Jewish, Christian leaders support Israel Independence Day in DC

Jewish, Christian leaders support Israel Independence Day in DC

For many of the pastors at the event, it was their first time in attendance.

Congressional Israel Allies Caucus celebrates Independence Day on Capitol Hill

Over 300 rabbis and pastors gather in Washington, D.C. for Israel Advocacy Day and Independence Day reception.

CBS celebrates Israel Independence Day

Congregation Beth Shalom, one of the three local synagogues in the Santa Clarita Valley, welcomed its community on Friday for an Israel Independence Day Festival.  The celebration wasn’t just for congregation members to enjoy traditional foods and live music, but it was also a space to feel connected with one another and experience a sense of home, away from home.  As dozens made their way into the celebration, people greeted one another, and ch…

Christian and Jewish Leaders Unite in Washington for Israel

More than 300 pastors, rabbis and civic leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., this week to express their support for Israel. Christian Nexus (the advocacy arm of Eagles’ Wings) and American Christian Leaders for Israel organized the events. “American Christian Leaders for Israel was born out of an urgent need to stop the 2015 deal that President Barack Obama struck with Iran over their uranium enrichment program,” said Susan Michael, Ph.D., dire…

DMV Community Joins Together for Israel at 77 Celebration

As Israeli music blared loudly throughout the Bender Jewish Community Center in Rockville, about 1,000 people celebrated Israel’s 77th birthday on Sunday. “It’s really about the community coming together,” explained Marcie Blackman, director of arts and adult programming at the Bender JCC. This is the third year the JCC has celebrated Israel’s Independence Day in this fashion. “This year was a little easier,” Blackman said. Still, the Oct. 7 Ham…