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Melissa Langsam Braunstein

Melissa Langsam Braunstein is an independent writer in metro Washington, D.C.

An FBI “Most Wanted Terrorist” poster for Palestinian terrorist Ahlam Ahmad Tamimi, one of the masterminds of the Aug. 9, 2001 bombing of the Sbarro pizzeria in Jerusalem that led to the deaths of 15 civilians, two of them Americans. Source: FBI.

Jewish groups urge extradition of Ahlam Tamimi; Jordan unlikely to turn over terrorist

“If the U.S. isn’t demanding this, and the Israelis aren’t, what is to say the Jordanians should do anything?” said Jonathan Schanzer of FDD, referring to the mastermind of the 2001 Sbarro pizzeria suicide-bombing.

Melissa Langsam Braunstein

September 14, 2023

Pastor John Hagee speaks at the annual Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Summit in Washington on July 17, 2023. Credit: CUFI.

Courage, combating antisemitism take center stage at CUFI’s ‘chai’ national summit

“We’re spending into the nine figures to fight antisemitism. We need a more coordinated and collaborative approach,” Malcolm Hoenlein, vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents, told JNS.

Melissa Langsam Braunstein

July 19, 2023

Anti-Defamation League statistics of antisemitic incidents by U.S. state in 2021.

A snapshot of American Jew-hatred

It’s clear that much work remains for those wishing to combat antisemitism.

Melissa Langsam Braunstein

February 24, 2023

Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Credit: Alessio Cozzani/Shutterstock.

Harvard surrenders to antisemitism

Supporters of anti-Zionist Kenneth Roth exploited Jew-hatred to get him a cushy job at Harvard University.

Melissa Langsam Braunstein

January 25, 2023

Elizabeth Frawley Bagley, the Biden administration's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil. Photo: John Tran

Biden’s undiplomatic diplomat

Elizabeth Frawley Bagley was confirmed by the Senate despite her antisemitic statements.

Melissa Langsam Braunstein

January 19, 2023

Entrance gate and east facade of Sever Hall at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Credit: Roman Babakin/Shutterstock.

Harvard University ranks first in antisemitism

The redefinition, suppression and denigration of Jewish identity on campus are at all-time highs.

Melissa Langsam Braunstein

December 4, 2022

The U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva. Credit: U.N./Jean-Marc Ferré.

Defund the UN’s Commission of Inquiry into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The U.S. has substantial leverage over a biased “inquiry” that targets Israel for opprobrium.

Melissa Langsam Braunstein

September 11, 2022

A group of pro-Israel and Jewish supporters gathered outside a New York City Council hearing on growing anti-Semitism at CUNY schools, particularly the law school, on June 30, 2022. Credit: #EndJewHatred.

The City University of New York has a problem with systemic anti-Semitism

A New York City Council meeting revealed denial, ignorance, duplicity and indifference to anti-Semitism among CUNY administrators.

Melissa Langsam Braunstein

July 11, 2022

Malik Faisal Akram. Source: OurCalling Homeless Shelter Photo.

Lessons from Colleyville

First and foremost, Americans should learn more about the type of extremist Islamism that inspired Malik Faisal Akram to take four Jews hostage while at prayer during Shabbat services.

Melissa Langsam Braunstein

January 26, 2022