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Episode 65 of What Gives?—the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, hosted by JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny. In this episode, we speak with William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. With decades of experience navigating Washington and Jerusalem, William offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the Conference builds consensus across a coalition of 50 diverse Jewish organizations. We explore the delicate balance between public statements and quiet diplomacy, how Jewish communal leaders respond to rising antisemitism on campus, and what it means to represent a politically diverse Jewish community in times of division and crisis. William shares his personal journey from grassroots political campaigns to the highest levels of Jewish leadership, and the lessons he's learned about relationship-building, advocacy, and the surprising power of passionate moderation. Take a listen.

At a time when most Israelis, across the political spectrum, have expressed appreciation and gratitude towards the Trump White House for pushing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to implement the Gaza cease-fire and hostage release agreement, Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), says the "vast majority" of U.S. Jews strongly oppose President Donald Trump's policies. Spitalnik, who spoke to Haaretz Podcast host Allison Kaplan Sommer while on a visit to Israel for the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem this weekend, said "American Jews are still overwhelmingly a liberal community who believe in democracy, inclusivity and pluralism," and as such they are alarmed by Trump's policies and radical transformation of the government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Naveh Podcast | An initiative of America's Roundtable Media, International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. Website: https://americasrt.com/ On this featured segment, we are pleased to present a timely and relevant conversation with Ambassador Elan Carr, former Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, U.S. State Department (2019-2021). Join our distinguished guest Ambassador Elan Carr with host Noah Bland, a journalism student at the University of Maryland on the Naveh Podcast! Bio: Ambassador Elan Carr Elan Carr is the CEO of the Israeli American Council (IAC) and brings to this role his extensive experience as a senior U.S. diplomat, criminal prosecutor, military officer, and community leader. He is a passionate advocate for uniting the Israeli-American and Jewish-American community around our shared heritage and love for Israel. Elan has dedicated his career to service of country and community. In 2019, he was appointed the United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, directing U.S. policy and programs aimed at combating Jew-hatred throughout the world. Before his federal appointment, Elan devoted over a decade to public safety as a Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County, prosecuting violent felonies and some of the region's most dangerous criminal street gangs. He also served for more than 20 years as an officer in the United States Army Reserve, and he led an anti-terrorism team in Iraq during his wartime deployment. While in Iraq, he was also able to connect to his Iraqi-Jewish heritage, when he helped preserve Jewish communal property and led Shabbat and holiday services in Saddam Hussein's former palace in Baghdad. Elan held senior leadership positions in the Jewish world, including serving as the 71st international president of Alpha Epsilon Pi, a voting member of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, and a national councilmember of AIPAC. Elan's relationship with the IAC has been deep and personal since its inception, when his parents were co-founders of the organization. As a second-generation Israeli-American and native Hebrew speaker, Elan prioritizes his family's indivisible connection to the Jewish people, culture, and faith. He and and his wife Dahlia, a rheumatologist in private practice, are the proud parents of Hannah, Rachelle, and Samuel, whom they raise bilingually, educate in Jewish schools, and bring to Israel every summer. Born and raised in New York City, Elan holds degrees in philosophy and political science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law. Website: https://americasrt.com/ americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @ileaderssummit @ElanSCarr @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil speaks with Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, who offers his insight about the current situations in both Israel and the diaspora. Malcolm describes how events and societal shifts since October 7th have changed American Jewry and their status in the United States. The two discuss how the American Jewish experience has compared to the experiences of Jews elsewhere in the diaspora before and since October 7th, and what they believe will happen after the current war ends. Finally, Steve asks Malcolm for his thoughts on Israel's and the broader Middle East's geopolitical reality and future. Donate NOW at FIDF.org for the fastest and most direct way to give IDF Soldiers what they need most. 100% of your contribution will go to meet their emergency humanitarian needs. (Recorded 06/30/2024)

