Ira Forman
Americans Are Likelier Than Europeans To Defend Jews, Experts Say. But Why?
European governments have said they are committed to fighting anti-Semitism, but the message doesn’t seem to resonate with their citizens.
Former Envoy Calls Trump’s Plan To Nix Anti-Semitism Post A ‘Disaster’
News that President Trump plans to eliminate the office of the special envoy to counter anti-Semitism as part of his planned budget cuts was met with some serious pushback from Jewish leaders — and from the last person to hold the position.
U.S. Anti-Semitism Chief Warns Future of Europe Jewry in Danger
America’s top official dealing with anti-Semitism warns Jewish communities in Europe are in serious danger: ‘I can see smaller communities essentially disappearing.’
Anti-Semitism Envoy Wades Into Europe Circumcision Wars
The Obama administration’s anti-Semitism monitor has added an issue to his office’s portfolio: defending circumcision in Europe.
Russan Jews Fret Over Ukraine Anti-Semitism
A prominent Russian Jewish organization expressed concern over anti-Semitism in Ukraine.
Anti-Semitism Envoy Blasts Russian Effort To Play Ukraine 'Jewish Card'
Ira Forman is the State Department’s point man on anti-Semitism. He strongly disputes Vladimir Putin’s effort to inject the issue into the Ukraine crisis.
Praise for McCain in Some Unexpected Places
A mere hour or so before the National Jewish Democratic Council’s annual Washington conference was set to begin, the Republican Jewish Coalition rolled out it’s latest ad and some interesting quotes.
Jewish Dems Forced To Call Out One of Their Own
Jewish Democrats rushed to call out one of their own on Friday, after Rep. Jim Moran of Virginia – who has raised hackles with previous comments about the “Israel lobby” – went at it again in the latest issue of Tikkun.
Good=Jews and Jews= Politicals, So Politics=Good??
Shmuel Rosner, correspondent for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, is hosting an online conversation this week with the executive director of the National Jewish Democratic Council, Ira Forman.
House Republicans to Aipac: Don’t Take Our Vote Personally
Thursday’s House vote on the foreign operations bill provided Democrats with an opportunity in the latest round of the never-ending “who is better for Israel” debate. Having been bashed on this issue in the past, House Democrats now came up with a winning card.