Joseph Frager, MD

Joseph Frager, MD

Columnist

Former First Vice President National Council of Young Israel, Chairman of the Executive Board of American Friends of Ateret Cohanim, Executive Vice President Israel Heritage Foundation, Organizer of the Israel Day Concert in Central Park and Physician in practice over 40 years.

News by Joseph Frager, MD

American Jewish advocacy for Israel is more important now than ever before

American Jewish advocacy for Israel is more important now than ever before

Illegal Guns in Arab Hands

Law enforcement in America and the IDF in Israel have their work cut out to bring this epidemic to an end.

Illegal Guns in Arab Hands

Illegal Arab construction in Israel - A ticking Time Bomb

Unless Israel wakes up in time, much of Israel will have been snatched from right under its eyes. Op-ed.

Illegal Arab construction in Israel - A ticking Time Bomb

Kevin McCarthy - Worth the Wait

Netanyahu and McCarthy both had an arduous and grueling struggle to get to their respective positions. Both persevered and succeeded.

Kevin McCarthy - Worth the Wait

The Fight for the Temple Mount

Fighting for the Temple Mount has continued ever since the miraculous moment in 1967. Minister Itamar Ben Gvir continued the way. Opinion.

The Fight for the Temple Mount

Netanyahu’s new government makes up for lost opportunities

The new government of Israel has its work cut out. It is a daunting task but definitely achievable.Op-ed.

Netanyahu’s new government makes up for lost opportunities

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Op-ed: Zero Tolerance for Anti-Semitism

As 2022 winds down, it looks like it will have been the worst year ever in America for Anti-Semitic incidents

Op-ed: Zero Tolerance for Anti-Semitism

Year In Review 2022

Society has a long way to go to confront all of the challenges on the world stage. Hopefully, we will indeed overcome.

Year In Review 2022

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Time to make peace between Russia and Ukraine

President Biden has his hands full but if he cannot hammer out an end to the war soon the picture looks quite bleak

Time to make peace between Russia and Ukraine

The Twin Jerusalem Bombings:

The Twin Jerusalem Bombings. Where is the outcry? Where is the outrage?

It has to be brought to an end. It is not business as usual. Op-ed.

The Twin Jerusalem Bombings. Where is the outcry? Where is the outrage?

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Op-ed: Is Regime Change in Iran a distinct possibility?

If regime change does not happen in Iran it is a failure of the West to capitalize on a very significant opportunity.

Op-ed: Is Regime Change in Iran a distinct possibility?

American Jewry Is vital to Israel

American Jews cannot rest on their laurels. New challenges arise every day. The next generation must indeed step up. Op-ed.

American Jewry Is vital to Israel

Silver linings Playbook

Democracy won in Israel and in America. Lee Zeldin should be very proud of the fact that close to 3 million New Yorkers voted for him.

Silver linings Playbook

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Op-ed: Israel’s Democracy is the Big Winner

Mr. Biden and Nr. Netanyahu’s plates will be full. The last thing they want to see is tension between the two.

Op-ed: Israel’s Democracy is the Big Winner

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Re-Affirmation of the Rabbanut in Israel

There has been a rebellious movement to try to undo the Chief Rabbinate. Op-ed.

Re-Affirmation of the Rabbanut in Israel

The Munich Massacre 50 Years Later

The world has never fully recovered from the Munich Massacre. Op-ed.

The Munich Massacre 50 Years Later

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Op-ed: Gorbachev the Healer, Putin the War Monger

Gorbachev was a man who saw the beauty, the power and the opportunity that freedom could bring.

Op-ed: Gorbachev the Healer, Putin the War Monger

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Iran Deal II

The same group that made the first bad deal is about to make another. Op-ed.

Iran Deal II

J D Vance - New Face of American Politics

Getting to know JD Vance one realizes he is a towering figure in his own right. Op-ed.

J D Vance - New Face of American Politics

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Brian Robinson to the Rescue

The Democratic Party has been moving Leftward. One new and shining light who is beginning to change that is Brian Robinson. Op-ed.