Israel's Prime Minister said the attempt by International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan to seek an arrest warrant was part of ‘the new antisemitism'. Khan is also seeking warrants against Israel's Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, and three leaders of Hamas. Also on the programme: Iran says it will hold elections on the 28th of June after its president, Ebrahim Raisi, was killed in a helicopter crash; and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologises to victims of the infected blood scandal, calling it a ‘day of shame' for the British state. (Picture: Netanyahu addresses the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, February 18, 2024 Credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)

Last month, President Biden rushed to sign a two-year renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). FISA allows the federal government and its intelligence agencies to spy on, collect, and monitor the data, phone calls, text messages, and emails of foreign nationals outside of the United States without a warrant. In conjunction, the Anti-Defamation League and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations also pushed Congress earlier this month to pass the controversial FISA law to spy on Americans for the protection of Israel along with the “National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.” Nowhere to run and nowhere to hide: this is the mantra of the architects of the Surveillance State and their corporate collaborators. Tonight on Ground Zero (7-10pm, pacific time), Clyde Lewis talks about NOWHERE TO HIDE – THEY ARE NOW HERE. Listen Live: https://groundzero.radio Archived Shows: https://aftermath.media

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Today is Day 139 of the war. Zman Yisrael editor-in-chief Biranit Goren and health reporter Renee Ghert-Zand join host Jessica Steinberg. Goren discusses Wednesday night press conference by war cabinet member MK Benny Gantz about a possible hostage deal, what details it may include and why it was Gantz and not Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking about it.  Goren also looks at the tensions and differing opinions in the war cabinet and the power plays at work among that group of politicians. Ghert-Zand talks about the predicted 30,000 Israelis who will probably suffer from PTSD in Israel after the attacks of October 7 and the ongoing war, and how psychologists and therapists plan on tackling that issue. She also discusses Ram 2, the IDF medical unit that operates inside Israeli hospitals as a kind of separate military wing for injured soldiers. For the latest updates, please look at The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Live blog February 22, 2024 Gantz sees signs of progress on hostage deal, warns of looming Rafah op during Ramadan October 7 and war trauma will lead to at least 30,000 new cases of PTSD, expert says THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: War cabinet minister Benny Gantz speaks at the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem on February 18, 2024 (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Today is Day 138 of the war. Reporters Jeremy Sharon and Canaan Lidor join host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode. Monday saw the start of six days of hearings in The Hague's International Court of Justice over the UN General Assembly's request for an advisory opinion by the ICJ on the “legal consequences” of Israel's 56-year rule in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. We hear what has been said so far. Israel Judicial Selection Committee met -- and appointed judges -- for the first time in nearly two years. Sharon explains why the two slots on the Supreme Court remain unfilled. A Palestinian artist who has in the past exhibited with renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was arrested on last week during a search conducted by an IDF reservist battalion looking for weapons in a West Bank Bedouin village. Sharon delves into the case and shares why this is hardly an isolated case. Lidor was in Kiryat Shmona yesterday, just along Israel's border with Lebanon. Within the evacuated city, several stalwarts remain. Who are they? Earlier in the week, Lidor accompanied the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations umbrella group's first delegation to the south of Israel since October 7 and wrote about Eran Masas. Hear why his heroic story had the entire group crying. For the latest updates, please look at The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Live blog February 21, 2024 At World Court, South Africa says Israeli ‘apartheid' surpasses its own sordid past Israel accused of repressing basic Palestinian freedoms in ICJ hearing on West Bank rule Palestinian artist who exhibited with Ai Weiwei arrested during IDF West Bank search In Safed, a deadly rocket salvo fails to rattle deeply rooted residents On Oct. 7 killing grounds, a vigilante army vet inspires grieving US Jewish leaders THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: A Palestinian flag flies outside the United Nations' highest court, rear, during historic hearings in The Hague, Netherlands, February 21, 2024, into the legality of Israel's 57-year occupation of the West Bank and east Jerusalem. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Today is Day 136 of the war. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's episode. Last night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke in front of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem. On Saturday night, Berman also attended a press conference in Jerusalem with the prime minister. Was the messaging the same or different in the two events? On Sunday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva compared Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza to the Holocaust, saying Israel was committing “genocide” against Palestinian civilians in the Strip and saying the only historical equivalent was “when Hitler decided to kill the Jews.” He made these remarks in front of an African Union summit. How did the setting played into his statements? The Palestinian Authority is may hold unity talks with Hamas in Moscow on February 26, PA Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Sunday. What is Russia's interest in holding this summit? Netanyahu sided on Sunday with far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Sunday, endorsing restrictions on Arab Israelis' access to Al-Aqsa Mosque on Jerusalem's Temple Mount during Ramadan. How will Hamas weaponize the optics of Israeli citizens being restricted from the holy site? And finally, Berman gives in-depth analysis into why Israel is not ready to fight another front in the north, and what factors need to change to allow it. For the latest updates, please look at The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: Live blog February 19, 2024 Addressing US Jewish leaders on Gaza war, PM says: ‘We have to finish the job' Netanyahu: Those telling us not to enter Rafah are essentially saying ‘lose the war' Israel livid as Brazil's Lula says Israel like ‘Hitler,' committing genocide in Gaza Calling for ‘Palestinian unity,' PA premier urges Hamas to attend Moscow meet Reports: Siding with Ben Gvir, PM plans to limit Arab Israeli Al-Aqsa access on Ramadan THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Civilians and soldiers killed in Hamas's onslaught on Israel THOSE WE ARE MISSING: The hostages and victims whose fate is still unknown Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: Israeli reserve soldiers from the Nachal brigade take part in a military drill in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, February 13, 2024. (Michael Giladi/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes Vice Chair of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations Malcolm Hoenlein to discuss the modern discrimination and antisemitism stemming from October 7, the emerging significance and demonstration of unity of the Jewish community, the horror of his experience at the immediate aftermath of October 7, the misinformation being taught in the American education system impacting U.S.-Israel relations, conversations he has had with Arab leaders regarding Hamas, and how to continue this fight against the public narrative. Mr. Hoenlein also answers questions about the perspective of some of the other Arab nations, the impact and role of Qatar and how they are funding numerous interests globally, spreading democracy in the region, and moving forward with and involving more nations in the Abraham Accords. Donate NOW to FIDF for the fastest and most direct way to give IDF soldiers what they need most. 100% of emergency funds are going to meet soldiers' urgent humanitarian needs: FIDF.org (Recorded 2/11/2024)

