RJC Issues “Praise Israel” Challenge to Democrats Heading to the Chicago Convention

If Any Speaker Cheers for Israel, RJC Will Plant Trees in Their Name

Washington, DC – The Republican Jewish Coalition issued the following "Praise Israel" challenge in advance of the 2024 Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. 

RJC CEO Matt Brooks said: 

Last month in Milwaukee, I spoke at the 2024 RNC Convention from the main stage at Fiserv Forum. I opened my remarks with a simple rallying call to everyone in the arena: 

“Let me hear you cheer if you support Israel!" 

The crowd erupted in rapturous applause, demonstrating deep and widespread support for America’s best ally in the Middle East. I followed this by saying: 

“Now if you tried that at the Democrats' convention, you’d be booed off the stage."

Today, the RJC is officially challenging every speaker at the Democratic Convention in Chicago to "Praise Israel": If you speak from the main stage and ask the crowd to cheer if they support Israel, the RJC will donate to plant 1,800 trees in Israel in your name, to showcase your standing with the Jewish state. For those wondering “why 1,800?” - it is 100x 18, which stands for “chai”, “life” in Hebrew.

We sincerely hope you will rise to the challenge and follow the RJC and Republican Party’s lead in standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel at this critical time for the Jewish state and the American Jewish community. 

We look forward to watching your remarks next week and the crowd's reaction. Good luck in Chicago!

WATCH RJC CEO Matt Brooks' official 2024 "Praise Israel" Challenge to the DNC Convention HERE.