November 23, 2020

Connecting Israel, Oklahoma with a Love for Both

by Richard Friedman To borrow a phrase from a Beatles song, a long and winding road brought Edie Roodman to where she is today. Her journey, from her hometown of St. Louis, to Arizona for college, to Israel where she met […]
October 27, 2020

Zioness: Asserting a Progressive identity in advocating for Israel

by Richard Friedman Before long, a new roar may be heard in Baton Rouge. This one, though, may not be coming from Louisiana State University’s Tiger Stadium. Instead, it may be the roar of Zioness. Zioness is not a typo. It’s […]
October 1, 2020

Florida to issue “Stand With Israel” specialty license plates

Supporters of Israel in Florida can show their drive, thanks to legislation authorizing the issuance of a Florida Stands with Israel specialty license plate. The bill was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Sept. 18 as part of a bill […]
September 16, 2020

Friends of the IDF raises $15 million at first virtual gala

Israeli soldier and singer Noa Kirel and the IDF Ensemble. Credit: Courtesy of FIDF. (JNS) — Thousands of supporters from across the globe joined Friends of the Israel Defense Forces in saluting Israel’s soldiers and veterans at the first-ever virtual […]
September 15, 2020

IFCJ grants $4.4 million to Israeli families economically hit by pandemic shutdowns

Israelis shop for groceries at the Machane Yehuda open-air market in Jerusalem on Sept. 14, before a three-week nationwide lockdown begins on Rosh Hashanah. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90. (JNS) — As the number of Israeli families reaching out for financial […]
May 27, 2020

Christian supporters worldwide show they back Israel’s sovereignty plan

Thousands of Christian evangelists wave their national flag alongside the Israeli one as they march in a parade in the center of Jerusalem, marking the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, the Feast of the Tabernacles. Oct. 1, 2015. Photo by Nati […]
April 22, 2020

HaYovel holding virtual gala from Israel on April 30

Alan Keyes and Rabbi Yehudah Glick at the 2019 HaYovel gala in Franklin, Tenn. HaYovel was planning to hold its second annual gala in Franklin, Tenn., on April 30, but coronavirus restrictions made that impossible. Instead, the group that promotes […]
March 23, 2020

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews giving $2 million in grants to Israeli hospitals, MDA to fight COVID

Magen David Adom first responders bring a suspected coronavirus carrier to Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, March 22. Photo by Flash90. (JNS) — As the number of Israeli coronavirus cases continues to rise, on March 20 the International Fellowship of Christians […]
February 24, 2020

Israel events at the National Religious Broadcasters convention

As thousands of Christian media professionals gather in Nashville this week for the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, Israel will have a prominent place. The conference, which will be held from Feb. 24 to 28 at the Gaylord Opryland, will include […]
February 4, 2020

Ohio adds another large Israel Bonds purchase to portfolio

by Israel InSight On Feb. 3, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague announced the purchase of $35 million in five-year fixed rate Israel Bonds. “Over the past three decades, Israel Bonds have proven to be a strong financial investment for Ohio’s taxpayers,” […]
January 9, 2020

Turning BDS into Buy Directly from Samaria

by Gary Schiff (JNS) — Israel and many Jewish organizations around the world have responded strenuously to counter the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement. They have taken a strong defensive position, arguing that Israel is being unfairly singled out. But […]