Originally published by Huff Post September 17, 2024 By Jennifer Bendery WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Tuesday baselessly accused an Arab American witness of supporting terrorists during a Senate hearing, and as she called out his blatant Islamophobia, the GOP senator told her to “hide her head in a bag.” Kennedy lashed out at Maya Berry, executive director …
Senate hearing on antisemitism thrown into chaos as anti-Israel agitators shout obscenities
Originally published by Jewish Insider September 18, 2024 By Emily Jacobs The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hate crimes devolved into chaos on Tuesday, with members engaging in partisan shouting matches over the hearing’s broad focus amid repeated disruptions by anti-Israel agitators in the crowd. The crowd at Tuesday’s hearing, which was the first hearing in the Senate addressing antisemitism …
At Senate hearing on antisemitism, protester interrupts to curse out ‘Jews and Israelis’
Originally published by Forward September 17, 2024 By Jacob Kornbluh A protester interrupted a Senate hearing on antisemitism and other bigotry Tuesday, yelling an antisemitic epithet as Sen. Ted Cruz talked about antisemitic incidents on college campuses. “You talk about the f**king Jews and the Israelis,” the protester yelled in a video posted on X. “Talk about the 40,000. Talk about …
Honoring 30 years of the Violence Against Women Act
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) helped write and pass the Violence Against Women Act. And we’ve continued to lead on its reauthorization for 30 years. Because everyone should be safe from domestic violence. On Sept. 12, NCJW attended the White House’s Violence Against Women Act 30th Anniversary celebration, with NCJW CEO Sheila Katz on stage with President Joe Biden. …
4-part event series geared to increase voter participation in Michigan
Originally published by Fox 2 Detroit September 10, 2024 Bre Teamer chats with Linda Levy, National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan State Policy Advocate and co-chair of the Advocacy and Elections Committee, about getting the word out and increasing voter participation. The post 4-part event series geared to increase voter participation in Michigan appeared first on National Council of Jewish …
The Proposed Federal Budget is Anti-Abortion
300+ Jewish organizations, rabbis, and clergy members urge Congress to remove threats to abortion in the 2025 federal budget. September 10, 2024 Dear Chairs Patty Murray and Tom Cole, and Ranking Members Susan Collins and Rosa DeLauro: We, the undersigned Jewish organizations and Jewish clergy, deeply supportive of reproductive health, rights, and justice, write to urge you to ensure …
A Revolution and a Miracle are Needed: Reflections from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Written by Kalela Lancaster, NCJW Israel Program Manager Six beautiful souls held captive by Hamas were so close to coming home. I know that you all share in the agony of this time, but I will share some reflections on the last few days as I have experienced them on the ground in Israel. In Israel, we all feel bound …
St. Louisans invited to join ‘National Vigil for Hostages’ online tonight
Originally published by STL Jewish Light September 3, 2024 By Jordan Palmer The St. Louis Jewish community is still reeling from the heartbreaking news of six innocent hostages being brutally murdered in Gaza—a tragedy deeply felt during a solemn vigil held last night at United Hebrew Congregation. Nearly 200 mourners gathered, lighting six candles and offering prayers for the safe return …
Emhoff, D.C. Jewish community mourn Hersh Goldberg-Polin and other murdered hostages
Originally published by Jewish Insider September 4, 2024 By Marc Rod Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, at a vigil for the D.C.-area Jewish community on Monday evening following the murder of six Israeli hostages in Gaza, expressed his condolences and described the personal pain he feels about the murder of Hersh Goldberg-Polin by Hamas terrorists. Emhoff, addressing the hundreds of people …
Kamala Harris’ Husband Doug Emhoff Says He’s ‘Gutted’ at Vigil for Hostages Killed by Hamas
Originally published by Time September 4, 2024 By Associated Press Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, listens during a National Council of Jewish Women roundtable discussion on sexual violence by Hamas, at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 14, 2024. WASHINGTON — Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris—and the …
