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# North Carolina Coalition for Israel

Diverse, grassroots, action-oriented advocates for Israel

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- [News Articles](https://nccisrael.org/newsarticles/) - News Articles
- [The University of North Carolina Normalizes Terrorism](https://nccisrael.org/the-university-of-north-carolina-normalizes-terrorism/) - The University of North Carolina (UNC) has found a new way to miseducate students about Israel and the Middle East. UNC's latest fumble comes from the new School of Civic Life and Leadership (SCiLL) via a course entitled Courageous Conversations: Israel and Palestine. School leaders held a public forum to tout their efforts. On a different more cheerful note, NCCI suggests watching the embedded Dancing with the Stars Chanukah video! The University of North Carolina (UNC) has found a new way to miseducate students about Israel and the Middle East. UNC's latest fumble comes from the new School of Civic Life and Leadership (SCiLL) via a course entitled Courageous Conversations: Israel and Palestine. School leaders held a public forum to tout their efforts.
- [New York City Falls for Lies While CUFI Stands for Truth](https://nccisrael.org/new-york-city-falls-for-lies-while-cufi-stands-for-truth/) - Key to Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City's mayoral race on November 4th was his hatred of Israel and refusal to condemn terrorism against Jews. He promotes the lie, among others, that Israel is an apartheid state. Key to Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City's mayoral race on November 4th was his hatred of Israel and refusal to condemn terrorism against Jews. He promotes the lie, among others, that Israel is an apartheid state.
- [Never Forget: The Expulsion of Jews from Arab Lands](https://nccisrael.org/never-forget-the-expulsion-of-jews-from-arab-lands/) - Jews lived in Arab lands long before the appearance of Islam in the 7th century CE. For example, Jews lived in what is now Libya from the 3rd century BCE, and Iraq from the 6th century BCE. After the Islamic conquests, Jews and Christians were allowed to live in Arab lands as long as they knew their place as dhimmis
- [Take the Challenge, Are you an Israel Expert?](https://nccisrael.org/take-the-challenge-are-you-an-israel-expert/) - We have seen how the recent avalanche of lies about "starvation in Gaza"--blamed on Israel---turned into truth for so many Americans. The Jewish people have seen this play before. Are you an Israel Expert?
- [Public Libraries Peddle Anti-Israel Propaganda](https://nccisrael.org/public-libraries-peddle-anti-israel-propaganda/) - The indoctrination of our youth against Israel doesn't stop when school's out. This summer, kids across the country can go to their local libraries and find fake history about Israel along with demonization of Jews.
- [Fabulous CUFI Summit Inspires Call to Action](https://nccisrael.org/fabulous-cufi-summit-inspires-call-to-action/) - The Jewish community was enveloped in support during the Christians United for Israel (CUFI) 2025 Summit. CUFI Founder & Chairman Pastor John Hagee shared his love for Israel and the Jewish people with clarity and inspiration. The Jewish community was enveloped in support during the Christians United for Israel (CUFI) 2025 Summit. CUFI Founder & Chairman Pastor John Hagee shared his love for Israel and the Jewish people with clarity and inspiration.
- [Ignorance, Lies and Antisemitism Win the NC Democratic Party](https://nccisrael.org/ignorance-lies-and-antisemitism-win-the-nc-democratic-party/) - Ignorance about Israel and moral confusion about terrorism were on full display at the North Carolina Democratic SEC meeting 6/28/25. A resolution regarding an arms embargo against Israel was so outrageous that even the NC Dems pulled it. It included lies and blood libel against Israel/Jews, falsely accusing the Jewish state of apartheid, genocide and more.
- [Should taxpayers fund "Imagining Palestine" at a public university?](https://nccisrael.org/should-taxpayers-fund-imagining-palestine-at-a-public-university/) - When did the word "Palestine" creep into the American lexicon? Up until ten years ago the word was not often heard. Why is it so common now? Why do people speak of a war between "Israel and Palestine" when the latter doesn't even exist?