Brian Robinson to the Rescue

Sleepwalking into World War III

Mistakes have been made. Now is the time to negotiate a settlement between Putin and Zelensky. Op-ed.

Sleepwalking into World War III

Lessons from the Holocaust:

The Kitchener Camp & Kindertransport - Acts of Heroism & Compassion

The Kitchener Camp and the Kindertransporte were acts of heroism and compassion. More could have been done. Opinion.

The Kitchener Camp & Kindertransport - Acts of Heroism & Compassion

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The Surge in Holocaust Revisionism

The leader of Holocaust revisionism today is not Whoopi Goldberg but the current Polish government. Opinion.

The Surge in Holocaust Revisionism

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Stories from the Holocaust - Re-educating the 'Whoopi Goldberg’s of the World

Recounting stories from the Holocaust could cause celebrities and politicians to stop using it as a springboard for comparison. Opinion.

Stories from the Holocaust - Re-educating the 'Whoopi Goldberg’s of the World

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How to make sure the Holocaust Is not forgotten

In order for the Holocaust not to be forgotten, the next generation must pick up the cudgel and do its part. Opinion.

How to make sure the Holocaust Is not forgotten

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The Synagogue has become the primary target of terrorists

Jewish Community Centers and Synagogues are not as yet protected adequately. This must once and for all be made a priority. Opinion.

The Synagogue has become the primary target of terrorists

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America needs to re-learn the Seven Noahide Laws

It is time to take the Seven Noahide Laws seriously. Law and order must prevail. Opinion.

America needs to re-learn the Seven Noahide Laws

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Why Conservatives are happier than Liberals

In order to advance civilization, society must uphold and strengthen the institutions of marriage, religion, family and community. Opinion.

Why Conservatives are happier than Liberals

The Democratic Party Is On Life Support

America is reaping the horrendous rewards of its fling with extreme progressivism. It is why America needs the intensive care unit. Opinion.

The Democratic Party Is On Life Support

Prayer at the Western Wall

There is no reason to change the status quo. It has worked reasonably well for 54 years. Opinion.

Prayer at the Western Wall

The Divorce Crisis

Divorce is a tragedy for all-most of all the children of divorce. It is most unhealthy for the children but all suffer. Opinion.

The Divorce Crisis

Ateret Cohanim saving Jerusalem

Ateret Cohanim mourns the great loss of Eli Kay and will continue to heighten security in Jerusalem. Opinion.

Ateret Cohanim saving Jerusalem

Biden’s Betrayal of Israel at the United Nations

The Biden Administration has returned to the policies of Obama. Israel cannot rely on America to help them at the United Nations. Opinion.

Biden’s Betrayal of Israel at the United Nations

Biden’s freshman year report card

President Biden’s "report card"  is in. It is far from stellar. Opinion.

Biden’s freshman year report card

Iranian extortion via hostage taking

Iran has used hostage taking as a means of extorting the United States. Opinion.

Iranian extortion via hostage taking

No soldier left behind

It is vital to do everything possible to recover all soldiers dead or alive. Opinion.

No soldier left behind

One of the most Extraordinary Rabbis ever - Rabbi Dr. Moshe Dovid Tendler Z’TL

Rabbi Dr. Moshe Dovid Tendler was the perfect person to bridge the old and the new worlds into a harmonious whole

One of the most Extraordinary Rabbis ever - Rabbi Dr. Moshe Dovid Tendler Z’TL

Waking up in America

If the President soft gloves Iran like he did the Taliban and Iran goes nuclear it will be a knockout punch. Opinion.

Waking up in America

Congresswoman Kat Cammack gives hope to the future

Kat Cammack, a new congresswoman, hangs US and Israeli flags outside office, urges defending truth of Holocaust.

Congresswoman Kat Cammack gives hope to the future

The Esther Horgan story - Where is American Jewry?

Lack of outcry from American Jewry is part of the problem & the solution. Situation must be rectified before anyone else is hurt. Opinion.

The Esther Horgan story - Where is American Jewry?