TIMES OF ISRAEL
by Andrew D. Lappin
August 8, 2015

The incredibly important process of gathering Democratic votes for opposition to the reckless Iran agreement is being slowed in part due to the absence of numerous major metropolitan member cities under the umbrella of the Jewish Federation of North America (JFNA). It seems many of these members have not had their “come to Jesus moment”….This hesitation is motivated in good part by the fear of collateral damage.  Meaning they are polling major donors, trying to calculate the financial cost of making a move; preferring to park in neutral until the storm blows over…As of July 27th only Boston, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, South Palm Beach and Miami have come out with unambiguous statements of opposition. Today Greater Metro West New Jersey Federation also took a position in opposition. READ MORE