“It is hard to measure the enormity of the loss we have just suffered. Elijah was the beloved favorite son of Maryland, and the prophetic voice of moral integrity and social rebuilding that America needs so desperately,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.). “For Elijah, it was always about the children—the messengers we send to a future we won’t see.” BALTIMORE, …
By JACKSON RICHMAN
Rose Statement on Anti-Semitic Terrorist Attack on German Synagogue which was Live-Streamed Online
Congressman Rose: ‘make no mistake—this was not an isolated incident’ STATEN ISLAND – Congressman Max Rose, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism who recently chaired a joint hearing on the challenge of white nationalist terrorism at home and abroad, issued the following statement on the recent terrorist attack on a German synagogue during the High Holy …
Bolstering Relations Between Catholics and Jews Through Firsthand Experiences
By JACKSON RICHMAN
The Foundation Stone institute was founded to strengthen ties between members of religions that have much in common. The history of the Catholic Church and Jewish people is one marked by centuries of persecution and anti-Semitism. With Nostra Aetate in 1965, the Vatican changed its relationship with the Jewish people, including beginning historic visits to Israel by Pope John Paul II, …
By JACKSON RICHMAN
Yom Kippur Message
By New York Republican Party Chairman NICK LANGWORTHY
NEW YORK STATE — October 8,2019 — Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Over the course of the solemn day, Jews across New York State will spend their time in synagogue in worship, devotion, and atonement. They will ask forgiveness from God and from each other. Erin and I wish all of you a meaningful Yom Kippur and may you and your family be sealed …
By New York Republican Party Chairman NICK LANGWORTHY
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ Message for Yom Kippur – WishingYou Peace and Goodness!
I would like to wish everyone observing Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, a thoughtful holiday and an easy fast – Tzom kal. Yom Kippur is a time for reflection and repentance, and an opportunity to be open and honest with ourselves and others. It provides a chance to seek and grant forgiveness, and to enter the New Year with …
‘The Putsch Is Dead,’ Says Likud Party Spokesperson After Sa’ar Announces Support for Netanyahu
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — October 6, 2019 / JNS— Likud Knesset member Gideon Sa’ar says he stands behind the prime minister, though plans to challenge him for leadership of the Likud Party whenever the next internal election is called. Likud Knesset member Gideon Sa’ar announced on Saturday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the uncontested leader of the Likud Party, …
Honoring Spencer Bardack, Esq. and Recognizing Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr., Westchester County District Attorney
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Rosh HaShanah – 5780 – The Jewish New Year
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Governor Andrew Cuomo Directs NY State Police to Increase Security Presence Near Synagogues and Religious Centers During Jewish High Holy Holidays
NEW YORK, NY — September 28, 2019 — “As members of the Jewish community prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, out of an abundance of caution and following a number of appalling anti-Semitic incidents over the past year I am directing the New York State Police to increase patrols at synagogues and other religious centers across our state. “We …