What is Kibbutz?
Prior to Israel’s Declaration of Independence, Jewish immigration to pre-State Israel continued to increase, with approximately 120,000 Jews arriving between 1919 and 1929. Most of these immigrants, like those who […]
Happy Passover 2024!
Being Jewish means much more than belonging to a religious group. In fact, you can be religious or secular and still be Jewish. Essentially, the Jewish people are made up […]
Happy Aliyah Day!
Tonight, Jews in Israel will celebrate the national holiday Yom HaAliyah (day of ascension or day of “going up”). The day coincides each year with the Torah portion Parshat Lech […]
The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann
After World War II, thousands of Nazis fled Europe and assumed new identities in different countries to evade the consequences of their crimes. One man in particular, Adolf Eichmann, who […]
What We Can Learn From Israel’s First War
Instead of acknowledging Jewish right to sovereignty, the Arabs escalated their violence against the Jewish communities of pre-state Israel. There was a general Arab strike throughout the land, and groups […]
Israel and Egypt Make Peace
During the Six Day War of 1967, Egyptian President Nasser lost sovereignty over the Sinai Peninsula. His successor, President Anwar Sadat, was determined to regain it. In an effort to […]
The Story Behind Purim
The evil darkness of antisemitism existed long before the present evil regime in Tehran has sponsored terror against Israel or Palestinian radical groups have shot rockets into Israel. Even prior […]
“Pay for Slay”: The Taylor Force Act
For decades, the Palestinian Authority has offered a “Pay for Slay” pension fund program for anyone killed or captured by the IDF for terrorism that results in the murder of […]
Israel: The Safest Place for Christians in the Middle East
It’s commonly understood that Christians living in Lebanon consider themselves second-class citizens and live in fear of persecution. With Hezbollah, which called for the establishment of sharia law in Lebanon […]
The U.S. Recognizes Israeli Sovereignty Over the Golan Heights
On March 25, 2019, the United States recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, just one week after CUFI released a statement backing associated legislation following a month-long advocacy campaign. […]