Leaders of American Jewish organizations and religious institutions should take note that 40 of 47 Democrat Senators just voted to block a bill funding military equipment for the embattled State of Israel. Opposition would have restricted President Trump and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu’s prosecuting the war against Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.

In that voting block were five Jews: Bernie Sanders, Elissa Slotkin, Adam Schiff, Ron Wyden and Jon Ossoff. Future presidential candidates like Cory Booker, of New Jersey, Mark Kelly of Arizona (his wife is Jewish) and Ruben Gallego of Arizona also voted to halt the support of Israel.

Alarms should be sounding.

During the same week of the Senate’s resolution vote was observance of Yom HaShoah, the day recalling “the catastrophe.” These Jewish leaders no doubt ensured there was focus on solemn remembrance of the Six Million. There were declarations of “Never Again” and likely detailed metrics shared on how many schools do and do not teach about the Holocaust. The speeches were dramatic, and the retelling appropriately painful, especially knowing few living souls are still here to bear witness.

Yet, few and far between were actions taken by these leaders, or even words spoken, to criticize actions in the United States Senate that might have harmed Israel and help Iran obtain weapons capable of another genocide. The ignominious Jews who voted in favor of the bill, and the Party that now has 80% of its Senators voting anti-Israel, should be called out and condemned.

It is easy to explain the silence. These Jewish leaders accept as a given the general dislike for President Trump, the predominance of Democrats on their donor rolls, and the associated “politics” as a delicate 501(c)3 issue. It is too risky or too politically incorrect to address the dangerous current events, and while horrific events of some eighty years ago are the ok.

To them, the two events must seem not connected. Yesterday’s Holocaust allows for sentimentality and moralizing, while today’s very real menace is the “third rail” for those who sit in the corner offices and whose jobs are to raise the money.

As American Jews, we became accustomed to presidents who appeared to be …presidential.

Whether possessing a resume with a governorship, a Congressional seat, or some other high office or military position, they stepped into the White House with well-mannered personas and ready for the limelight. But they allowed Iran to develop their nuclear weapons industry and missiles capable of nuclear warheads that can now reach thousands of miles. They kicked the proverbial “nuclear Iran can” down the road.

Maybe they would host a Hanukah Party and orate about the brave Jews who founded modern Israel. Biblical references, so long as it doesn’t document G-d’s giving the land of Israel to the Hebrews, were just fine. Sitting behind the Resolute Desk they could look straight into the camera, and claim to have Israel’s back, only to sometime later equivocate or even stab Israel in said back.

They all had been granted access to the awesome American military and economic powers, and they controlled communications and diplomatic conduits to conduct the affairs of state. There were times of wars and times of relative peace. Some were more friendly to the nascent State of Israel, and some were less so. And they all wouldn’t move the American Embassy to Jerusalem.

Since the end of World War II, in general, antisemitism in America had been held in check and presidential actions were not required. It was in the bucket with hate, prejudice, bias, and backwards thinking. The Judeo-Christian basis of our nation provided a basis for respect. Only in recent years and post October 7th, the far Left and far Right’s hate for Jews and Israel has bubbled to the surface. Multiple presidents enabled the ocean of Islamic money to influence academia and the media.

Along came Donald J. Trump. His resume was different. He was a businessman, a builder, an author, and a “reality show” entertainer. People like to impugn his business toughness, and his very public personal life and his unique “style” distract from his patriotism and incredible work ethic.

His critics apply double standards that they do not use for his Oval Office predecessors. The Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) affliction belongs in DSM, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Psychologists and psychiatrists can bill lots of session hours explaining why in our very woke world his persona triggers such intense and irrational feelings.

Let’s look at the facts.

Having not yet completed the sixth year of his two elected terms, his achievements supporting Jews and Israel have been unparalleled. All living and deceased Gaza October 7th hostages came home. The American Air Force, in 2025 in close coordination with the IDF, dropped bunker buster bombs on Iranian nuclear sites. A second attack in 2026 decimated Iranian missile factories, their air force and navy. The American Navy set up a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and creating the economic pressure for a long-term peace. He reinstalled punishing financial sanctions. He closed our southern border which allowed crossing by millions who came from dangerous countries. President Trump fought against the anti-Jewish practices of major colleges. He created the Abraham Accords as a starting point for a regional alliance. And finally, he moved the American Embassy to Jerusalem.

On the Jewish Calendar, Yom HaShoah falls just after Passover. An iconic Passover song that we all sing at our family seder is Dayenu and it means “It would have been enough.” It is intended to remind us of the many kindnesses G-d performed during the Exodus.

Maybe the leaders of Jewish organizations need to take a good look at what President Trump has done for us. There has been no American president who has done more for the Jews and Israel. And, he has done so during very challenging times. It’s high time for leaders of Jewish organizations to reflect Passover’s gratefulness.

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