YWA in Israel 2018
We are back from our 10-day trip to the Holy Land! If this is the first time you’re reading about our trip, we partnered with an organization called Passages and took 34 of our Young Women for America leaders to Israel! It was absolutely incredible in every way possible. Each of us are returning back […]
YWA in Israel: Days 3 & 4
DAY 3 We started day three in a town called Jish in the Upper Galilee where we heard from Shadi Khalloul, an Aramean Christian Maronite Israeli. He is the founder and chairman of the Israeli Christian Aramaic Association and spokesperson for the Christian Israel Defense Forces Officers Forum. He previously served as a lieutenant in […]
YWA in Israel
DAY 1 Everyone was tired when we landed in Israel, but our excitement trumped our lack of sleep! We landed around noon and headed straight to Ceasarea, a town on Israel’s Mediterranean Coast. Ceasarea was a magnificent port city built by Herod the Great. The 2000-year old Roman Amphitheatre, the city’s center of entertainment, still […]
Young Women for America Tour of Israel
CWA had the pleasure of partnering with Passages to bring 34 of our Young Women for America campus leaders to Israel for a 10-day tour accompanied by Janae Stracke, National Field Director, Kelsey Gold, Young Women for America Coordinator, and Annabelle Rutledge, Communications Coordinator. Each day was packed with new sites, Biblical lessons, and impactful […]
Here is why the U.S. Embassy Move is so important to American Christians
On May 14, 1948, just after the provisional government of Israel proclaimed the new state of Israel, President Truman said: “This government has been informed that a Jewish state has been proclaimed in Palestine, and recognition has been requested by the provisional government thereof. The United States recognizes the provisional government as the de facto authority […]
U.S. Embassy Opens in Jerusalem
Washington D.C. — Today marks the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “Today is an historic moment — not just in Israeli history or American history, but in the history of the world. Today, the U.S. Embassy in Israel is […]
CWA Supports Historic Events Strengthening U.S.-Israeli Relations
Last week, Concerned Women for America joined in celebrating Israel’s friendship with the Christian community at the sixteenth annual Christian Solidarity Event at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. The celebration coincides with three major events surrounding U.S.-Israeli relations that were the main topics of discussion: Israel’s celebration of 70 years of the State of […]
CWA in California
CWA at University of California, Berkeley CWA’s Communications Coordinator, Annabelle Rutledge, and CWA’s National Field Director, Janae Stracke, were able to set up a meeting with the Vice President of the College Republicans on Berkeley’s campus in Oakland. Anti-Semitism has been on the rise on college campuses, and we had hoped to be a resource […]
Israel and the Embassy Move: the Administration Heard Your Voice
December 6, 2017 was an historic day – President Donald Trump formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel, 22 years after the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 was affirmed by the Senate. The Jerusalem Embassy Act urged the United States to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and respond by moving our embassy from […]
President Trump Declares Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital and Announces Embassy Move
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Donald Trump made a statement officially recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Israel. He ordered the State Department to begin the process of moving the United States embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, issued the following statement: “Today, […]
President Trump to Declare Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump is expected to make a speech next week recognizing Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, had this to say: “I happily anticipate President Trump’s upcoming statement recognizing Jerusalem as the capital city of the Jewish state of Israel. Six months […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Peace for Israel
This week, we’ve been discussing the good news of the restoration of the U.S.’s strong relation with Israel under the Trump Administration. America’s relationship with Israel is vital to our national security, as well as our foreign policy strategy in the Middle East. Israel is among the United States’ closest allies and is the […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Israeli Anthem
I hope you realize that anti-Semitism is alive and growing in some parts of the world. Did you see the recent video of Israel’s Tal Flicker who won the gold medal in judo at a recent event in Abu Dhabi? Flicker took his place atop the winner’s podium, gratefully accepted his gold medal, and […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Trump Administration’s Support for Israel
It’s been refreshing to witness the Trump Administration’s unabashed commitment to support Israel. And I’m so grateful I got to thank the president at a dinner. Their latest action involved withdrawing from UNESCO, citing their unquestionable anti-Israel bias. The U.S. owed $550 million to it, and it contributed annually about 70 million, which compromised […]
Capitol Hill Brief — U.N. Moves Against Israel
Believe it or not, the United Nations has earmarked millions of dollars for Palestinian efforts to pursue international legal action against Israel over the next several years. The U.N. said it “will also strengthen its own advocacy on the impact of Israeli violations.” Both President Donald Trump and U.N Ambassador Nikki Haley have shown […]
State Department announces United States’ departure from UNESCO
Washington, D.C. — This morning, the U.S. State Department announced its intention to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the end of 2018 due to UNESCO’s continued anti-Israel bias. The United States would remain a nonmember observer state, being privy to discussions on culture, education, science, and communication. Penny Nance, CEO […]
Capitol Hill Brief — Persist in the Fight for Israel
As the leader of the free world, the United States has a unique role in standing in solidarity with the nation of Israel. Unfortunately, it is becoming less and less politically correct to stand with God’s people, and our leaders are hesitant to express their support for fear of being targeted by the radical […]
What a Trip to the Grocery Store Taught Me About Israel
I have been in Israel for less than a week and I have already learned so much! In the Holy Land, God and history permeate the atmosphere wherever you go. It’s Ramadan, the Muslim month-long religious observance, and tensions are noticeably high. At the Shabbat (Sabbath) meal my friend Anna and I were invited to, the […]
Senate Reaffirms Support for Israel and Move of Embassy to Jerusalem
Washington, D.C. – Monday evening, the Senate voted 90-0 to pass Senate Resolution 176 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War as well as the reunification of Jerusalem. In this resolution, the Senate also reaffirmed the importance of the American-Israeli relationship. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, said today: […]
CWA Disappointed in POTUS Delay in Moving Israeli Embassy
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Trump signed a six-month waiver instead of honoring the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 which required the U.S. Embassy to be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, said today: “CWA’s members are very disappointed that the president chose to sign […]