Views and positions expressed here are those of the writer, and do not necessarily represent NJN's views and policy positions.

 

Marching with Courage, Working for Change

A week ago, New Jewish Narrative board members and the rest of the Hatikvah Slate were elated with our successes on the resolutions that we passed at the World Zionist Congress. This success is a testament to our shared efforts and the progress we have made. As I sit here in Tel Aviv, I wanted to share more insights from the congress.

Hatikvah triumphed at the congress because of our work in and out of the formal sessions. On Tuesday, I helped lead a peace march from Jerusalem’s convention center to the Knesset. One hundred sixty delegates representing activists from every continent and several congressional slates were emboldened by the power of song and our "We Believe in Peace" t-shirts, printed in English, Hebrew, and Arabic. Our march received honks of support from many. Yet our protest also faced attacks in front of the Knesset. As we dodged what was thrown at us (both the physical items and the verbal harassment), we moved closer together, tried our best not to engage, and found our way home.

Nomi Colton-Max is co-chair of the New Jewish Narrative. 

 

Views and positions expressed here are those of the writer, and do not necessarily represent NJN's views and policy positions.

 

Legislative Round-Up (11-7-25)

1. Bills, Resolutions
2. Letters
3. Hearings & Markups
4. Selected Members on the Record
5. Selected Media & Press releases/Statements

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1. Bills & Resolutions

(MAKE IT US POLICY THAT THE TEMPLE MT BELONGS TO ISRAEL & ONLY ISRAEL) H. Res. 852: Introduced 10/31/25 by Tenney (R-NY) and Higgins (R-LA), “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Israel maintains sovereignty over the Temple Mount and recognizing the importance of religious freedom for all on the Temple Mount.” Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Also see: Tenney press release (issued 10/28/25) – Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Resolution Affirming Israel’s Sovereignty Over the Temple Mount and Supporting Religious Freedom for All...

(ANNIVERSARY OF MURDER OF JAMAL KHASHOGGI) H. Res. 854: Introduced 10/31/25 by  Walkinshaw (D-VA) and 10 Democratic cosponsors, “Commemorating the seventh anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.” Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Also see press release – Walkinshaw, Kaine, & Warner Introduce Resolution to Commemorate Seventh Anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder

(TARGETING CAIR & NONPROFITS IN GENERAL) HR 5890 [bill text]: Introduced 10/31/25 by Roy (R-TX) and 5 Republican cosponsors, “To specify that the Council on American-Islamic Relations and similar organizations shall not be treated as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,” aka the “No Tax-Exemptions for Terror Act.” 

Lara Friedman is the President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP). With more than 25 years working in the Middle East foreign policy arena, Lara is a leading authority on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, with particular expertise on the Israeli-Arab conflict, Israeli settlements, Jerusalem, and the role of the U.S. Congress.

 
 
 
 
 

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