Welcome to What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploration into one key issue shaping Israel and the Jewish World — right now. Within days of the murderous October 7 Hamas invasion of Israel, William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, headed a mission of 50 heads of Jewish legacy organizations back to Israel, where he was when the massacre occurred. In conversation with The Times of Israel this week, he describes how following the brutal slaying of 1,200 mostly citizens and hostage-taking of dozens of others, a second punch in the gut awaited him back in the United States. "While we were punched in the gut by what you experienced here, we get punched in the gut by what we experienced in America -- an incredible disconnect, a moment of cognitive dissonance where our allies, our neighbors, the people we work with, the people that we have marched with -- seemed to not get it, seemed to not understand the tragedy that had occurred. And continue to not get it.” We speak about the November 14 March for Israel rally, which brought an unprecedented 290,000 to the Washington, DC, National Mall. And how, at this moment, pernicious TikTok algorithms may dictate how the next generation of American Jewry views the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  This week, we ask long-time American Jewish leader William Daroff, where American Jews can go from here and what matters now. What Matters Now podcasts are available for download on iTunes, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, PlayerFM or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations William Daroff at the site of the October 7 Supernova rave massacre, December 25, 2023. (courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jewish Federations of North America President Eric Fingerhut discusses how the March for Israel came together with William Daroff, who heads the Conference of American Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. The Cleveland Crew is joined by Erika Rudin-Luria of Cleveland's Jewish Federation to explore what drove so many people to show up, the obstacles they faced, what this moment in American history means, and how it all affects Israel going forward."The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut," is brought to you by Jewish Federations on North America, the backbone of the North American Jewish community, representing over 350 communities across North America. Find out how you can get involved or donate to your local Federation at www.jewishfederations.org.Have something to say about the show? Email us at podcast@jewishfederations.org.Executive Produced by Niv Elis. Produced by Mary Rose Madden, maryrosemadden.journoportfolio.com. 

