Please describe generally your relationships with / thoughts about the Jewish community and any interactions you have had with the any Jewish community organizations.

• I deeply respect and admire the Jewish community, and I strongly support ALL the core principles described above by the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg.
• I continue to participate in multiple local Jewish Community events, including:
  • March 12, 2023: “The Need For Holocaust Education In An Era Of Rising Anti-Semitism” with Professor Boaz Dvir, Director of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education Initiative at Penn State
    • I discussed the content of this event in detail with the chair of the Social Studies Department of Carlisle High School (who also attended this great event).
    • The Carlisle school district, where I continue to serve as a School Board member, is incorporating some of Professor Dvir’s pedagogy into our high school history program.
    • ALL our students will benefit from a more comprehensive understanding of world history and its implications for their future.
  • April 16, 2023: “United Against Hatred” Freedom Seder (Beth El Temple, Harrisburg)
  • Oct 11, 2023: “Israel Solidarity Gathering and Vigil” (Beth El Temple, Harrisburg)
    • I wrote and published the following post to our official campaign Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/RickForPA10) on Oct 12^th:

“Painful mourning juxtaposed with unbreakable hope.

              Last night, the commUNITY conducted an inspiring “Israel Solidarity Gathering and Vigil” at Beth El Temple Harrisburg, followed by an extraordinary presentation by 100-year-old JOE ALEXANDER, who survived 12 concentration camps during the Holocaust. Yes, you read that correctly: TWELVE concentration camps. His story of unbroken spirit, resilience, and hope in the face of unspeakable evil should inspire all of us to help others in the face of our daily challenges that are, by comparison, insignificant.

            We can all learn powerful lessons from the examples and words of Jews and Allies during the “Israel Solidarity Gathering and Vigil.” Perhaps the most important lesson is the healing power of the community coming together to not only grieve the incomprehensible loss but also to express the need for future actions to secure the hope of all: PEACE. Painful mourning juxtaposed with unbreakable hope. The same sentiments of “unbroken spirit, resilience, and hope in the face of unspeakable evil” that JOE ALEXANDER lived during the Holocaust and every day thereafter.

WE STAND WITH ISRAEL. WE STAND AGAINST TERRORISM.

      Let’s continue to stand with Israel. AND demand that leaders everywhere work hard to achieve a lasting PEACE in the Middle East. It’s time.”

                        Thanks, Rick

• Ongoing: Luncheons at the Jewish Community Center in Harrisburg

I will continue to listen to and learn from the Jewish community and key Jewish leaders in Central PA.

With whom do you consult, either within or outside of the Jewish community on issues related to Jewish life, antisemitism, and/or Israel?

• Rand Tenor
• Art Hoffman
• Charlie Wilson
• Bruce Spivak
• The Garner family
• Select Jewish members of our professional campaign team

What do you consider to be the most reliable news sources for issues related to the Jewish Community, Israel, or the conflict in the Middle East?

The New York Times

1) As a candidate, what are your top three policy priorities?

• Defend and strengthen democracy in America and around the world, including American global leadership of efforts to facilitate peace in conflict areas.
• Guarantee reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy for women.
• Restore a livable planet for future generations.        

2) As you may know, rates of antisemitism are at all-time high in the United States. Incidents of antisemitism are happening at an alarming rate in our schools and on campus. Do you agree that this is a problem - and what if anything would you propose to counter this rise and protect Jewish students in our community and on campuses nationwide. Do you condemn antisemitism in our communities and schools?

• I agree that this is a serious problem. I absolutely condemn antisemitism wherever it occurs and am deeply troubled by its rise in recent years.
• I am committed to confronting antisemitism whenever it occurs and to exposing the falsehoods that feed it.
• Although I am not Jewish, I am the son of an immigrant and understand the corrosive effect that mindless discrimination can have on individuals and communities. I will continue to aggressively advocate for the rights and freedoms of all people everywhere to live in peace.

3) Had you been a member of Congress at the time, would you have supported House Resolution 888 reaffirming Israel's right to exist (recognizing that Israel's right to exist is a form of antisemitism) rejecting calls for Israel's destruction; and condemning the Hamas-led attack on Israel? Yes or No?

Yes! Israel has an absolute right to exist and to defend its sovereignty and its people

4) Do you consider Hamas a terrorist organization that should not be in power? Yes or No?