- [UNC and Duke Students Inspire Us!](https://nccisrael.org/unc-and-duke-students-inspire-us/) - While Israel's enemies would like us to remain silent, some brave students chose not to comply. They posted 1200 flags, each representing a victim from that terrible day. They stood proudly with Israel, educating other students and passersby about the attacks on Israel and the hostages taken by Hamas. They stayed positive. NCCI applauds their courage. They inspire us all.
- [The Antisemitic "Palestine" Myth Infiltrates Public Libraries--Take Action!](https://nccisrael.org/the-antisemitic-palestine-myth-infiltrates-public-libraries-take-action/) - The word "Palestine" has been repeated so often that most people believe that such a place exists. It does not. While there was once a Palestine Mandate, and Jews were called Palestinians, the mandate ceased to exist when Israel became a state in 1948. So, if there is no longer a Palestine, why do we hear the word so often?
- [2023 Recap: NCCI Fought Jew Hatred Before and After Oct 7th, Please Join us!](https://nccisrael.org/recap-2023-ncci-fought-jew-hatred-before-and-after-oct-7th/) - From synagogues hosting antisemites, to college campuses running a variety of Jew hatred programs such as “Israel Apartheid Week,” to public protests where we literally took a punch for Israel, to city councils where attempts were made to codify antisemitism, NCCI was there in 2023, educating, protesting, and advocating for Israel and the Jewish people.
- [NCCI Uncovers Blood Libel from Duke University!](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-uncovers-blood-libel-from-duke-university/) - NCCI was horrified to see this blood libel from Duke's Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). Please send the letter below to Duke demanding that SJP be suspended!
- [NCCI Exposes Pro-Hamas Culture at UNC to the Wider Community](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-exposes-pro-hamas-culture-at-unc-to-the-wider-community/) - University of North Carolina (UNC) Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz repeatedly placates the Jewish community, as when he claimed to be "heartbroken and deeply offended" by the antisemitic, anti-Israel, Gaza conference hosted by UNC, for example. Even when the Department of Education became involved, no meaningful action was taken by UNC. Guskiewicz continues to spout empty words, although this may become moot since his departure to Michigan State University seems imminent.
- [Tell Duke and UNC to Stop Promoting Jew Hatred!](https://nccisrael.org/tell-duke-and-unc-to-stop-promoting-jew-hatred/) - Our community has been devastated by the horrific Hamas Islamic terrorist attacks against Israelis on October 7th. The assaults were planned over several years as “Palestinians” working for and with Jews in Israel tortured and killed the men, women and children they had come to know.
- [UNC Student Marchers Chant "Intifada, Intifada" (Death to Jews)](https://nccisrael.org/unc-students-marchers-chant-intifada-intifada-death-to-jews/) - On Friday, November 17, we witnessed pro-Hamas UNC students gathering at the Wilson Library, chanting slogans and waving signs condemning Israel for defending itself in a war started in a barbaric, surprise assault by Hamas that included beheading children, gang rapes, burning people alive, and taking hostages ranging in age from infants to elders. On Friday, November 17, we witnessed pro-Hamas UNC students gathering at the Wilson Library, chanting slogans and waving signs condemning Israel for defending itself in a war started in a barbaric, surprise assault by Hamas that included beheading children, gang rapes, burning people alive, and taking hostages ranging in age from infants to elders.
- [NCCI’s Work Fighting Antisemitism Recognized in New Book "Betrayal"](https://nccisrael.org/nccis-work-fighting-antisemitism-is-recognized-in-the-new-book-betrayal/) - You know what they say about doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Yes, it's insanity. Nevertheless, Jewish leaders continue the status quo, despite the rise in antisemitism, perhaps hoping that the problem will just go away. We established the North Carolina Coalition for Israel when we saw leaders of
- [Intifada Comes to Raleigh](https://nccisrael.org/intifada-comes-to-raleigh-what-does-jew-hatred-feel-like-a-punch-in-the-gut-literally/) - Photo: Anti-Israel protesters attack pro-Israel counter-protesters in Raleigh, NC on May 13, 2023 What does Jew-hatred feel like? A punch in the gut. Literally. Let me explain. On May 13, a “Nakba” rally was held in Raleigh, N.C. It was one of many such rallies held around the USA. These events are notorious for promoting Jew-hatred.