Was the Rally in Washington correct? In Galus do we keep our heads low, or do we try to garner support? Do we do Hishtadlus or just Daven? Do we join in rallies with people who don't have the same belief system as ours? Historically, what was the approach of the Gedolim? with Malcolm Hoenlein – Executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations – 34:05 with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz – Rabbi of Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere, Head of Semicha program in YU – 1:03:32 with Rabbi Moshe Don Kestenbaum – Rosh Yeshiva or Yisroel, Author, Lecturer – 1:16:56 with Rabbi Henoch Plotnick – R"M Kanfei Yonah, Chicago – 1:24:52   מראי מקומות  

William Daroff, the CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, joins the podcast to give us genuinely helpful advice about how to get around Washington today as so many of us will be traveling to be at the March for Israel on the Mall—where not to park, what Metro stop to […]

William Daroff, co-organizer of today's pro-Israel rally and CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, talked to WMAL hosts Larry O'Connor and guest co-host Angela Morabito about the big march in Washington, D.C. today for Israel. March for Israel expected to bring thousands to National Mall Tuesday Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Follow the Show on Apple podcasts, Omny, Spotify or Audible. Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, November 14, 2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, William Daroff shares what it was like to be in the room during this important bi-partisan show of support for the State of Israel.

On this week's episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Elana Broitman of the Jewish Federations of North America, Stephanie Hausner of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and Ken Marcus of the Brandeis Center, for a roundtable on the White House's recently released National Strategy To Counter Antisemitism and what it means for the Jewish community.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5816496/advertisement

Malcolm has been one of the strongest forces protecting the Jewish community in the past 50+ years.     The key to having a voice with world leaders is by voicing your concerns and showing respect, Malcolm advises.      In this episode alone you'll hear his stories with: The Lubavitcher, Reb Moshe Feinstein, Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Bibi Netanyahu, Jared Kushner, Nick Cannon, Kanye West, the Belize Rebbe, George H. Bush, George W. Bush, Barack Obama & a lot more people.     Malcolm has been the executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations since June 1986. He is the founding executive director of the Greater New York Conference on Soviet Jewry and the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York.     We also discuss practical tips on how anyone can help slow down antisemitism (which has been on a rise).     ** SPONSOR LINK **         ► JOWMA: Your Health is Your Greatest Investment.  There's no reason in 2022 that you need to be in the dark. And some of the most talented doctors and healthcare professionals in our community are here to help!          Go listen to the JOWMA podcast here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1500215343?to=page     And call their hotline 24/6 at 929-4-GEZUNT          Find out more here: https://jowma.org/     This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe     Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here:     • USA: (712) 432-3489  • UK: 0333-366-0154  • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088     Follow us on social media for more content:     • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livinglchaim • IG - https://www.instagram.com/livinglchaim/ • FB - https://www.facebook.com/livinglchaim • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/livi... • Website - https://www.livinglchaim.com/     Join our exclusive WhatsApp group for sneak peeks and the best content we love: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bs5aSe3H6FlL5vM1nqPj4d     Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com     WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513     If you are interested in sponsoring an episode in memory or refuah shilama of a loved one, please send an email to hi@livinglchaim.com     Lchaim.