Yes!

5) Do you believe removing Hamas from power is necessary to achieve peace? Yes or No?

Yes! That, however, is not the only thing needed to achieve peace. I served in the peace-keeping force in Bosnia in 1996, so I understand how difficult and multifaceted any negotiation must be to produce long-term sustainable peace.

6) Do you agree that when Hamas launches operations from within civilian populations and from tunnels beneath these areas that they are using the Palestinian residents of Gaza as human shields? Yes or No?

Yes!

7) Do you condemn these actions? Yes or No?

Yes! I condemn ALL loss of innocent life, and I support the internationally recognized rules of war.

8) Had you been a member of Congress at the time, would you have signed the November 2023 letter from members of the U.S. House calling for a cease-fire in Israel’s efforts to dismantle Hamas? Yes or No?

No. I believe a cease-fire at that time was premature.

9) Whom do you blame for the ongoing war and suffering in Gaza and Israel? Israel, Hamas, or Other?

Hamas, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the United States. Hamas committed the first inexcusable violent act, but Israel’s disproportionate response and killing of innocent civilians is also indefensible. Different leadership in Israel may have prevented the Hamas attack and certainly would have prosecuted the response more humanely. Also, I blame the United States for exercising inadequate leadership to bring the killing of innocents to an end in the region.

10) Please share any other thoughts on the war with Hamas and how you would approach this crisis as a member of Congress.

The United States should play a leadership role in bringing Palestinians and Israelis to the negotiating table to begin the process of creating a mutually reinforcing two-state solution. This includes a change of leadership on both sides since neither can trust the other. The United States can help each party choose new leaders through a process focused on recognizing each people's right to live without violence and with tolerance for each other.

11) Do you support Boycotts, Divestment, and/or Sanctions (BDS) against Israel?

No. I do not support such things. They do not improve understanding and progress.

I support Israel but not Prime Minister Netanyahu. I believe that his prosecution of this war has weakened Israeli security for at least a generation, but a good-faith pursuit of a path to sustainable peace could remedy this.

12) Do you support Holocaust education in our schools?

YES! And I have already put this strong belief into action. Please see below.

• The long history of antisemitism requires that we teach every generation the inhumanity that results when antisemitism and other unfounded hatred are not confronted and defeated.
• As stated above, I participated in the following event and took the actions described below:
  • March 12, 2023: “The Need For Holocaust Education In An Era Of Rising Anti-Semitism” with Professor Boaz Dvir, Director of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education Initiative at Penn State
  • I discussed the content of this event in detail with the chair of the Social Studies Department of Carlisle High School (who also attended this great event).
  • The Carlisle school district, where I continue to serve as a School Board member, is incorporating some of Professor Dvir’s pedagogy into our high school history program.

ALL our students will benefit from a more comprehensive understanding of world history and its implications for their future.

Councilwoman Daniels shared an abbreviated response to the questionnaire.

My connections to the Jewish community is based on my work enforcing international human rights as they relate to workers rights, immigration, and my interests in the arts. I have worked with leaders of various domestic and international NGO's that serve members of Jewish communities from all regions of the world excluding Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. I believe I am the only candidate who has worked with the Israeli government and Israeli NGO's to hold global bad actors accountable. Outside of my work I am very interested in the arts and because of that have significant connections to Jewish-centered organizations that promote the arts (particularly film and dance) both in the United States and abroad.

I have been on Council for almost 11 years during periods of spikes in anti-semitism and have taken them seriously. Please review my record to assess my strengths and weaknesses as an ally to the Jewish community. Diplomatic answers are complicated given the changes happening on an almost daily basis in Israel, Gaza, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen, but I believe the U.S. role in responding to the terrorist attacks of October 7th should have been an anti-terrorism role and swift in recovering the hostages. Prioritizing conventional war after October 7th was as ineffective for Israel as it was for the United States after September 11.

Please describe generally your relationships with / thoughts about the Jewish community and any interactions you have had with the any Jewish community organizations.