- [Duke University on Israel:  Lies and Walkouts](https://nccisrael.org/duke-university-on-israel-lies-and-walkouts/) - Photo: Former Israeli prime minister, Naftali Bennett, speaks at Duke University, March 22, 2023 In our new world order, a small, very aggressive and vocal minority of university students can decide what all their fellow students do--and do not--get to hear. Listening to a variety of information and opinions, formerly a bedrock of academia, is
- [Can We Talk? Some Bull in Durham](https://nccisrael.org/can-we-talk-some-bull-in-durham-2023/) - Caption: Steve Schewel (center) with an anti-Israel candidate Nida Allam (left), and city council member Javiera Caballero, who supported the 2018 BDS resolution Some Antisemitism Bull in Durham Why would a synagogue invite an antisemitism promulgator onto a panel to instruct the community about antisemitism? Why invite a person who used their position in a
- [Mizrahi Heritage Month - Compassion for Jewish Refugees from Arab Lands](https://nccisrael.org/mizrahi-heritage-month-compassion-jewish-refugees-arab-lands/) - It’s Time to Show Compassion for Jewish Refugees from Arab Lands While the gnashing of teeth over claimed loss of Muslim Arab (“Palestinian”) land is relentless, one is hard pressed to find anything close to compassion for Jewish refugees from Arab lands. Many don’t realize that Jews lived in Iran and Arab lands such as
- [Why Don't Jewish Lives Matter?](https://nccisrael.org/why-dont-jewish-lives-matter/) - A Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) Article Reminds Us That Jews Should Fight For Jewish Lives Many people are familiar with the names of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and more recently, Shireen Abu Akleh. However, few people know of Doris Yahbas, Moshe Kravitsky, Lora Yitzhak and Menachem Yehezkel, who were run over and stabbed to death
- [Thank You Google, for Saying NO to Hatred of Jews](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-thank-you-google-for-saying-no-to-hatred-of-jews/) - By Kathryn Wolf The moment NCCI got the word that Durham would be one of only four cities nationwide on Sept. 9 to undergo anti-Israel protests in front of Google offices, we sprang into action, mobilizing dedicated area Zionists within 24 hours of the event. Attempts to criminalize cloud computing technology for Israel The protests
- [2022 CUFI Conference Was a Winner!](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-2022-cufi-conference-was-a-winner/) - By: Lorraine Meehan “Christians have a debt to Judaism that can never be repaid.” This was the stirring reminder spoken by Pastor John Hagee as he opened the CUFI 2022 Washington Summit. CUFI (Christians United For Israel) is the largest pro-Israel organization in the US, counting over 10 million members. With a national network of
- [NC Democratic Committee Resolutions & Platform 2022 Document is Filled with Misinformation about Jews and Israel](https://nccisrael.org/nc-democratic-committee-resolutions-platform-2022-document-filled-with-misinformation-about-jews-and-israel/) - NC Democratic Committee Falsely Accuses Jews and Israel of Crimes We, the North Carolina Coalition for Israel, representing the Jewish and pro-Israel community, are appalled that the NC Democratic Committee has published a Resolutions & Platform 2022 document filled with misinformation about Jews and Israel. With little or no basis in reality, these resolutions advance
- [L’Shana tova…Josh, Amy, and Deborah (5783)](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-lshana-tovajosh-amy-and-deborah-5783/) - Shalom, Friends, we hope your 5783 is off to a good start. NCCI has been very busy in recent months with activities that build grassroots coalitions in support of Israel. Examples include: Several of our supporters went to the CUFI Washington Summit this summer, joining 1500 Jewish and Christian advocates for Israel and the Zionist
- [North Carolina Jewish Leadership Betrays Jewish Interests](https://nccisrael.org/north-carolina-jewish-leadership-betrays-jewish-interests/) - NCCI was heartened to learn that Democrats concerned about three antisemitic resolutions would be forming a new North Carolina Jewish Democrats (NCJD) caucus. We thought the cavalry was coming to protect Jews from antisemitism in the party. We were wrong. Ghettoization and Other Antisemitic Tropes To provide background, in June, 2022, the North Carolina Democratic
- [Israel's Sovereignty in Peril](https://nccisrael.org/israels-sovereignty-in-peril/) - Caption: Bedouin encampment NCCI Joins ZOA for Leadership Mission to Israel NCCI members were thrilled to travel to Israel for the Zionist Organization of America’s Yom Yerushalayim Leadership Mission in late May. We learned things you don’t see in the media---mainstream or Jewish—that we think our readers need to know. The most important point involves
- [NCCI Members Share Personal Holocaust Story With High Schoolers](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-members-share-personal-holocaust-story-with-high-schoolers/) - Caption: Susan Newman teaches Holocaust Education at Carrboro High School As the years pass since the Holocaust, there are fewer witnesses to tell the story. Younger generations are ill informed about the genocide against the Jewish people. A Pew study in 2020 showed that 48 percent of U.S. Millennial and Gen Z-ers could not name
- [Hostile Atmosphere for Jewish Students at Duke University](https://nccisrael.org/hostile-atmosphere-for-jewish-students-at-duke-university/) - Jew-hating Speakers At Duke As many of you are aware, Duke University brought in several Jew-hating speakers on March 31, 2022 as part of their so-called "Israel Apartheid Week." A number of brave NCCI supporters were in the audience, and Amy wrote up a summary of the keynote program, which has now been published in
- [The Abraham Accords, an Open Door to a New Era of Cooperation and Friendship](https://nccisrael.org/the-abraham-accords-an-open-door-to-a-new-era-of-cooperation-and-friendship/) - Caption: Anat Sultan-Dadon, Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States, and NCCI Vice Chair Deborah Friedman, March 22, 2022, in Durham, NC A Vision of Peace An unexpected breath of fresh air blew into Durham from Sharaka, an organization based on “people to people” diplomacy. The Abraham Accords between Israel, UAE and Bahrain
- [Breaking News From NCCI: Duke University is promulgating Jew hatred yet again.](https://nccisrael.org/breaking-news-from-ncci-duke-university-is-promulgating-jew-hatred-yet-again/) - On the heels of discrimination against the Students Support Israel chapter, Duke will now host notorious antisemite Mohammed el-Kurd this coming March 31st. El-Kurd has compared Israelis to Nazis and has accused Jews of killing Palestinians in order to drink their blood and eat their organs. Duke is paying him $5000 to spew this blood
- [Breaking News From NCCI:  Duke University Press plans a "Decolonial Guide to Palestine"](https://nccisrael.org/duke-university-press-plans-a-decolonial-guide-to-palestine/) - Investigation by NCCI has uncovered plans by Duke University Press (DUP) to create a publication entitled "Detours: A Decolonial Guide to Palestine." Our findings were published in the Algemeiner 12/29. - click here to view article DUP has a history of publishing blood libel against Israel and Jews, with its "Right to Maim" by Jasbir
- [Duke Student Government Discriminates Against Jewish Students](https://nccisrael.org/duke-student-government-discriminates-against-jewish-students/) - When NCCI learned that Duke Student Government recognized a new Duke Students Supporting Israel chapter this November 10th, we reached out to offer our congratulations and support. Unfortunately, just a few days later, DSG revoked its recognition. It started when a Duke student claimed that “My school promotes settler colonialism” in response to SSI’s establishment.
