RJC 2024 Leadership Summit Recap

GOP Stars Shine at RJC Leadership Summit

 

President Trump, Speaker Johnson, and a stellar lineup of GOP leaders address Jewish Republicans at RJC event in Las Vegas.

RJC Summit attendees cheer President Donald Trump at the plenary session.

Our great speakers included Sen. Lindsey Graham (SC), Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), Sen. Joni Ernst (IA), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN), Governors Glenn Youngkin (VA), Doug Burgum (ND), and RNC Chairman Michael Whatley.

Sen. Lindsey Graham, Gov. Glenn Younkin, Rep. David Kustoff, and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Jason Smith.

In our plenary session on Thursday, we heard from House Speaker Mike Johnson, from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, "The Great One" Mark Levin, Auburn Men's Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl, Dr. Miriam Adelson, and President Donald Trump.

Maren Faiella, Shabbos Kestenbaum, and Melisa Siegel are Jewish Democrats who are voting for Donald Trump in 2024.

In addition, we heard from three people who were Democrats their whole lives, but are now eager to vote for President Trump in 2024! Shabbos Kestenbaum, Maren Faiella, and Melisa Siegel shared their personal stories. Each of them came to understand that the Democratic Party doesn't represent their values or respect the Jewish community. The Republican Party and President Trump have earned their votes.

Sen. Joni Ernst, Sen. Rick Scott, Gov. Doug Burgum, and Speaker Mike Johnson.

We were delighted to continue our amazing program during lunch with remarks from Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik; a Senate candidates panel featuing NRSC Chairman Steve Daines with Sam Brown (NV), Kari Lake (AZ), Dave McCormick (PA) and Tim Sheehy (MT). Another panel, discussing how the GOP impact the local level, featured Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (NY), and State Rep. Randy Fine (FL).

NRSC Chairman Sen. Steve Daines, RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, TX Gov. Greg Abbott, and "The Great One" Mark Levin.

The afternoon also included great sessions with a timely focus: a legislative update featuring Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Rep. Michael Waltz (FL) moderated by David Milstein, former special assistant to the US Ambassador to israel; a Holocaust learning experience with Keith Myers, Jenni Frumer, and Leigh Routman; a live focus group on antisemitism with Frank Luntz and impacted college students; and a screening of a new film from OpenDor Media, "Tragic Awakening: A new Look at the Oldest Hatred," with a discussion featuring Raphael Shore.

Elizabeth Pipko, Eyal Yakoby, and Emily Austin are young influencers fighting for Israel and the Jewish people.

Last night's gala dinner and concluding session featured three eloquent and impactful activists and influencers: Emily Austin, Eyal Yakoby, and Elizabeth Pipko. Steven Mizel presented the Mizel Family Foundation's "Defender of Israel" award to three Israeli heroes: Menahem Kalmanson, in memory of his brother Elhanan Kalmanson, Itamar Harlap, and Kobi Shabtai. The crowd roared their approval of remarks from Senators Tom Cotton (AR) and Tim Scott (SC).

Rep. Lee Zeldin, Ronen and Orna Neutra, Sen. Tim Scott, Douglas Murray and Sen. Tom Cotton.

We stood in solidarity and resolve with Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of American-Israeli hostage Omer Neutra, who shared their story with us. The evening ended with the presentation of the "Champion of Freedom" Award to British journalist and commentator Douglas Murray, who shared his insights into the situation in Israel, antisemitism, and the threat of "intersectionality" to free countries like the US.

 

The program wrapped up with a Sunday morning session with JNS CEO Alex Traiman on the war in Israel

 

 

RJC Leadership Summit Gets Massive Media Coverage

The 2024 RJC Leadership Summit received wall-to-wall coverage from the national and international media. Over 100 members of the press were there, including Fox News, AP, Haaretz, Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel, JNS, NBC, CBS, New York Post, Newsmax, Reuters, and The Epoch Times. For the first time, FoxNation livestreamed the entire event.

 

You can watch the videos of all the speakers at the RJC Leadership Summit on the RJC YouTube channel.

 

In addition to the remarks from President Donald Trump and leading GOP elected officials, don't miss Steven Mizel and Courtney Mizel presenting the Steven M. Mizel Foundation Defender of Israel Award to three Israeli heroes: Menahem Kalmanson (in memory of Elhanan Kalmanson), Itamar Harlap, and Kobi Shabtai; and the moving remarks of Ronen and Orna Neutra, the parents of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra.

 

Here are some highlights from the extensive media coverage the Summit received: