The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bill-pascrell/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:56:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Bill Pascrell | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bill-pascrell/ 32 32 Bill Pascrell, NJ congressman who played balancing act on Israel, dies at 87 https://www.timesofisrael.com/bill-pascrell-nj-congressman-who-played-balancing-act-on-israel-dies-at-87/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 06:05:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3359104 Democrat, whose district included 'Little Ramallah,' had weathered pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian primary challengers in his 14 terms: 'I’ve tried to get the communities together'

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]]> US lawmakers want more funds to secure Jewish sites https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-lawmakers-want-more-funds-to-secure-jewish-sites/ Tue, 04 Apr 2017 20:51:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1594789 Over 100 House members call for $50 million allocation, more than double the current level

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]]> Where are Israel’s intrepid defenders? https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/where-are-israels-intrepid-defenders/ Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:53:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=388400 AIPAC and other advocacy groups must battle – not appease – those working to delegitimize the Jewish state

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]]> Who’s who among Jews in the next US Congress https://www.timesofisrael.com/whos-who-among-jews-in-the-next-us-congress/ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:14:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=274076 Representation drops by two in the Senate and five in the House following defeats and retirements

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]]> Obama wins big among Jews, with 69%-30% victory over Romney https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-wins-big-in-jewish-polls-with-69-30-victory-over-romney/ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:16:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=273404 Despite millions of dollars spent and unprecedented grass-roots work by Republican Jewish groups, exit polls of Jewish voters show only slight decline in support for Democrats

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]]> Attacking Obama on Israel but seeking Arab votes, Shmuley Boteach fights an uphill battle in New Jersey https://www.timesofisrael.com/attacking-obama-on-israel-but-seeking-arab-votes-shmuley-boteach-fights-an-uphill-battle-in-new-jersey/ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:31:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=266878 The ‘Kosher Sex’ rabbi, 'an unconventional Republican' who takes shots at his own party's 'obsession' with gay marriage, challenges a 30-year Democratic streak

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]]> Adelsons give $500,000 to Shmuley Boteach’s congressional PAC https://www.timesofisrael.com/adelsons-give-500000-to-rabbi-shmuley-boteachs-congressional-pac/ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:35:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=201464 Republican rabbi running in NJ is casino mogul's personal friend

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]]> Being a critic of Israel doesn’t make you pro-Arab https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/being-a-critic-of-israel-doesnt-make-you-pro-arab/ Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:32:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=164858 Congressman Pascrell’s failure to speak out in favor of the Arab Spring and condemn the mass murder in Syria – even once – is an egregious dereliction of duty

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]]> Congressman Pascrell, repudiate the Gaza 54 letter https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/congressman-pascrell-repudiate-the-gaza-54-letter/ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 08:54:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=132072 While it may not have been your intention, your participation in this cruel attack on Israel is highly injurious to the Jewish State’s ability to defend itself

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]]> Boteach wins Republican congressional primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/shmuley-boteach-wins-republican-congressional-primary/ Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:27:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=122500 'America's Rabbi' will face Democratic nominee Bill Pascrell in fall election for New Jersey's Ninth Congressional District

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]]> Kosher congressman? https://www.timesofisrael.com/kosher-congressman/ http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=38590 Rabbi Shmuley Boteach announces run for a New Jersey congressional seat

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]]> Can Congressman Steve Rothman take on Rabbi Shmuley Boteach? https://www.timesofisrael.com/can-congressman-steve-rothman-take-on-rabbi-shmuley-boteach/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:15:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=9766 In New Jersey's new 9th District congressional race, Israel may be the deciding factor

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