- [“You Know, You Know”…NCCI Engages With Our Community](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-farmers-market-booth-in-carrboro/) - “You Know! You Know!” So declared the self-proclaimed activist, in response to our gently asking for him to clarify what he meant when he informed us that we know what's going on in the West Bank, what's going on in Gaza. We politely pointed out that, no, we didn’t know, but he could not offer
- [Jewish Refugees from Arab Lands - Forgotten Again!](https://nccisrael.org/jewish-refugees-from-arab-lands-forgotten-again/) - Caption: Displaced Iraqi Jews, 1951 Most people are unaware of the one million Jewish refugees from Arab lands since Israel was established. They don’t know how that these Jews suffered discrimination, pogroms and violence in places like Iraq, Egypt, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, Algeria, Tunisia. They don’t know that most Muslim Arab countries have been ethnically
- [Jewish Communities Reach Out to NCCI for Big Wins](https://nccisrael.org/jewish-communities-reach-out-to-ncci-for-big-wins/) - Caption: Anti-Israel Protesters and Counter-Protesters at Burlington, Vermont city council meeting (credit Yoram Samets) Antisemites are always on the prowl for cities to target with their Jew hatred. They use BDS, or the Boycott/Divestment/Sanctions campaign, to spread lies about Israel and scapegoat Israel/Jews for local problems. BDS is recognized by the US State Departments as
- [The Special Azerbaijan-Israel Friendship Comes to North Carolina](https://nccisrael.org/the-special-azerbaijan-israel-friendship-comes-to-north-carolina/) - Caption: Jacques Gilbert, Mayor of Apex, presents the Azerbaijan’s Independence Day Proclamation By Dr. Adika Iqbal Relationship between Israel and Azerbaijan has Improved Dramatically Over the years the relationship between Israel and Azerbaijan has improved dramatically. Azerbaijan and Israel share unique, time-tested, special bonds, which are based on mutual trust and understanding at all levels.
- [Curriculum of University of North Carolina Course is Loaded with Flaming Anti-Israel Bias](https://nccisrael.org/currriculum-of-university-of-north-carolina-course-is-loaded-with-flaming-anti-israel-bias/) - Photo Caption: Wilson Library, University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill Students enrolled in an extremely controversial course on Israel Students enrolled in an extremely controversial course on Israel at the University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill (UNC) this semester will be required to absorb a one-sided, anti-Israel perspective on such topics as “The Utter Failure of the
- [Despite the Lockdowns of 5781, NCCI Finds New ways to Fight for Israel and Jews](https://nccisrael.org/despite-lockdowns-5781-ncci-finds-new-ways-to-fight-for-israel/) - Picture caption: Here are some of the dedicated supporters of the Jewish people who came to support us at the Raleigh City Council meeting. The World Intentionally Forgets Jewish Refugees As our readers know all too well, the ongoing COVID lockdowns remained a challenge in 5781 (Hebrew Year for 2021). Of course, that didn’t stop
- [NCCI Attends NO FEAR: A Rally in Solidarity with the Jewish People](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-attends-no-fear-rally-in-solidarity-with-jewish-people/) - Caption: No Fear rally, Deborah Friedman and Joshua Washington, Executive Director of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel In response to the pro-Hamas rallies in May supporting Gaza rocket attacks against Israel, the Founder and Executive Director of Alliance for Israel, Melissa Landa, began to plan a rally to support the Jewish state on
- [NCCI Activists Garner Public Support](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-activists-garner-public-support/) - Deadly Exchange is a vile, antiSemitic campaign that blames Jews for police assaults on American Black people. It falsely claims that American police departments participating in counter-terrorism and leadership training in Israel are allegedly trained to “terrorize Black and Brown communities” in America. This is a flat-out lie. Yet promoters of a campaign to petition
- [NCCI Battles Deadly Exchange in Raleigh](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-battles-deadly-exchange-in-raleigh/) - It was déjà vu all over again! The shocking story starts several weeks ago, when some great detective work by NCCI Board Member Deborah Friedman revealed a petition online, sponsored by Demilitarize Raleigh2Palestine (R2P), part of the antisemitic Deadly Exchange campaign. Similar to the vile, Jew hating, Demilitarize Durham2Palestine (D2P) petition from 2018, the R2P