Despite Israel being stronger and more stable than it has ever been, the Middle East nevertheless presents many threats to the Jewish State. Perhaps the two biggest challenges facing the country today are the Iranian nuclear threat, and the conflict with the Palestinians. World powers appear close to an agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran over a new proposed nuclear deal, which, if media reports are accurate, may be no better than the 2015 one as far as Israel is concerned. And as for the peace process, Israel's peace partner, Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority, revealed his true self recently when he refused to condemn the 1972 Munich massacre of Israeli athletes, and instead accused Israel of committing 50 Holocausts. So what does all this mean for Israel – a country of prosperity and stability, but still facing very real threats? In this week's podcast, we sit down with William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, a Washington, DC-based umbrella organization representing many smaller Jewish groups. Daroff is a widely regarded commentator on Israeli affairs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thehonestreport/message

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman are joined by the Great Malcom Hoenlein, Executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and as always Adam "The Facilitator" King to discuss, the dangers Iran presents not just in the Middle East but across what remains of the border, with their close ties to South America. Plus we take a deep dive into Israel, anti-Semitism and the carnage the leftist are causing are great country.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and military affairs reportER Judah Ari Gross join host Jessica Steinberg. Berman offers some updates about Ukraine following his trip last week to Kyiv, and discusses the sense of urgency in news headlines versus the continued measured response from Ukrainian diplomats. Gross explains the IDF reaction to the Lebanese drone that entered Israeli territory on Friday, discussing the increasing use of drones and what that could mean in the future. Berman speaks about the senior Turkish delegation that visited Israel last week to prepare for President Isaac Herzog's upcoming visit to Turkey and whether the long-strained ties can be improved. 4. Gross talks about his move into a new beat covering religion and his recent interview with the heads of umbrella Jewish organization, The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. Discussed articles include: Foreign Ministry issues fresh call for Israelis in Ukraine to leave immediately Drone from Lebanon triggers sirens across north, evades Iron Dome Turkish officials hold preparatory talks in Israel ahead of Herzog trip to Ankara US Jewish leaders warn of growing antisemitism, say they helped fight Amnesty report Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: An undated photo released by the Israel Defense Forces on January 7, 2021, that allegedly shows Hezbollah members operating a drone in Lebanon. (Israel Defense Forces) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Photo: Among hundreds of incidents nationally, in October 2014 fliers were handed out in the University of California in Santa Barbara that claimed "9/11 Was an Outside Job" with a large blue Star of David. Here:  UCSB. Anti-semitism on campus.  Malcolm Hoenlein, @Mhoenlein1, @Conf_of_Pres https://nypost.com/2021/09/09/anti-semitism-on-college-campuses-on-the-rise-report-finds/ Malcolm Hoenlein, @Mhoenlein1, @Conf_of_Pres, Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations executive vice chairman for three decades.   .. More than one-quarter of undergraduate respondents describe hostility toward Israel on campus by their peers as a “fairly” or “very” big problem and nearly 15% perceive this same level of hostility toward Jews.

Photo: Russian Foreign Policy and the Price of America's Absence.  Anna Borshchevskaya, @annaborsh.   Malcolm Hoenlein, Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.  @Conf_of_Pres · https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/08/how-russia-stands-to-gain-thanks-to-bidens-afghanistan-disaster/ · https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/russia-middle-east-source-stability-or-pot-stirrer · https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/oil/083121-opec-meets-to-decide-on-production-boost-expecting-a-tight-oil-market-ahead Ann Borshchevskaya, senior Fellow at The Washington Institute, focusing on Russia's policy toward the Middle East; Fellow at the European Foundation for Democracy. In addition, she is a contributor to Oxford Analytica and a fellow at the European Foundation for Democracy. She is a former analyst for a U.S. military contractor in Afghanistan; and is author of, Putin's War in Syria. Malcolm Hoenlein, Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations executive vice chairman for three decades.  @Conf_of_Pres

