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.
He is a one-man machine from dawn to dusk. He had humble beginnings. He received his MBA from Vanderbilt. He has risen to become an elite Wall Street Executive. Unlike the majority of high finance movers and shakers, Jonathan Burkan’s real passion is Israel and the Jewish People. Op-ed
When a great and righteous person passes away, it is hard to put into words the incredible contributions they have made to the world.
Israel will play an oversized role in this election. The more Kamala Harris sides with the Anti-Israel forces fewer Jews will vote for her. This could well be the deciding factor in this election.
Who forced President Biden out of the race? Op-ed.
Israel has held back from what would be the quickest way to bring about regime change. The days of the current Iranian regime are numbered. They have caused enough destruction in the world. The Iranian People deserve better.
How George Clooney plans to make Kamala Harris president despite everything she and her party have done - and why that should worry Americans. Op-Ed.
As bad as President Biden has been, Vice President Harris is a hundred times worse, and her comments harden Hamas's positions and push off a deal to get the hostages back. Op Ed.
With President Biden’s bailing out, President Trump essentially becomes the leader of the Free World even though he has not yet been elected. The re-alignment has begun. Opinion.
Everybody’s entitled to their opinion but when did America stoop to the level that actors who live in an alternate universe become the voice of reason and morality? Op-ed.
If every Gazan was given $15,000 and every Arab country given $15,000 per Gazan they accepted, then Gazans could leave the enclave through Egypt and no longer be subject to Hamas rule.
Jamaal Bowman lost not because of the Jewish vote, but because socialism hurts the economy and his constituents and is antithetical to America.
The IDF Spokesperson is flat out wrong to claim that it is impossible to destroy Hamas. Evil can be defeated. Op Ed.
On February 20, 1939, in a precursor to today's anti-Israel protests, 22,000 members showed up at Madison Square Garden surrounded by Nazi imagery and speeches filled with Nazi propaganda.
Appeasement and being fooled by the Hamas false narrative will only have dire consequences for the West. Only with complete defeat and surrender of Hamas will the Arab world finally make Peace with Israel. Op-ed.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's false accusation against Israel will doom her and her followers. It may not happen overnight but it will happen. Op-ed.
Prime Minister Netanyahu does better when he is being attacked. Senator Schumer just kicked off Prime Minister Netanyahu’s campaign. Op-ed.
Despite the legal attempts to destroy him, Donald Trump is as much in Israel’s and the Jewish People’s corner today as he was when he was President. Op Ed.
Senator Joni Ernst is a class act. She got an extremely warm welcome. She deserves A+ support from the Jewish community.
Israel has to be allowed to win the war against Hamas. The American People are fully engaged in the effort. Op-ed.
Shoving a two state solution down the throats of all Israelis is demeaning, disgraceful, and sheer fantasy. Opinion.
Drastic steps are needed to make sure October 7th never happens again. Op-ed.
America has had many opportunities to deal with the Iranian threat, but President Biden continues to act like Neville Chamberlain and to appease the mullahs.
In speaking to an alumnus of MIT who walked the hallowed halls at MIT at the same time as Prime Minister Netanyahu, I learned that the MIT of today does not resemble the MIT of yesteryear. Oped.
Mazi Melesa Pilip will make her mark in America. She has a bright future. America needs her more than ever. Opinion.
Faith in G-d must be restored. It is sorely lacking.
Israel is in its own existential battle but it is exposing the fault lines and fissures that face society today. Opinion.
Israel has to completely defeat Hamas but at the same time find religion and reconnect to G-d.
This tribute was published in December 2020. It is reprinted now. Bob Jacobs passed away on Chanukah last week.
Israel has to be allowed to do what it has to do in order to survive. Op-ed.
This has been a fight for civilization and the world’s Soul. Good will defeat Evil. There is no choice.
Without the bravery of people like Joe Nahmias, Israel would not have become the powerhouse success story that we are all so proud of.
Hamas' taking of 240 hostages and refusal to free them has backfired on this cruel terrorist organization. Op Ed
We have entered a new age where cyber is the new tank on the battlefield and the new fighter jet in the sky. Analysis.
Dan Goldman who represents New York’s 10th District voted to censure one of Israel’s harshest and most bitter adversaries in the US Congress
Biden must give Israel enough time so that the October 7th horror will never happen again. A “pause” now will not achieve that objective.
America is headed towards very serious and blinding headwinds. Opinion.
First Hamas has to be brought to justice. This will happen soon. Then Israel can continue the business of peace with its Arab neighbors.
The towns that were “dis-engaged” were the frontlines protecting the South. Opinion.
America has to be a full partner in this especially since a number of the captives are American citizens. Israel has to act quickly.
Nikki Haley is teaching the world a valuable lesson, candidates on both sides of the aisle can learn from her invaluable, insightful words.
