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CRC: Advocacy in Action

A Round of Applause for Alicia Keys

by Gordon Haas

As one of its priority areas, the CRC works to counter the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement that puts pressure on organizations and influentials to stop doing business with Israel. The movement usually relies on false information and accusations against Israel.…

Advocate to Support Those Most in Need During Budget Votes

by Gordon Haas

It’s budget time again! Just when we are thinking about summer vacation, graduation, and packing bags for camp, we need to keep our eye on the ball for final decisions being made by policy makers at the federal and state level and our own allocations board members in Greate…

Possible Changes in Charitable Tax Deductions Threatens Charitable Giving

by Gordon Haas

Charitable giving is a time-honored American tradition that strengthens communities and sets the standard for the rest of the world. From healing and educating to feeding the hungry and providing relief in times of crisis, the charitable sector is inextricably linked to our co…

Food for Thought

by Sarit Catz

 

Sunday night I attended the annual CAMERA Gala Dinner. CAMERA is the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America, a non-partisan media-monitoring and research organization promoting accurate and balanced coverage of Israel and the Middle East. The food was ver…

No Better Birthday Present for Israel

by Gordon Haas

“One thing more deafening then the sirens in Israel when a rocket is fired is the world’s silence,” said Israeli Ambassador Ron Prossor, calling on UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and the Security Council on April 4 to condemn recent attacks on Israel.

This statement is…