As someone whose Jewish ancestors escaped the persecution of the Russian pogroms and came to America in the late 1800s, my support for Jews at home and abroad, and specifically for the U.S.-Israel relationship, remains ironclad. In addition to religious/family heritage as a Jewish American, my relationship with Israel is also based on national security. In my role as the Marine Corps program manager for the F-35 stealth fighter while at The Pentagon, I worked directly with the Israeli Air Force (IAF) to grow their own F-35 program and more generally maximize Israeli security. That has helped shape my perspective regarding the Israel-Hamas War, the future of Israel and the Levant, and the urgency with which we must provide support to a diplomatic solution to the multitude of present-day conflicts that threaten the existence of a Jewish state.

With whom do you consult, either within or outside of the Jewish community on issues related to Jewish life, antisemitism, and/or Israel?

Upon my retirement from the Marine Corps and relocation to South Central Pennsylvania in the summer of 2023, I made it a goal to quickly expand my outreach into the local Jewish community. I think it is important to consult with as large of a cross-section of the community as possible, and therefore have attended services and other events at six different local synagogues/community centers that practice everything from Reform to Orthodox Judaism. I have also attended multiple JFGH and York JCC events and look forward to continuing to do so as we look to unify the community to fight against antisemitism through education, engagement, and relationship-building.

What do you consider to be the most reliable news sources for issues related to the Jewish Community, Israel, or the conflict in the Middle East?

Locally, I lean on the JFGH, the York JCC, Kol Central PA, and members of those organizations as a source of news and updates. Regarding the conflict in the Middle East, given my past history as a Marine Corps and DoD strategic planner, I am very hesitant to trust open source news on any side and therefore leverage briefings, comments, and actions from the Biden Administration and other Democratic Congressman that I trust, that I know have access to classified sources, and are involved in the ongoing negotiations.

1) As a candidate, what are your top three policy priorities?

1. DEFENDING DEMOCRACY:

• Regulate campaign finance i.e. end Citizens United.
• Ensure non-partisan redistricting in all states.
• Make Election Day a holiday and expand access to the ballot with simpler registration processes like same-day registration.

2. DEFENDING WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS / FAMILY PLANNING:

• Codifying a woman’s right to an abortion.
• Increased funding for family planning organizations and services such as Planned Parenthood.
• Increase awareness of, reduce cost of (make free), and conduct provider training for, most effective forms of contraception such as IUDs.

3. FIGHT INCOME INEQUALITY AND RAISE WAGES TO KEEP UP WITH INFLATION

• Raise the minimum wage to a living wage tied to inflation.
• Pass the PRO Act; federally codify the Right to Organize and support workers’ rights. Increase funding for apprenticeship programs.
• Develop strong antitrust and anti-monopoly legislation.
• Tax wealth, not work, while making the tax code more progressive. Increase estate tax, capital gains tax, and value added tax on luxury goods while expanding the child tax credit and making child care tax credit refundable.

2) As you may know, rates of antisemitism are at all-time high in the United States. Incidents of antisemitism are happening at an alarming rate in our schools and on campus. Do you agree that this is a problem - and what if anything would you propose to counter this rise and protect Jewish students in our community and on campuses nationwide. Do you condemn antisemitism in our communities and schools?

In March 2023, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), released data that there were 3,697 cases of antisemitism recorded in the U.S. in 2022. That was a 36% increase from 2021 and a record high since they began tracking data in 1979. Keep in mind this is prior to the events and aftermath of October 7th, which have driven an even further increase in incidents. As mentioned, I am a Jewish American with ancestors who escaped the Russian pogroms of the late 1880s to seek refuge in America, and I stand staunchly against this rise in discrimination, antisemitism, extremism, and white-nationalism in any and all forms. I think the key to fighting these actions and bias begins with education, data collection and trend analysis, and care / support in the aftermath of incidents. We need to continue to confront antisemitism and extremism whenever and wherever it occurs while assisting afflicted communities and helping law enforcement to fight against hate incidents.

Specific policy initiatives that I would support are increasing Holocaust education in K-12 schools, protecting online users from targeting and hate speech, further increasing penalties for hate crimes, and securing the safety of Jews and others that face discrimination on college campuses. However, we cannot expect to be able to legislate ourselves out of antisemitism. Importantly, mutual education, engagement, and relationship-building are what will ultimately lead toward de-escalation and problem solving.

Lastly, I do also think that it is crucial, and it is my policy, to engage with groups in the community and elsewhere that have differing views than my own. That is necessary so that we can better understand the complexities involved in reaching a lasting diplomatic solution in the Levant that is focused on peace, security, prosperity, and dignity for all.

3) Had you been a member of Congress at the time, would you have supported House Resolution 888 reaffirming Israel's right to exist (recognizing that Israel's right to exist is a form of antisemitism) rejecting calls for Israel's destruction; and condemning the Hamas-led attack on Israel? Yes or No?

Yes.

4) Do you consider Hamas a terrorist organization that should not be in power? Yes or No?

Yes.

5) Do you believe removing Hamas from power is necessary to achieve peace? Yes or No?

Yes.

6) Do you agree that when Hamas launches operations from within civilian populations and from tunnels beneath these areas that they are using the Palestinian residents of Gaza as human shields? Yes or No?

Yes.

7) Do you condemn these actions? Yes or No?

Yes.

8) Had you been a member of Congress at the time, would you have signed the November 2023 letter from members of the U.S. House calling for a cease-fire in Israel’s efforts to dismantle Hamas? Yes or No?

No.

9) Whom do you blame for the ongoing war and suffering in Gaza and Israel? Israel, Hamas, or Other?

The actions of Hamas on October 7th were horrific and I fully support Israel’s right and obligation to defend itself so long as the threat from Hamas exists. Both Israelis and Palestinians have endured great trauma and suffering in recent months. I share empathy for the friends and family of IDF members that have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country. I also share empathy for the many innocent civilians that have been caught in the middle of this conflict.

We must not lose sight that Iran ultimately shoulders some of the burden of this regional instability through its support - especially military and financial - of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other malign actors.

That all said, I do not concur with the wartime strategy of the Netanyahu government. My perspective comes from experience as someone who developed strategy as the lead Marine Corps planner in defense of Taiwan, South Korea, America, and Israel itself (defense from Iran specifically). I've personally fought in combat operations in dense urban environments just like this and know that what makes it easier to continue a war is when you dehumanize the other side. We must recognize the value of human life and protect it at all costs. Based on the commentary from our Administration and the actions that President Biden needed to take, I believe that innocent civilians and aid workers in Gaza were not being sufficiently protected during combat operations by the Netanyahu government. Moreover, it took far too long for aid shipments to reach proper levels. This has resulted in a loss of trust by Israel’s most staunch ally and defender - America - that must be rectified and regained. I pledge to work to repair this relationship.

10) Please share any other thoughts on the war with Hamas and how you would approach this crisis as a member of Congress.

See the above response to question #9. Additionally, as your Representative in Congress, it will be my responsibility to show up at events and interact with all members of the community regardless of a difference of opinion. As a Jewish American, I feel that it is especially important to do that right now with those that I know do not agree with me. Continued dialogue between individuals and organizations that do not agree is especially critical given the polarized society that we live in here in the U.S. I also believe it is important to continue to stay within the 'solution space'. I prioritize actions over words and therefore solutions over stances. Taking a hard-line position and ignoring the concerns and voices of the other communities here would remove me from the 'solution space', hence my decidedly more moderate positions and willingness to engage. That said, if we remain solution-focused, we can build relationships and sign diplomatic agreements that result in a lasting peace in the Levant. As Americans, we must also maintain our compassion and empathy throughout this process. The Palestinian people are not Israel's enemies - groups like Hamas are. I pledge to leverage my position in Congress to build the aforementioned lasting peace through dialogue, compromise, and collaboration.

11) Do you support Boycotts, Divestment, and/or Sanctions (BDS) against Israel?

No. I personally do not support the BDS movement yet fully support First Amendment protections here in the U.S.

12) Do you support Holocaust education in our schools?

Yes.

Please describe generally your relationships with / thoughts about the Jewish community and any interactions you have had with the any Jewish community organizations.

The Jewish Community is under assault worldwide – especially in the United States in unprecedented and breathtakingly reprehensible fashion. I am in frequent touch with many members of the Jewish Community – myriad constituents, Jewish community members Nationwide, members of AIPAC, our local Jewish Community Centers, RJC, etc.

With whom do you consult, either within or outside of the Jewish community on issues related to Jewish life, antisemitism, and/or Israel?

Myriad constituents, Jewish community members Nationwide, members of AIPAC, our local Jewish Community Centers, RJC.

What do you consider to be the most reliable news sources for issues related to the Jewish Community, Israel, or the conflict in the Middle East?

Jewish Broadcasting Service/JBS, Newsmax, OANN, and FOX

1) As a candidate, what are your top three policy priorities?

1. Federal Spending / Economy

2. National Security & Border issues

3. Energy

2) As you may know, rates of antisemitism are at all-time high in the United States. Incidents of antisemitism are happening at an alarming rate in our schools and on campus. Do you agree that this is a problem - and what if anything would you propose to counter this rise and protect Jewish students in our community and on campuses nationwide. Do you condemn antisemitism in our communities and schools?

I have condemned and continue to condemn – viscerally and unequivocally – antisemitism in every form, in every place, to include our communities and schools. The federal government must decisively use the power of the purse to defund educational institutions – for starters. I have not only authored, but co-sponsored, various legislation and congressional actions addressing antisemitism – to include Members of Congress who practice and perpetuate it. I also speak publicly and forcefully that law enforcement must enforce the rights of those under assault to practice their religion and beliefs freely and safely; likewise, law enforcement must also enforce the laws against those who threaten the Jewish people with harassment, harm, and violence.

3) Had you been a member of Congress at the time, would you have supported House Resolution 888 reaffirming Israel's right to exist (recognizing that Israel's right to exist is a form of antisemitism) rejecting calls for Israel's destruction; and condemning the Hamas-led attack on Israel? Yes or No?

Yes. I was a staunch supporter of this bill and voted YES.

4) Do you consider Hamas a terrorist organization that should not be in power? Yes or No?

Yes.

5) Do you believe removing Hamas from power is necessary to achieve peace? Yes or No?

Yes. Hamas must be eradicated - unequivocally, decisively, and permanently.

6) Do you agree that when Hamas launches operations from within civilian populations and from tunnels beneath these areas that they are using the Palestinian residents of Gaza as human shields? Yes or No?

Yes.

7) Do you condemn these actions? Yes or No?

Yes. I’m not sure how anyone can actually deny this is happening, when even Palestinian residents report it! This Congress, I voted for H.R. 5917, which extends the authority of the U.S. President to impose sanctions on foreign persons using human shields through 2030, and requires the President to impose such sanctions on each foreign person determined to be a member of the Palestine Islamic Jihad.

8) Had you been a member of Congress at the time, would you have signed the November 2023 letter from members of the U.S. House calling for a cease-fire in Israel’s efforts to dismantle Hamas? Yes or No?

No. ABSOLUTELY, UNEQUIVALLY – NO. Israel has not only the right, but the duty to defend herself and her citizens.

9) Whom do you blame for the ongoing war and suffering in Gaza and Israel? Israel, Hamas, or Other?

Hamas.

10) Please share any other thoughts on the war with Hamas and how you would approach this crisis as a member of Congress.

Israel has not only the right, but the duty to defend herself and her citizens. She must be allowed to clean up Gaza once and for all and destroy any remnant of Hamas – period.

11) Do you support Boycotts, Divestment, and/or Sanctions (BDS) against Israel?

No.

12) Do you support Holocaust education in our schools?

Yes. I received firm and decisive lessons growing up – not only in my family and community, but in school - about the Holocaust – always with the message/lesson of “Never Again.” I firmly believe that we’re experiencing the scourge of antisemitism again in large part because Holocaust education has either been removed from the forefront or eliminated in schools altogether, which is reprehensible, disgusting, and unacceptable. In 2020, I voted to authorize further Holocaust education programs through the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to ensure there are even more resources for teachers and the public. (H.R. 943) “Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.”

Please describe generally your relationships with / thoughts about the Jewish community and any interactions you have had with the any Jewish community organizations.

I was married for many years to a Jewish man and while we are no longer together, he contributed to my campaign and is a supporter of my candidacy. My late father-in-law, the Honorable William Lipsitt, was the first Jewish man to serve as a judge for the Dauphin County Court. The first event I attended as a candidate was a vigil for the Israeli victims of the October 7th attacks. I have taken meetings with many members of the Jewish community, where we have discussed the issues most important to them. For years, I worked out at the Jewish Community Center. The relationships I have forged in this community over the past 38-years, are some of the most significant in my life— including long-time friend/neighbor Corky Goldstein. And of course, over my nearly 40-years as a journalist here, I have reported on dozens of stories involving the Jewish community.

With whom do you consult, either within or outside of the Jewish community on issues related to Jewish life, antisemitism, and/or Israel?