- [North Carolina Academics Out Themselves as Jew Haters](https://nccisrael.org/north-carolina-academics-out-themselves-as-jew-haters/) - North Carolina Academics Showed their True Colors! While Hamas launched over 4000 rockets at Israeli civilians in May, 2021, some North Carolina academics showed their true colors, siding with the terrorists in a repulsive, antisemitic letter. To see the names of the signers, the Jew Haters in your North Carolina neighborhood, please click on the
- [Secrets:  One Family’s Holocaust Story](https://nccisrael.org/lorraine-meehan-family-story/) - Caption: Lorraine Meehan’s Maternal Grandfather, Yitzhak Doverman By Lorraine Meehan Growing up, our family had secrets. Mom and Auntie always whispered privately, their heads together, abruptly stopping when I entered the room. I was forbidden to know Mom’s age or maiden name and punished for asking. Family photos were not displayed, no other maternal relatives
- [Blame the Jews Again!](https://nccisrael.org/blame-the-jews-again/) - Blame the Jews! It’s a common refrain that Jews have heard for millennia. Jews in Durham heard it 3 years ago, in April of 2018, when the Durham City Council (DCC) unanimously passed its infamous resolution to boycott Israel’s esteemed international police training program. They signed on to the conspiracy theory that Jews are blood-thirsty
- [The Jewish Community Loses Two Giants](https://nccisrael.org/the-jewish-community-loses-two-giants/) - By Bruce Newman It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the loss of Sheldon Adelson and George Shultz. While the two men would seem to have little in common, they were both heroes in the Jewish community. These men shared great leadership skills and love for the Jewish people, and for this reason their
- [Let’s Talk about Terrorism](https://nccisrael.org/israel-lets-talk-about-terrorism/) - We’re hearing a lot about terrorism these days. There was a time when terrorism was universally condemned, but those days passed long before 2021, at least where Israel is concerned. How will the new US administration handle this issue? If we’re going to talk about terrorism, we need to agree on its definition. According to
- [How Should We Address Iranian Terrorism?](https://nccisrael.org/how-should-we-address-iranian-terrorism/) - Biden Administration’s Plans to Reenter JCPOA You may be hearing a lot about the Biden administration’s plans to reenter the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). What does that mean for Israel and the Middle East? Since 1979, the people of Iran have been cursed with a theocratic, totalitarian government. Iran is currently in the
- [Chag Habanot: A North African Hanukkah Celebration of Women](https://nccisrael.org/chag-habanot-a-north-african-hanukkah-celebration-of-women/) - Jewish dancer in North Carolina and Israeli singer in Morocco Revive Hanukkah TraditionBy: Jackie Barzvi When it comes to celebrating Hanukkah, you probably think about lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and eating fried foods all week. Did you know that there’s a special Hanukkah tradition – Eid Al Bnat (The Festival of Daughters, in Judeo-Arabic)
- [Pompeo Calls Out BDS As AntiSemitic](https://nccisrael.org/pompeo-calls-out-bds-as-antisemitic/) - We hope you have heard the good news! On November 19th, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo publicly declared "We will regard the global, anti-Israel BDS campaign as anti-Semitic," referring to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. "We will immediately take steps to identify organizations that engage in hateful BDS conduct and withdraw U.S. government support
- [Is “Hanukah for Muslim Jews?”](https://nccisrael.org/is-hanukah-for-muslim-jews/) - If this question strikes you as strange and confusing, please know that it struck us the same way. An investigation by NCCI found an essay “Why Hanukah is for Muslim Jews” among many interesting articles provided to teachers in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. How did we come across this and other odd teaching materials? Many
- [Why No Tears for Jewish Refugees?](https://nccisrael.org/why-no-tears-for-jewish-refugees/) - Jews of color in Israel present an inconvenient truth for anti-Zionists, since more than half of Israel’s Jewish population is Mizrachi (from Middle Eastern Arab countries) or Sephardi (from North Africa). Anti-Semites often claim that Israeli Jews are white Europeans. Many readers may not know that November 30th commemorates Jewish refugees from Arab lands and