Two US citizens were part of over a dozen people arrested in connection with the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, and President Biden announced an August 31 end to the US mission in Afghanistan.Tom Porter, writer and long-time activist, joins us to discuss the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, President Biden's announcement of the US military leaving their mission in Afghanistan by August 31, and the story announcing the would-be monarch of Iran to brief an umbrella organization for US Jewish groups. Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor in economics and politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economy. The US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise to 373,000, as job growth slows and the Dow drops nearly 260 points in a global sell-off as recovery fears resurface.Marjorie Cohn, professor of law at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, and a former president of the National Lawyers Guild, joins us to discuss her article in Consortium News about the UN report that calls for reparations for victims of systematic racist police violence. According to Cohn, the UN high commissioner for human rights grounded her analysis in the "long-overdue need to confront the legacies of enslavement."Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss the week's events. One story of note includes the report that the would-be monarch of Iran gave an off-the-record "special leadership briefing" on Thursday to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. This organization is an umbrella group for numerous pro-Israel organizations, and has received condemnations and questions from other pro-Israel and Iranian-American groups.Dr. Colin Campbell, DC senior news correspondent, and Margaret Kimberly, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents," come together to talk about the Black Caucus PAC endorsing Nina Turner's opponent in a special Democratic primary for Ohio's 11th Congressional District next month. Also, the House Democrats launched Team Blue, a new PAC formed, according to the group's founders, to protect incumbents facing challenges.

On this episode Alan Solow a former advisor on Middle East policy to President Obama and the Obama Administration joins me for a dynamic conversation on the current state of affairs in Israel. Mr. Solow is a public affairs consultant, political advisor and notable leader in the U.S. Jewish community. He is the former Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations having met with the leaders of multiple countries around the world. In addition, he served as Chairman of JCC Association of North America, the Chairman of Chicago's Jewish Community Relations Council, President of the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago, President of Young Men's Jewish Council and as a member of the board of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, including on its Executive Committee. He also served as a Trustee of the Jewish Federations of North America and was a Director of Sinai Health Systems. In addition,  Mr. Solow is the former Chairman of Interfaith Youth Core, a national organization promoting interfaith dialogue and service projects on college campuses. He is a member of the Board of Advisors of the Truman National Security Project and is the Vice-Chair of the Israel Policy Forum. He graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School and served as a partner at the international law firm of DLA Piper. Mr. Solow was a senior advisor and national co-chair of the 2012 Obama re-elect campaign and accompanied the former President on his first trip to Israel in 2006. 

This week's shiur, Presidents and Prime Ministers: The Role of Morality in Leadership” – A Conversation with Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, President and Rosh Yeshiva, Ohr Torah Stone and William Daroff, CEO Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, moderated by Miriam L. Wallach, General Manager Nachum Segal Network. https://ots.org.il/torah-insights/torah-for-our-time/

Guests: Izzy Sakhaie - Resource Development at the JDC. Debbie Moed - Senior Advisor to Young Leaders Division of Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. Aired live 10/21/20