Three of my top political advisors and a half of my paid staff members are members of the Jewish community. And I’m grateful for my decades of friendship in the community— many of whom are more than happy to share the experiences that make their lives so rich. I lean heavily on all of these relationships to better increase my understanding. I have also had the opportunity to meet with a number of Jewish political organizations, including AIPAC, who came up from Washington DC to meet with my campaign.

What do you consider to be the most reliable news sources for issues related to the Jewish Community, Israel, or the conflict in the Middle East?

I regularly read news from a variety of sources, both locally and nationally. I rely on this coverage – as well as conversations with trusted friends and advisors – to find news related to the Jewish community and Israel. I am always eager to find additional quality news sources.

1) As a candidate, what are your top three policy priorities?

Lowering costs for Central Pennsylvanians.

Scott Perry is the only Pennsylvanian in Congress — Republican or Democrat — sponsoring legislation to block Medicare from negotiating lower drug prices for seniors and capping the cost of insulin. We should be expanding this law to negotiate lower drug prices for all Americans.

Protecting reproductive freedom. Scott Perry is sponsoring a national abortion ban that would outlaw IVF treatment for would-be parents seeking the blessing of children. I will strongly defend abortion rights.

Defending democracy & being a mainstream problem-solver. It is alarming that Scott Perry was the architect of January 6, and that so many election deniers are holding public office. Perry openly disdains working with members of both parties to achieve progress, which is part of what is wrong in Washington today. I will take a fundamentally different approach.

2) As you may know, rates of antisemitism are at all-time high in the United States. Incidents of antisemitism are happening at an alarming rate in our schools and on campus. Do you agree that this is a problem - and what if anything would you propose to counter this rise and protect Jewish students in our community and on campuses nationwide. Do you condemn antisemitism in our communities and schools?

I strongly condemn antisemitism in our communities and schools. I also strongly condemn the rise of antisemites in American politics. When Scott Perry says that wildly antisemitic commentator Candace Owens is his “inspiration,” that is a cause for alarm. It is also a call for alarm when activists on the left embrace antisemitic causes like BDS. As for protecting Jewish students, I would start by supporting the Nadler-Goldman-Raskin resolution to implement a national strategy to combat antisemitism.

3) Had you been a member of Congress at the time, would you have supported House Resolution 888 reaffirming Israel's right to exist (recognizing that Israel's right to exist is a form of antisemitism) rejecting calls for Israel's destruction; and condemning the Hamas-led attack on Israel? Yes or No?

Yes.

4) Do you consider Hamas a terrorist organization that should not be in power? Yes or No?

Yes.

5) Do you believe removing Hamas from power is necessary to achieve peace? Yes or No?

Yes. Given that Hamas broke the truce on October 7, it is difficult to see how a lasting peace could occur with an organization that denies Israel’s basic right to exist.

6) Do you agree that when Hamas launches operations from within civilian populations and from tunnels beneath these areas that they are using the Palestinian residents of Gaza as human shields? Yes or No?

Yes.

7) Do you condemn these actions? Yes or No?

Yes.

8) Had you been a member of Congress at the time, would you have signed the November 2023 letter from members of the U.S. House calling for a cease-fire in Israel’s efforts to dismantle Hamas? Yes or No?

No.

9) Whom do you blame for the ongoing war and suffering in Gaza and Israel? Israel, Hamas, or Other?

Hamas and Other. Hamas is being backed by Iran and other entities that stand in the way of peace and progress.

10) Please share any other thoughts on the war with Hamas and how you would approach this crisis as a member of Congress.

The United States shares a special relationship with Israel rooted in our mutual security and shared democratic values. As Israel’s staunchest Western ally, the US has a critical role to play in helping ensure a safe, secure, and prosperous homeland for the Jewish people. As a fellow democracy, our relationship with Israel serves as a model for US foreign relations writ large. For those who share our values, we must not waver in our allegiance. When democracy is under threat — as with the ascendance of Hamas, a terrorist organization — the future of democracy is at risk worldwide.

11) Do you support Boycotts, Divestment, and/or Sanctions (BDS) against Israel?

No. Singling out Israel when our nation doesn’t sanction hostile foreign nations is unacceptable.

12) Do you support Holocaust education in our schools?

Yes. The rise of Holocaust denialism is very troubling and this is one way to address it. We must never forget.