Coalition for Jewish Values

CUFI reminds us that the Jewish People are not alone

Amid rising antisemitism, we should recognize and thank the millions of Christian Zionists whose courage and friendship have stood with Israel. Opinion

‘A steadfast friend’

Jewish leadership honors legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Major Jewish organizations across the US issue statements mourning the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, praising his steadfast support for Israel.

Ad campaign 'exposes' Reform agenda at Western Wall

Coalition for Jewish Values & Am Echad launch ads highlighting the “larger ideological program" driving the Reform movement’s campaign to have a large section at the Western Wall dedicated for mixed prayer under their auspices.

Rabbi Ze'ev Smason elected CJV Vice President

The Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), representing over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox Rabbis in American public policy, today announced the election by its Rabbinic Board of Rabbi Ze'ev Smason of St. Louis, Missouri, as Vice President of the organization.

Rabbis call for BBC to 'clean house' after network leaders resign

Coalition for Jewish Values UK call on the BBC to address pervasive bias after BBC Director General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness were both forced to resign.

Coalition for Jewish Values:

180 US Orthodox Rabbis rebut “Moral Clarity” letter on Gaza War

CJV, the organization representing over 2000 mainstream Orthodox rabbis has published a response to a statement criticizing Israel's actions in the Gaza War made by a group of 80 rabbis, terming it a 'misguided call for moral clarity.'

Rabbinic group defends Rep. Fine after AJC criticism

The Coalition for Jewish Values calls the American Jewish Committee's accusations that Rep. Randy Fine supports 'starving children' 'outrageous and unfair.'

US Orthodox rabbis condemn massacre of Druze in Syria

The Coalition for Jewish Values praised Israel's defense of Syria's Druze population and called on world leaders to join Israel in preventing the slaughter of the Druze.

Times Square billboard:

'Free Palestine Calls for Genocide Against Jews'

The Coalition for Jewish Values, which represents over 2,500 traditional Orthodox rabbis in American public policy, today unrolled a new advertising campaign in the heart of Times Square in New York City, identifying “Free Palestine” as a call for genocide against Jews.

Rabbinic open letter on the gender issue:

On biological men competing in women's sports events

A boxer who tested male but last year won a gold medal in Paris as a woman and punched a female boxer so hard she gave up after 46 seconds, has put the whole insane issue in the limelight again despite Trump's no nonsense declaration. A reminder of the Torah view is sorely needed, especially when progressive clergy distort it.

Rabbinic group:

'Free Palestine' is a call for genocide

The Coalition for Jewish Values, which represents over 2,500 Orthodox rabbis, states that the antisemitic terrorist attack in Washington DC is the end result of the genocidal rhetoric used by the anti-Israel movement.

CVJ:

'Progressive rabbis choose Progressivism over Judaism'

The Coalition for Jewish Values, which represents over 2,500 traditional Orthodox rabbis in America, condemned the 3 non-Orthodox denominations for opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to combat campus antisemitism.

Now we all know that they lie about everything

If, after the revolting Shiri Bibas body switch, you believe anything Hamas claims, you, too, are a deliberate liar in the service of genocidal terrorists. And that goes for media, governments, groups and individuals. Opinion.

US rabbis call for bipartisan support for sanctions on ICC

The Coalition for Jewish Value called on Representatives from both parties to support the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which would impose sanctions on the ICC for its arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

US rabbis:

Amnesty report on Israel 'worthy of Nazi era'

The Coalition for Jewish Values, which represents 2,500 Orthodox rabbis, rejected Amnesty International's report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza as antisemitic propaganda.

'Project Esther': A national strategy to combat antisemitism

With the almost Republican trifecta, now is the time to push the Heritage Foundation’s ‘Project Esther’ forward, time to move the Jew-haters out of their spheres of influence. Op-ed.

US rabbis thank House Cmte. for report on college antisemitism

The Coalition for Jewish Values thanked the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and its Chair Virginia Foxx for its report detailing university administrators' failure to combat antisemitism on campus.

