump’s remarks at Holocaust Memorial Museum. Jewish leaders demand UN chief reject 'apartheid' reportConference of Presidents blasts UN report accusing Israel of being “an apartheid regime”. Hotovely: Two-state solution 'impossible'Deputy Foreign Minister tells Conference of Presidents: Two-state solution “impossible”, the Palestinians want Israel not to exist. Rivlin: Support for Israel must always remain bi-partisanPresident Rivlin addresses Annual Israel Leadership Mission of the Conference of Presidents. American Jewish leaders laud Cuomo's anti-BDS moveConference of Presidents welcomes anti-BDS Executive Order signed by New York Governor. Rivlin: Israel shouldn't be partisan issue in American electionPresident Reuven Rivlin addresses Conference of Presidents, says Israel should not become a divisive topic in this American election season. 'The United States isn't supporting its friends as it should be'Philanthropist Martin Oliner says America has created a void in the Middle East and, as a result, other allies for Israel are stepping in. Jewish leader: Meeting with Egyptian President was 'eye opening'Stephen Greenberg, chairman of the Conference of Presidents, describes Jewish leaders' visits to Turkey and Egypt. Watch: How to make people rethink their view on IsraelRethink Israel Initiative's Gerald Ostrov explains how to engage the young American population with Israel. Report: A-Sisi said Netanyahu has 'great powers'Egyptian president reportedly said Netanyahu can 'advance the region and the world,' in meeting with US Jewish leaders. Egyptian President meets American Jewish leaders in CairoPresident Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi has productive discussion with the leaders of the Conference of Presidents. Jonathan Pollard to meet with Jewish leadersPollard gets a ‘Shabbat-friendly’ electronic monitoring bracelet; report reveals he confronted warden, saying 'God runs the world.' Sharansky blasts Arab MK who snubbed American JewsJewish Agency chairman says MK Ayman Odeh is trying to score "cheap political points" at the expense of members of his community. Ads to Add Zionism to US Media on Independence DayHelmsley Charitable Trust will place full-page ads of Israeli Declaration of Independence in the New York Times and USA Today on Monday. ADL Supports J Street Joining US Conference of PresidentsADL says it will vote for far-left group to join influential conference for 'integrity' of advocacy; WZO slams pro-Hamas deal statements. Hoenlein: BDS is the '21st Century Anti-Semitism'Malcolm Hoenlein: Saying 'I hate Israel' instead of 'I hate Jews' does not cover up the fact that both mean the same thing. Netanyahu: It's Time to Delegitimize the DelegitimizersThose who call for boycotts of the Jewish state are "classical anti-Semites in modern garb," says PM Netanyahu. US Ambassador to Israel: Negotiations with Iran, PA Key to PeaceUS Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro insists that diplomacy is key to regional peace - whether between Israel and the PA or with Iran. Expert: Combat BDS 'With Emotions and Values'Panel at Conference of Presidents on BDS examines boycotts from every angle. Lapid: 'We are a Legion of 19 Spears' Protecting Peace AgendaFinance Minister Yair Lapid insists in speech to American leaders that peace deal is the key to economic, political, and internal stability. Hadassah President: The State has 'A Duty' to Bail Out HospitalHadassah National President says her charity was 'never involved in managing' Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center. Spanish King Meets Jewish Leaders Over New LawSpain set to pass law granting descendants of expelled Jews citizenship; US Jewish leaders meet king and political leaders. Bennett: We Have a Rare Opportunity to Bring ChangeMK Bennett at the Conference of Presidents: There's a considerable common denominator between us and Yesh Atid. Shapiro: Obama's Visit Symbolizes Strong U.S.-Israel TiesPresident Obama’s visit to Israel is important for the strengthening of the ties between the U.S. and Israel, says Ambassador Dan Shapiro. Netanyahu: Iran Getting Closer to 'Red Line'Netanyahu at the Conference of Presidents: Iran is getting closer to the red line I set at the United Nations. Biden Reassures Jewish Leaders ‘All Options on Table’U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told American Jewish leaders Tuesday “all options are on the table” to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. Conference of Presidents: PA's 'Violent GImmicks' Must StopThe ‘Palestinian’ Authority must "display serious leadership" rather that conduct "violent activities that yield nothing." Jordan's King Abdullah Blames Israel for Stalled Peace TalksJordan’s King Abdullah II says Israel is responsible for the deadlock in peace negotiations with the PA. New European Jewish Parliament Fights Anti-SemitismThe first ever European Jewish Parliament held its inaugural meeting last week. The Parliament members join hands to fight anti-Semitism. IDF Spokeswoman to Diaspora: Together We Can Influence the MediaIDF Spokeswoman Lieutenant Colonel Avital Leibovich meets American Jews in Israel, calls to work together to influence foreign media.Hoenlein: Wrong to Advocate Taking Options on Iran Off the TableJ Street pushes Congress to pressure Obama to take a military strike in Iran off the table. Malcolm Hoenlein: that's irresponsible. U.S. Jewish Leaders to Obama: Free PollardLeaders of the Conference of Presidents give President Obama a letter adding their voice to recent public figures' requests to free Pollard. Obama Meets U.S. Jewish LeadersLeaders of the Conference of Presidents meet President Obama in the White House, where he reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Israel's security. Fischer: Israel's Economy is StrongBank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer assured the Conference of Presidents that Israel's strong economy can withstand adversity. |