Rabbi Ellen S. Wolintz-Fields has served as Executive Director of the Women's League for Conservative Judaism since 2018. Prior to that, she led congregations in the Chicago area and in Tom's River, NJ. She is a member of the Rabbinical Assembly's Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, which sets policy on Jewish legal matters for Conservative Judaism. She graduated the Double-Degree Program between Barnard College and the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) and received Rabbinic ordination from JTS. Rabbi Wolintz-Fields has also served as the co-chair of the Rabbinical Assembly's Women's Committee and is the Women's League representative to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. She has been invited to deliver opening prayers at the United States House of Representatives, the New Jersey Senate, the New Egypt Speedway, and the Ocean County College Commencement. She can often be found reading, catching up on Daf Yomi (Daily Talmud study), cheering her daughter at her high school varsity basketball games, and during NASCAR season - watching with her son who is an avid fan! Together with her husband Jonathan, they are the proud parents of three children, and live in Ocean Township, New Jersey.A biography of Rabbi Wolintz-Fields's teacher, Rabbi Benjamin Z Kreitman appears here: Obituary of Rabbi Benjamin Z. KreitmanEditor's note: Subsequent to the publication of this episode, My Teacher Podcast received the following message from Jamie Kreitman, daughter of Rabbi Benjamin Z. Kreitman, that her father's date of birth noted in the Masorti Olami obituary and cited in the podcast discussion is incorrect. She said:"[Rabbi Kreitman was born on] Dec. 27, 1918 in Warsaw, Poland. He emigrated with his mother when he was 3 years old and settled in Louisville, KY. His father, a rabbi and schochet, had already settled there with the rest of the Kreitman family."  Glossary of Hebrew and Yiddish terms used in this conversation that were not promptly translated during interview:Bashert—Yiddish term referring to a person's soulmate, especially when considered as an ideal or predestined marriage partner. Bimah—platform or stage in synagogue from where prayers are led. Kaddish—the Mourner's Kaddish, a prayer traditionally recited at a funeral and in synagogue services during prescribed periods of mourning or on the anniversary of the death of a loved one.Mesader Kiddushin—The officiant (usually a rabbi) presiding at a Jewish weddingMadrikh—literally, “leader.” Also refers to a rabbi's manual, a book with a collection of prayers for various occasions that rabbis carry with them for lifecycle events. Both usages included in this conversation. Shul—synagogue, synagogue services

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo opens up about the Venezuelan opposition, saying keeping it united "has proven devilishly difficult," while opposition leader Juan Guaidó has been seizing control of state assets to starve the government of funding. The saga in Venezuela continues, even though it's not on the front pages of American media. During a closed-door meeting in New York City last week with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Pompeo spoke honestly about the challenges the Trump administration is facing in its attempts to overthrow the democratically elected president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro. The US narrative has been that the opposition is strong, united and legitimate.Speaking Thursday ahead of his trip to Normandy, France, US President Donald Trump said he had made clear to Mexico that he was prepared to follow through on his threat to levy 5% tariffs on Mexican exports starting June 10, rising to 25% by October. But he added: “We're having a great talk with Mexico . . .  something pretty dramatic could happen.” This was a marked change of tone from Wednesday night, when he tweeted that “not nearly enough” progress had been made. I've been asking: is the threat of further tariffs a negotiating ploy? All of this while the New York Times on Thursday published an analysis titled "Which States Will Be Hit Hardest by Trump's Tariffs on Mexico."In his recent MintPress News article, "Following US Lead on Assange, Australia Goes on Assault Spree Against Free Press," Alex Rubinstein says, "The current Australian crackdown follows the example of the United States in its charges against and attempt to extradite Julian Assange. Since the United States charged journalist Julian Assange with 17 counts of Espionage Act violations — charges that could see Assange facing the death penalty — Australia appears to be following America's lead and cracking down on free press, particularly journalists and publications that publish government secrets." What's really going on here?GUESTS:Ricardo Vaz — Writer and editor at Venezuelanalysis.com. Teri Mattson — Activist with the Campaign to End US and Canadian Sanctions Against Venezuela.Linwood Tauheed — Associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Alex Rubinstein — MintPress News analyst and journalist.

