Jewish Organizations
Will its new mission and its fundraising dollars, especially during a time of global uncertainty and rising anti-Semitism, detrimentally affect the Jewish people?
American Sephardi Federation executive director Jason Guberman noted that the Emirati and Bahraini normalization deals with Israel exemplify “a new era, but one rooted in history.”
“As Jews, we know how dangerous this is: when politicians target Jewish people and blame us for problems, it leads directly to violence against us,” they state. “When black movements are undermined, it leads to more violence against black people, including black Jews.”
The main convention will consist of two-hour prime-time programming from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time with events throughout the day.
The Jewish Democratic Council of America said California Sen. Kamala Harris “prioritizes the same issues as Jewish voters and will work diligently to defend our values in the White House.”
The Democratic platform includes language that expresses support for the U.S.-Israel relationship, a pledge to maintain security funding for Israel and backing for a two-state solution.
Jack Rosen, president of the American Jewish Congress, said Elliott Abrams “will have little time to settle in,” citing the upcoming deadline to extend the U.N. arms embargo on Iran.
Evan Bernstein left a job at the Anti-Defamation League to serve as chief executive officer at the Community Security Service, which trains volunteers to ensure the safety of Jewish organizations.
HaShevet is “dismayed at the diminishing effectiveness of mainstream Jewish advocacy organizations in North America.”
“I am excited for the privilege to fight on behalf of the righteousness of our path in the international arena, and to defend Israel in light of the challenges ahead,” said Israeli Minister Gilad Erdan.
Nonetheless, said Nathan Diament, the Orthodox Union’s executive director for public policy, “nonprofits across the United States are facing unprecedented financial challenges and need more help.”
The average loan was between $5,000 and $4.9 million; the median was $256,000.
