Introducing ZOA High School Fellow Zoe Sugar – “I believe Israel is the strongest connection between Jews around the world.”
By, Zoe Sugar While my personal connection to Zionism is still developing and not yet fully established, I’ve always had and will have a place for the state of Israel in my heart. Having been to Israel five times illustrates that it is a significant piece of my existence. I have had the privilege to
Introducing ZOA High School Fellow Kayla Herskowitz – “My Voice Will Be Heard For Zionism”
By, Kayla Herskowitz My Voice Will Be Heard For Zionism My name is Kayla Herskowitz and I’m a senior at the RASG Hebrew Academy in Miami Beach, Florida. I was raised in a modern Orthodox cocoon including my neighborhood, my school, my synagogue, sleep-away camps, and summer programs. So far, I’ve been well insulated from
What Is It With J Street and Antisemites, Incl. Supporting Carter, Sarsour, James Baker? JNS, Stephen Flatow
(April 15, 2021 / JNS) Why does J Street keep honoring and defending individuals who have made antisemitic remarks? The latest is former President Jimmy Carter, who will receive an award from J Street at its upcoming convention on April 18. I’m not saying that Carter’s numerous attacks on Israel—as ugly and unfair as they [...]
As a national force, ZOA advocates for Israel through education on college campuses with our tremendous Campus Department, Capitol Hill, through the legal system with our Center for Law and Justice, and in regions throughout the country. ZOA has been on the front lines of Israel activism since 1897. Under the leadership of such illustrious presidents as Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, Rabbi Dr. Abba Hillel Silver, and current National President Morton A. Klein, the ZOA has been on the front lines of Jewish activism.
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