Iran says ‘Risk of war with Israel very possible' Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif issued a stark warning to the international community that the risk of war with Israel is great, and will only become greater.  #IRAN #MOHAMMADJAVADZARIF __________________ Yisrael Katz is named as interim Foreign Minister At Sunday's weekly cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu appointed Yisrael Katz to the position of interim Foreign Minister. #YISRAELKATZ #FOREIGNMINISTER ____________________ Should Israel stand for truth, or good relations? Ambassador Yosef Livne | Former Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand joins us in the studio to speak about the spat between Israeli and Polish leaders #YOSEFLIVNE #POLAND __________________  ‘Conference of Presidents' Leadership Mission begins Politicians on both the left and right spoke up against the rise of Anti-Semitism Monday, at the 45th leadership mission, of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. #COP #ANTISEMITISM ___________________ Cabinet Advances plan deducting payments from PA Jerusalem advanced plans on Sunday, to deduct 5%, or nearly 140 million dollars from annual taxes Israel collects for the Palestinian Authority. #CABINET #PA ___________________ Multiple terror attacks reported overnight IDF soldier and 19 Palestinian rioters are injured along the Gaza-Israel border, multiple attacks and clashes between Palestinians and Israeli Security Forces were reported overnight Sunday, and Monday morning. #ATTACKS #GAZA ___________________ IDF officer indicted for negligence IDF Leuitenant charged with failure to stop subordinates from beating Palestinian detainees. #IDF #INDICTED ___________________ Australian Jewish group calls for firing Litzman The Zionist Federation of Australia is today calling for Israeli Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman to be fired from his post after allegedly obstructing justice in major pedophilia-rape case. #LITZMAN #AUSTRALIANJEWS ___________________ Jewish WWII veteran's museum receives its budget Prime Minister Netanyahu unveiled at this week's Cabinet meeting the allocation of funds for the establishment of the long-awaited museum of Jewish World War II Veterans. #WWII #VETERANS ___________________ ‘Japanese Schindler' Memorialized The Jewish Empowerment and Educational Group – Limmud FSU, dedicated a very special memorial last month to Sugihara Chiune who saved over 6000 Jews from the Nazis in Lithuania, – the lesser known but no less important ‘Japanese Schindler.' #SUGIHARACHIUNE #SAVIOR  __________________ Hebrew word of the Day: ANDARTA | אנדרטה = MONUMENT Learn a New Hebrew word every day. Today's word is ‘‘ANDARTAF' which means MONUMENT #LEARNHEBREW   #HEBREWWORDOFDAY   #ILTVHEBREWWORDOFDAY  ___________________ The Weather Forecast Tonight you can expect some scattered showers and a cool low of fifty or ten degrees Celsius. then tomorrow should be partly cloudy and with a slight rise in temperatures, to a high of sixty-four or eighteen degrees Celsius.    #ISRAELWEATHER   #ISRAELFORECAST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Malcolm Hoenlein is the Executive Vice President of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. Beginning with his leadership at the forefront of the Soviet Jewry movement, Mr. Hoenlein has traveled the world advocating for oppressed and endangered Jews - and all minorities - for the past 50 years. As the head of the largest umbrella organization in the Jewish world, he has successfully balanced disparate interests and agendas by promoting a unifying agenda. A staunch defender of Israel, Mr. Hoenlein has met with presidents and world leaders in an attempt to consolidate support and publicize the righteousness of the pro-Israel cause. In this episode, Mr. Hoenlein describes his personal background and ascension to his current position; relates some wonderful anecdotes of meetings with prominent religious and political leaders; and leaves us with a wonderfully inspiring closing message: "Not everybody can do everything, but everybody can do something to change the world." -------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Jews You Should Know introduces the broader community to interesting and inspiring Jewish men and women making a difference in our world. Some are already famous, some not yet so. But each is a Jew You Should Know. The host, Rabbi Ari Koretzky, is Executive Director of MEOR Maryland (www.meormd.org), a premier Jewish outreach and educational organization. MEOR operates nationally on twenty campuses and in Manhattan; visit the national website at www.meor.org. Please visit www.JewsYouShouldKnow.com, follow us on Twitter @JewsUShouldKnow or on Facebook. Have feedback for the show, or suggestions for future guests? E-mail us at JewsYouShouldKnow@gmail.com. Want to support this podcast? Visit Patreon.com/JewsYouShouldKnow. A small monthly contribution goes a long way!! A special thank you to Jacob Rupp of the Lift Your Legacy podcast for his invaluable production assistance.