Rabbis back Neel lawsuit against NYU hospital

Coalition for Jewish Values joins lawsuit of Benjamin Neel, MD, PhD, against his former employer, NYU Langone Health, who was fired after posting information about Hamas.

In abbreviated platform:

Rabbis thank RNC for including fight against antisemitism

The Coalition for Jewish Values, representing thousands of Orthodox rabbis, thank RNC for including its suggestion in abbreviated platform.

Orthodox rabbis call on Chuck Schumer to act against antisemitism

Coalition for Jewish Values write to Senate Majority Leader to demonstrate leadership by working to pass 3 bills to combat antisemitism.

Rabbis commend Blinken for commitment to sanction ICC

The Coalition for Jewish Values, representing over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis, praises US Secretary of State for saying he will work with Congress to sanction the ICC over Israel warrants.

US rabbis condemn Schumer's anti-Netanyahu speech

Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), representing over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis in American public policy, condemns Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer's 'counterproductive interference' in calling for Israeli elections.

Rabbis condemn Hamas propaganda in NY Times

Op-ed by Hamas leader represents New York Times' 'long & sordid history of antisemitic bias,' Coalition for Jewish Values says.

US Orthodox rabbis condemn spitting at Christians in Jerusalem

Coalition for Jewish Values says 'Jews are bound to show for all human beings' after video shows Jews spitting at Christians in Old City.

An open letter to Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai

Organization of 2500 Orthodox Rabbis sends letter protesting Tel Aviv's refusal to allow prayer in Dizengoff Square on Yom Kippur.

US rabbis to Lipstadt: Drop CAIR from US antisemitism strategy

Coalition for Jewish Values says Biden Admin, making 'serious error' in naming group accused of antisemitism as ally in fight against hate.

Orthodox rabbinical org. denounce 330 rabbis over Israel boycott

Coalition for Jewish Values accuse 330 non-Orthodox rabbis who call to ban Israeli govt. ministers of hypocrisy.

Rabbis demand Trump denounce antisemitism of West and Fuentes

Coalition for Jewish Values responds to Donald Trump meeting Kanye West and Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago.

US Jewish group slams State Department condemnation of Ben-Gvir

Rabbinic group accuses State Department of 'blatant double standard' over its condemnation of MK Ben-Gvir attending Rabbi Kahane's memorial.

Rabbinic group:

'Respect the Israeli public and their democratic voice'

2,000 American rabbis call upon Conservative Judaism to respect Israel’s democratic voice.

The Fear-of-Ben-Gvir Phobia

CJV Israel rep. on the election results:The more alienated a person is from Torah, the more they fear the specter of a strong Jew. Op-ed..

Jewish group calls for ADL head's resignation over Carlson tweet

Orthodox Jewish group slams Jonathan Greenblatt for calling Tucker Carlson a Nazi, demands ADL chief resign.

US Rabbinical group slams CNN antisemitism 'whitewash'

Coalition for Jewish Values says CNN special report “Rising Hate: Antisemitism in America” severely downplays left-wing antisemitism.

Abortion:

2 Orthodox Jewish groups laud end of Roe v Wade, while OU wavers

Leading Orthodox Jewish groups unite in rejection of abortion on demand, yet differ in response to striking down of Roe v. Wade.

Jewish group condemns 'anti-Semitic' Nakba bill by Rep. Tlaib

Coalition for Jewish Values slams Rep. Rashida Tlaib for bill calling for recognition of the 'Nakba.'

Rabbis blast Disney over pledge to increase LGBT content

Coalition of US Orthodox rabbis condemns Disney's plan to increase LGBT content in protest of new Florida law.

Rabbinic group calls CAIR Islamophobia charge 'fake news'

'CAIR has ties to Hamas, deserves robust condemnation for spreading hate under guise of religion,' Coalition for Jewish Values leaders say.

