Dirshu founder speaks to US House members about rising anti-Semitism

• Date: 08 June 2021
• Published date: 08 June 2021
• Author: Dan Verbin
• Publication title: Israel National News (Israel)

The key takeaway from the meeting was that Members of Congress were asked "to be more clear and forceful in their condemnation of anti-Semitic acts especially in light of the continued uptick in hate crimes against Jews."

States represented at the meeting included Florida, Iowa, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Virginia.

"We have always been able to rely on the support of the United States and the benevolence of its government to protect Jewish people when we have been the subject of persecution and under attack," said Hofstedter in his address.

"As Members of Congress, your attendance and participation at this briefing demonstrates your own personal commitment to supporting Jewish values and to promoting unity," he continued. "I feel a deep sense of encouragement about what lies ahead in the future and I intend on conveying your messages of encouragement to all members of our organization in your respective districts back home."

He added, "We at Dirshu look forward to working together in the months and years to come, to ensure that freedom of religion is never abridged; and that never again in fact remains just that - Never Again."

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee echoes Hofstedter's comments. "We need to stand in solidarity with our Jewish brothers and sisters now more than ever. Thank...