- [Fighting Back Leads to Major Wins!](https://nccisrael.org/fighting-back-leads-to-major-wins/) - Strong Jewish Leadership Shuts Down Terrorist Speaker Many of us have witnessed the failure of Jewish leaders who choose appeasement over standing strong against antisemitism. We understand the importance of speaking up for our rights. We are happy to report two major wins by strong leaders who chose to fight back in the face of
- [The Kurdish-Israeli Friendship](https://nccisrael.org/the-kurdish-israeli-friendship/) - By Diliman Abdulkader, AFK Co-Founder and Spokesperson We realize the Middle East is rapidly changing, old alliances are no longer viable, and new relationships are developing. We, American Friends of Kurdistan (AFK), strongly believe the Kurds are critical components in this transformation. We provide a rational and tailored approach to the Kurdish question, covering all
- [NCCI Takes Action](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-takes-action/) - While many of us may be feeling “zoomed out” with so many online speakers and podcasts, there are still ways to take action to fight antisemitism. We are pleased to have provided support to several important initiatives. Facebook’s Handling of AntiSemitic Posts. In an effort to fight antisemitism on the Facebook platform, the Adam Milstein
- [Israel Inspires Our Christian Friends Too](https://nccisrael.org/israel-inspires-ncci-christian-friends-too/) - By Rene’ Paul de la Varre. In 1986, my father asked me if I would like to visit Israel as a photographer for our slide presentation commissioned by the Israel Ministry of Tourism and Hadassah. “No, thanks, religious countries bore me, not enough action.” My father’s jaw dropped. “That’s where you’re wrong. You’ll be amazed
- [Never Forget!  A Holocaust Survivor’s Story](https://nccisrael.org/never-forget-a-holocaust-survivors-story/) - The bunker was damp, and a sudden explosion startled some twenty fighters huddled together under a building in the Warsaw Ghetto. These brave souls, the final remnants of a once proud Jewish community faced the German attack with a resolute bravery that has become legendary. My father was one of the last of the Ghetto’s
- [Time for Israeli Sovereignty Over Israeli Land](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-time-israeli-sovereignty-over-israeli-land/) - The sovereignty of Israel over its historic homeland of Judea/Samaria has been making international news for weeks now. An official declaration placing portions of Judea/Samaria and the Jordan Valley under civilian Israeli rule is expected soon. With that in mind, 150 people ”Zoomed” online as the NCCI and the Raleigh-Cary JCC recently co-sponsored a talk
- [Toppling Statues:  Erasing History and the Holocaust](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-toppling-statues-erasing-history-and-the-holocaust/) - We all know the famous Edmund Burke quote “those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” Given the tearing down of statues in America, the challenge to learn history will become greater. In this environment we hear too many false Holocaust comparisons. Those who don’t know history will be unable to discern and
- [When Things Go Wrong, Who Do You Blame?](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-when-things-go-wrong-who-do-you-blame/) - This is classic antisemitism, and it’s bad news for Jews We trust you are in good health during these challenging times. So many of our routines have been disrupted by Covid. On the other hand, antisemitism never stops---so we can't either. As Psalm 121 says, "He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep."
- [Review of David Price's talk on  What's Next for Middle East Diplomacy](https://nccisrael.org/review-of-david-price-talk-on-whats-next-for-middle-east-diplomacy/) - It is always important to know what our legislators are thinking about Israel and the Jewish community. So, when we learned that Congressman David Price would be speaking (virtually) on 5/3/2020 about "What's Next for Middle East Diplomacy," we wanted to hear what he had to say. While the co-sponsors would be the local synagogues
- [SIGN NCCI PETITION: RESCIND THE ANTISEMITIC RESOLUTION!](https://nccisrael.org/sign-ncci-petition-rescind-durham-nc-city-council-antisemitic-resolution/) - RESCIND THE ANTISEMITIC RESOLUTION! Click Here To Sign Petition We trust you are in good health during these challenging times. So many of our routines have been disrupted by Covid. On the other hand, antisemitism never stops---so we can't either. As Psalm 121 says, "He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep." In