Rabbinic group calls for Congress to respect 'family values'

Coalition for Jewish Values urges Congress to respect traditional views and also to place serious consequences on antisemitic statements.

'Diversity' efforts fomenting antisemitism, rabbis say

Campus efforts to promote 'diversity' often used to spread antisemitism under the guise of Israel-hatred, rabbis warn.

Will progressive rabbis apologize for anti-Semitic scapegoating?

'Political red zones were aimed at classic scapegoats - a rabbi ought to know better than to declare a pig to be kosher,' CJV says.

'ADL leadership abandoning Jews to anti-Semitic bigotry'

'If leadership is unwilling to call out anti-Semitism in unbiased fashion, ADL must find new leadership,' Coalition for Jewish Values says.

1,500 rabbis back Texas abortion restrictions

Rabbinical group condemns National Council of Jewish Women and offers support for new law significantly limiting abortions in Texas.

Jewish orgs slam WH anti-Israel pick for religious freedom body

Biden's choice of "hostile-to-Israel" Sharon Kleinbaum for U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom denounced as problematic.

Jewish group slams ADL: 'No longer competent'

Over 1,500 rabbis say ADL 'no longer competent' to identify, let alone combat, anti-Semitism.

Rabbinic group says criticism of UK Chief Rabbi 'inappropriate'

1500+ rabbis commend UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis for maintaining Torah standards.

Google dismisses diversity head over anti-Semitic post

Kamau Bob dismissed after blog post surfaces of him disparaging Jewish community.

Rabbis laud Democratic 'lone voices' condemning anti-Semitism

Coalition of American rabbis praises four Congressional Democrats as 'lone voices' calling out anti-Semitism, while ripping top House Dems.

1,500 rabbis accuse J Street of 'anti-Semitic double standard'

Rabbinic group condemns J Street over its attacks on Zionist Organization of America for criticizing Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib.

'Unconscionable' that Biden should abandon pro-peace policy

Organization of 1,500+ rabbis warns Biden administration is funding terrorism.

Equality Act calls Bible a bigoted document, says rabbinic group

“It is outrageous that Congress would declare us bigoted for simply maintaining our time-honored traditions."

US Orthodox rabbis decry 'another anti-Semitic Omar outrage'

'For Omar, Jewish guilt is pre-determined.'

Rabbinic group: Anti-Semitism now accepted in Congress

Organization representing over 1,500 rabbis calls for House Democrats to remove Ilhan Omar from position as vice chair of committee.

Congresswoman who cited Hitler meets with rabbis

Illinois Rep. Mary Miller, who came under fire for saying Hitler 'was right on one thing', meets with rabbinic group.

Rabbis to Biden: Transgender order threatens safety and privacy

Coalition for Jewish Values slams Biden order forcing schools to allow biological males to use female restrooms, compete in women's sports.

Orthodox rabbinic group calls for civility amid rising tensions

“The current polarized state of politics is unsustainable for a civilized country, and both sides need to step back from the brink."

Coalition for Jewish Values adds international liaison

US rabbinical group announces appointment of Rabbi Jonathan Guttentag of Manchester, England as International Liaison.

Rabbis denounce Raphael Warnock's anti-Semitic rhetoric

“Warnock's statements about Israel are not merely false, but are tainted with classic anti-Semitic tropes familiar to every Orthodox rabbi."

Rabbis reject 'falsification' of Orthodox Judaism

Coalition for Jewish Values releases letter signed by 250 rabbinic leaders condemning rabbis who conduct same-sex weddings.

Rabbis accuse JVP of being a 'figleaf for anti-Semitism'

CJV rabbinic org. criticizes Jewish Voice for Peace for hosting panel on fighting anti-Semitism featuring speakers accused of anti-Semitism.

US Rabbinic Group: Remove 'Ultra-Orthodox' from lexicon

Coalition for Jewish Values launches initiative to end usage of term deemed demeaning to haredi community.