{"id":2071131,"date":"2023-10-17T23:36:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T03:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-rabbis-push-george-latimer-to-challenge-squad-rep-jamaal-bowman-for-house-seat\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T23:39:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T03:39:38","slug":"new-york-rabbis-push-george-latimer-to-challenge-squad-rep-jamaal-bowman-for-house-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-rabbis-push-george-latimer-to-challenge-squad-rep-jamaal-bowman-for-house-seat\/","title":{"rendered":"NY rabbis urge George Latimer to challenge Rep. Jamaal Bowman for House seat, taking on the &#8216;Squad&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-york-rabbis-push-george-latimer-to-challenge-squad-rep-jamaal-bowman-for-house-seat%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2071131&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Dozens of Jewish Leaders Urge Westchester County\u2064 Executive to \u2062Challenge Rep. Jamaal Bowman for Congressional Seat<\/h2>\n<p>In a powerful \u2063letter \u200caddressed to New York Democrat Rep. Jamaal\u200c Bowman, a group of rabbis and \u2064Jewish leaders from Westchester County are calling \u200cfor a challenge to his congressional seat. They <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-express-deep-concerns-over-u-s-olympic-athletes-plans-to-protest-during-games\/\" title=\"House Republicans express deep concerns over U.S. Olympic athletes\u2019 plans to protest during games\">express deep concern<\/a> over Bowman&#8217;s refusal \u2064to\u2064 support Israel, which they believe contradicts their core values and warrants a run \u2062against him. The leaders highlight Bowman&#8217;s &#8220;damaging&#8221; stance on America&#8217;s relationship with Israel, stating that he has brought \u2062an agenda to Washington that is deeply troubling.<\/p>\n<h3>Contrasting Bowman with\u2062 Former \u200bRep. Eliot Engel<\/h3>\n<p>The group draws a negative comparison between Bowman \u2062and his predecessor, former Democratic\u200d Rep. Eliot Engel. They commend \u2062Engel\u2062 for consistently delivering for the people of Westchester and\u2063 representing their core values in Washington, particularly his\u2063 unwavering support for \u200cIsrael&#8217;s safety and security.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing Latimer, the leaders emphasize that \u2063Bowman has been actively\u2062 eroding support for Israel on Capitol Hill and within the Democratic Party since his election. They express hope that Latimer will announce his candidacy for Congress, believing \u200bthat he can restore their values to this crucial seat in Washington. They assure Latimer of their strong \u2064support and mention his previous remarks at the Westchester Jewish Council Community Rally, which gave them \u2063hope \u2063that he possesses \u2064the moral courage \u200dand conviction needed in \u200cthis office.<\/p>\n<h3>Latimer&#8217;s\u200b Stance and Bowman&#8217;s Controversy<\/h3>\n<p>While Latimer is seen as a return to the establishment that \u2063Bowman unseated, \u2064his website highlights his achievements in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congressional-black-caucus-calls-on-newsom-to-appoint-barbara-lee-to-replace-feinstein\/\" title=\"CBC urges Newsom to appoint Barbara Lee as Feinstein's replacement.\">advancing progressive policies<\/a>. The letter\u200c acknowledges Latimer&#8217;s vocal support \u2063for Israel, as evident in his\u2062 strong\u2064 stance on \u200dthe matter.<\/p>\n<p>Bowman has faced \u200dcriticism following Hamas&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/people-celebrating-attack-on-israel-rallies-to-support-hamas-being-planned-in-us\/\" title=\"Supporters of Hamas in the US plan rallies to celebrate attacks on Israel.\">recent surprise attack<\/a> on Israel, which triggered the deadliest clash between Israel and Palestinians since its founding.\u200b Jewish leaders have condemned \u2064Bowman&#8217;s hesitancy to firmly\u2064 side with Israel, a sentiment shared by other progressive representatives like Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does \u2062the alignment of Bowman with\u2062 the progressive wing of the Democratic Party affect Israel&#8217;s standing and the concerns of the Jewish community<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Elieve poses a threat\u2062 to \u2062the longstanding bipartisan support the United States has given \u2063to the \u200bstate of Israel. The group urges Westchester County Executive George Latimer to identify a candidate \u200bwho can effectively challenge Bowman in the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bletter,\u2063 signed by\u200b dozens of Jewish leaders, highlights the strong bond between the Jewish \u2064community and\u2063 the state of Israel. They argue that Israel is\u200d not only a strategic ally of the United States but also a beacon of democracy \u2064in the\u200b Middle East. Bowman&#8217;s failure to stand firmly with Israel, the letter argues, undermines the bipartisan consensus that has long supported the Jewish state.<\/p>\n<p>The Jewish leaders express their disappointment \u200bin Bowman&#8217;s alignment with the progressive wing of \u200bthe Democratic Party,\u200d which they believe \u200chas adopted a more critical stance towards Israel. They\u2064 argue that this shift in positions threatens to\u2062 isolate and vilify Israel, a cause for deep concern for the \u2062Jewish community.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the letter emphasizes the \u2063importance of \u200da united\u200d front when it comes to Israel, noting the \u200coverwhelming support for the state among both Republicans and Democrats in\u200d Congress. The signatories express\u200b their worries that Bowman&#8217;s anti-Israel sentiments will further \u200bdivide the party\u200b and undermine its ability to advocate for issues \u2064important to the Jewish community.<\/p>\n<p>The group calls \u2063on County Executive George Latimer to identify a candidate who can \u2063effectively challenge Bowman in the next election. They emphasize the need\u200c for a candidate who not\u2064 only\u200b holds a strong stance \u200bin support of Israel\u200d but also\u2064 embodies \u2063the values \u200bof unity, bipartisanship,\u2064 and diplomatic collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>The letter concludes by urging the Jewish community to engage in constructive dialogue with Congressman Bowman to address their concerns and ensure their voices are heard. It emphasizes \u2062the importance of open\u2063 communication and encourages the community to actively participate in the democratic process.<\/p>\n<p>This call to\u200b challenge Rep. Jamaal Bowman for his congressional seat highlights\u2063 the significant role that support\u2064 for Israel plays in the Jewish community. The letter serves as a reminder that politicians must be mindful\u2062 of the concerns and values of the various communities they represent.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, it is crucial for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-scott-counts-on-south-carolina-popularity-as-he-seeks-second-look-nationally\/\" title=\"Tim Scott relies on his South Carolina popularity while aiming for national recognition once again.\">elected \u2064officials<\/a> to engage in\u200d a dialogue that respects the diversity of\u2062 opinions within\u200b their \u200bconstituency, while also \u2062striving to maintain\u2064 the \u2062strong and unwavering support for Israel that \u2064has been a cornerstone of bipartisan \u2062politics for decades. Only through\u200b open and\u200b respectful\u200b discourse can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-rabbis-push-george-latimer-to-challenge-squad-rep-jamaal-bowman-for-house-seat\/\" title=\"NY rabbis urge George Latimer to challenge Rep. Jamaal Bowman for House seat, taking on the 'Squad'.\">elected officials \u2064effectively represent<\/a> the interests of all their constituents, including \u200dthe Jewish community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dozens of Jewish leaders urge Westchester County Executive George Latimer to challenge Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) for his congressional seat. They criticize Bowman&#8217;s lack of support for Israel, claiming it contradicts their values. In a letter to the Democrat, they justify their call for a run against him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2071132,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2071131","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2071131"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2071131\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2071132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2071131"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2071131"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2071131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}