Posts Tagged: National Jewish Democratic Council
Trump’s Pick of David Friedman as Next US Envoy to Israel Draws Praise From Jewish Right, Dismay From Left
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of attorney David Friedman to serve as the next US ambassador to Israel has drawn praise from right-wing Jewish groups and...
Major American Jewish Groups Mull, Remain Largely Quiet on Trump Secretary of State Pick Oilman Rex Tillerson
Major American Jewish organizations are mulling over, yet remaining largely quiet about, President-elect Donald Trump’s official announcement on Tuesday that he would nominate ExxonMobil CEO...
Former Boston Red Sox Star Kevin Youkilis Tweets Dismay Over ‘Jew Hatred,’ Burning of Israeli Flag Outside Democratic Convention
A former star player for the Boston Red Sox expressed dismay on Wednesday over the burning of Israeli flags outside the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in...
Ted Cruz Campaign Defends Pastor Mike Bickle Amid Stir Over Hitler Comments
JNS.org - Jewish Democrats criticized Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) for promoting an endorsement from evangelical Christian Pastor Mike Bickle, who has said that God...
Jewish Dems’ Leader Clarifies Remarks Questioning Christian Support for Israel
JNS.org - Greg Rosenbaum, board chair of the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC), issued a clarification on Thursday for an earlier remark that Republican evangelical Christians...
Jewish Republicans: We Played ‘Important Role’ in GOP Retaking the Senate
JNS.org - The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) said it played an "important role" in the Republican party retaking control of the U.S. Senate in...
Democrats Claim Jewish Support Steady in Midterm Results, Republicans Stress Inroads Made Among Jewish Voters
The resounding victory by Republicans in yesterday's U.S. midterm elections has again raised the question of whether the GOP can make significant inroads into the...
Ira Forman: Kerry Understands Connection Between Holocaust and Anti-Semitism Today
Jewish-American leader Ira Forman, currently the U.S. State Department Special Envoy to Monitor & Combat Antisemitism, said that Secretary of State John Kerry "understands the...
Susan Rice Appointment as National Security Advisor Praised by Jewish Groups
JNS.org - Jewish groups on Wednesday praised the appointment of outgoing U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice as National Security Advisor. Rice will replace...
Los Angeles Elects its First Jewish Mayor
Eric Garcetti will be the first elected Jewish mayor in the history of Los Angeles after winning 54 percent of the vote in a race...
All Female Jewish Democrats in Senate, House Join NJDC Women’s Initiative
All of the Jewish women representing the Democratic party in the U.S. Senate and Congress have chosen to become Honorary Co-Chairs of the ...
Sen. Paul on Israel Visit: Jewish State Would Benefit From U.S. Aid Decrease
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), known for his opposition to foreign aid, on Monday reiterated that stance during his visit to Israel. The senator, son of...
RJC: Pew Poll Confirms ‘Israel Gap’ Between Republicans and Democrats
Commenting on a recent Pew Research Center for the People & the Press poll that showed 75 percent of Conservative Republicans sympathizing with Israel in its conflict...
Daniel Inouye, Described as One of Israel’s Best Friends in the Senate, Dies
Jewish groups on Monday mourned the passing of nine-term U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI) at age 88, reflecting on what they called his legacy as...
