Email from Milstein Family Foundation November 2024 NEWSLETTER Who We Are Our Mission Over the past year, American Jews have been forced to face difficult truths regarding their political and social affiliations. The attacks of October 7th on Israel led to a clear and dramatic change in American politics. For years, the extreme right was known to be the most antisemitic movement in America. But now, the extreme left, and its association with Islamists, revealed its true antisemitic face and has emerged as the major threat to Jews and the State of Israel. This revelation has found many American Jews, who have historically aligned with the Democratic Party, uncertain of their political home. Even in the most recent Presidential election, the majority of American Jews, despite the clear antisemitism coming from the left, voted for Kamala Harris. Donald Trump, who has openly expressed support for both the Jews of America and the State of Israel, was rejected by many Jews due to party loyalty. In our newest op-ed titled “Neither Your Honey Nor Your Sting? A Call for Jewish Political Pragmatism” we argue that the American Jewish community must embrace political pragmatism rather than ideological rigidity. While American Jews have historically opposed the political right, times have changed and we must adjust to the new political realities. In an article written earlier in the year titled, "As Liberal Jews Feel Abandoned by the Left—What’s Next?" we discussed how prior events, including the horrific October 7th attacks in Israel, have exposed the true nature of the political left's attitude towards American Jews. Many Jews living in America, who historically aligned with the more progressive components of the Democratic Party, feel abandoned as leftist ideologies increasingly adopt anti-Israel and anti-Jewish rhetoric. Both articles urge liberal Jews to reconsider their blind political allegiance, and instead, to prioritize candidates who actively oppose antisemitism, protect Jewish rights, and promote unity. Ultimately, assessing candidates with these lens will lead to rejecting both extreme left and right ideologies. Jews must collaborate across the political spectrum and accept help from those willing to offer it, regardless of the political camp they belong to. Lastly, we invite you to learn more about The Philos Project, a non-profit organization that equips Christians to stand with Israel and the Jewish people, support persecuted Christians in the Middle East, and foster a revival of Western values rooted in the Hebraic origins of our faith. Warm regards,  Gila and Adam Milstein Would You Like to Join the L.A. Impact Forum? The Impact Forum is an exclusive network of philanthropists in Los Angeles and Dallas. Its mission is to introduce like-minded donors to other donors and connect them to exceptional nonprofit organizations that fight antisemitism, strengthen American Democracy, and support the State of Israel. The goals of the Impact Forum events are to convene donors and provide financial support to innovative and effective nonprofits. The coming Impact Forum events on February 6th, 2025 in Los Angeles, and on February 12th in Dallas, will feature a keynote speech by Bernard-Henri Lévy, the French philosopher, journalist, filmmaker, and public intellectual. If you would like to join the Impact Forum Foundation network of donors, or attend any of our future events, please fill out the form using the below button. Register Here Neither Your Honey Nor Your Sting? A Call for Jewish Political Pragmatism This article was originally published in The Jerusalem Post, on November 24th, 2024, written by Adam Milstein. "In recent years progressive circles have embraced hostility towards Israel and often, by extension, toward Jews. The evolution of the Islamo-leftist alliance, the rise of the so-called "Squad" in Congress, along with the normalization of anti-Israel rhetoric on the left, has too often been ignored and dismissed by American Jews. Within the left, Israel is continuously demonized and Jews are routinely asked to choose between their identity and their party loyalty." "In a world where antisemitism is on the rise and Israel is increasingly under siege by those who wish to destroy it, it is not enough to rely on either flawed political camp. We must work with anyone, on either side of the aisle, who will support our core values and stand with us against common enemies." Read More Stand By Me with Gila Milstein "With a warm heart and open arms, Stand By Me is the extended family in support of its brothers and sisters on their road to recovery." Gila Milstein President Stand by Me is a nonprofit organization led by Gila Milstein since 2009. Its mission is to provide daily support to Israeli-American cancer patients and their families living in Los Angeles. Please consider donating to ensure that Stand by Me can continue to fulfill its mission to make sure no one faces cancer alone in our community. Watch this heartwarming video here to learn more about Stand By Me Stand By Me is in need of psychologists and therapists who can donate their time to provide emotional support and assistance to our members and their families. If you would like to join our family of volunteers, please fill out this form or call our office at (818) 664-4100. "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." For more information, please visit our website at www.StandByMeLA.org As Liberal Jews Feel abandoned by the Left — What’s next? This article was originally published in the Jerusalem Post on January 10th, 2024. "After the October 7th terrorist attack, prior to Israel’s ground operation in Gaza, the true sentiment of the left towards Jews was exposed. Protests on college campuses, airports, freeways, bridges, outside synagogues, and Holocaust museums forced Jewish Americans to face a stark reality. Leftist and their Muslim allies were exposed not only as anti-Israel but as plainly anti-Jewish groups. Mobilizing under a guise of liberation (“From the River to the Sea”), and civil rights (“justice” in Palestine), one thing became increasingly clear – for a large coalition of leftists and Muslims in America, Jews have no right to self-determination in their ancestral homeland and deserve no safety anywhere." Read More Spotlight Organization The Philos Project equips Christians to stand with Israel and the Jewish People, support persecuted Christians in the Middle East, and foster a revival of Western values rooted in the Hebraic origins of our faith. We seek to deepen Christian understanding of the Jewish People’s enduring contributions to history, modern civilization and Israel. In the aftermath of 10/7, The Philos Project stood in unwavering solidarity with Israel and the Jewish People. Philos continued its mission by shoring up support among alumni and partners, building coalitions against antisemitism, and countering misinformation as it spread through Christian communities. We have become one of the most trusted friends of Israel and the Jewish People in America— at a time when many apparent friends went silent or simply went to the other side. The Philos Project wishes to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Milstein Family Foundation for their support of our mission. Their help ensures that we remain steadfast in our commitment to educating and empowering Christians to stand with Israel and the Jewish People. To help support The Philos Project, please visit our website HERE. 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