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RJC Calls on Biden to Condemn Antisemitic BLM Chants
Washington, DC – The Republican Jewish Coalition released the following statement today:
As seen in a video posted to Twitter by Nic Rowan of the Washington Examiner, Black Lives Matter protesters in the streets of Washington, DC this evening chanted, “Israel, we know you; you murder children too.”
RJC Statement on Rep. Eliot Engel's Primary Defeat
Washington, DC – The Republican Jewish Coalition issued the following statement on Rep. Eliot Engel’s defeat in yesterday’s Democratic primary in New York:
RJC Releases “Sunrise” Video Highlighting Trump Record on Israel
Washington, DC -- The Republican Jewish Coalition has released a new video, entitled “Sunrise,” that highlights President Donald Trump’s pro-Israel record – a set of policies and actions that have earned him the title of “most pro-Israel President in American history.”
RJC Statement on Israel’s Application of Sovereignty in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley
Washington, DC – The Republican Jewish Coalition released a statement today responding to media reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to bring to a cabinet vote on July 1 the question of extending Israeli sovereignty over parts of Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley (the West Bank).
JNS: Despite pandemic, pro-Israel political groups see success in campaigning ahead of November elections
By Jackson Richman, Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“We’ve seen a dramatic spike in the percentage of voters we’re able to directly connect with, compared to pre-COVID circumstances, which makes these modes of grassroots outreach even more valuable,” Republican Jewish Coalition spokesperson Neil Strauss told JNS.
RJC Congratulates Lisa Scheller on Primary Win
Washington D.C. -- The Republican Jewish Coalition congratulates Lisa Scheller on her primary win in Pennsylvania’s 7thcongressional district. RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks said:
RJC Calls On Swalwell To Apologize For Disgusting Comment
Washington, DC – Late last night, Democrat Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-15) disgustingly compared longtime friend of the Jewish community and the first openly gay member of a Presidential cabinet, Richard Grenell, to the infamous Nazi Joseph Goebbels. RJC National Chairman Sen. Norm Coleman released the following statement:
RJC Congratulates Randy Feenstra on Primary Win
Washington D.C. -- The Republican Jewish Coalition congratulates Randy Feenstra on his primary win over Rep. Steve King. RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks said:
JNS: Jewish, pro-Israel groups express outrage over death of George Floyd, concern about rioting
By Jackson Richman, Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Jewish and pro-Israel organizations have expressed outrage over the death of African-American George Floyd, 46, who died on May 25 in the custody of Minneapolis police.
Brooks: Our history is full of sorrow and salvation. This won’t change us.
The Forward asked Jewish communal leaders to reflect on how the coronavirus pandemic will influence Jewish life. RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks responded with the following essay.