- [Durham City Council Talk  Addressing Policing](https://nccisrael.org/durham-city-council-talk-addressing-policing/) - We spoke at Durham City Council (DCC) meetings and work sessions about the harm their boycott of training with Israeli police was doing to the local Jewish community and to the wider Durham community. We also spoke at the State of North Carolina Human Relations Commission about the damage the DCC and Durham HRC actions
- [Sarsour Defended Ilhan Omar’s Repeated Antisemitic Comments and Blamed “White Jews”](https://nccisrael.org/sarsour-defended-ilhan-omars-repeated-antisemitic-comments-and-blamed-white-jews/) - Progressive activist and former Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour accused “white Jews” who are critical of Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar of basing their criticism in stereotypes while speaking at an event on April 4, 2019 We videotape and expose antisemitism as it happens, whether filming a rant by someone stopping by our Farmers Market
- [NCCI Booth at Durham and Carrboro Farmers Markets - Providing education on the Jewish State of Israel](https://nccisrael.org/ncci-booth-at-durham-and-carrboro-farmers-markets-providing-education-on-the-jewish-state-of-israel-israel/) - We run a booth at both the Durham and Carrboro Farmers Markets, educating marketgoers about the many ways that the Jewish State of Israel makes the world a better place for all. We’re grateful for the educational materials and attractive souvenirs supplied by StandWithUs. Durham and Carrboro both have diverse populations, that are reflected in
- [Protest at UNC/Duke Gaza Conference - Anti-Israel and Antisemitic Event](https://nccisrael.org/protest-at-unc-duke-gaza-conference-anti-israel-and-antisemitic-event/) - We organize protests at anti-Israel and antisemitic events such as the now infamous UNC/Duke Gaza conference. This conference claimed to be organized to provide a balanced, intellectual view of the situation in Gaza. However, there was not a single speaker providing the Israeli perspective, and the speakers’ remarks were often antiSemitic, designed to delegitimize, demonize,
- [In North Carolina, Linda Sarsour Defends Anti-Israel Attacks and Denies Her Antisemitism](https://nccisrael.org/in-north-carolina-linda-sarsour-defends-anti-israel-attacks-and-denies-her-antisemitism/) - This photo of Linda Sarsour is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license. What happens when a fan of Linda Sarsour has some power over the county budget? The answer could be seen in Orange County, North Carolina this weekend, when the county’s Human Relations Commission, chaired by Deborah Stroman, brought Sarsour in to speak for Women’s

## Pages

- [Home](https://nccisrael.org/) - ADVOCATE, EMPOWER, ACT! The North Carolina Coalition for Israel is a diverse, grassroots, action-oriented advocacy organization boldly standing against antisemitism while unencumbered by institutional constraints. Founded in response to an escalating local climate of antisemitism and bigotry, we aim to secure justice and fair treatment for all Jews. NCCI works towards building communities in North
- [Test Your Knowledge](https://nccisrael.org/test-your-knowledge/) - Israel Quiz Take the Challenge! Are you an Israel Expert? Over the millennia we have seen how lies about Jews turn into hate, which turns into violence. Read More To quote Natanyahu–“All the massacres against Jews were preceded by horrible vilifications. The lies about Jews spread across the globe. We were poisoning the wells, we
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- [FAQs](https://nccisrael.org/faq/) - NCCI Frequently Asked Questions What is antiSemitism? The U.S. State Department’s “working definition of antiSemitism,” was signed in Bucharest, Romania, in 2016, and adopted by 31 member states of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, including the USA under the Obama administration. The definition has carried over to the current administration, and the intent is for
- [Educational Institutions](https://nccisrael.org/educational-institutions/) - NCCI Toolkit for Educational Institutions It is widely known that antisemitism has increased dramatically on American campuses in recent years. Why are American youth so vulnerable to the lures of anti-Semitism/anti-Zionism? Unfortunately, the seeds are often sown in middle and high schools. This is partly due to increases in Title VI funding from the U.S.
- [References](https://nccisrael.org/references/) - ReferencesNongovernment Pro-Israel Advocacy Organizations AEN – Academic Engagement Network The Academic Engagement Network (AEN), led by Miriam Elman, advocates for campus free speech, and combats efforts to vilify and delegitimize Israel and the Jewish people at universities around the country. WEBSITE AMCHA Initiative The AMCHA Initiative, directed by Tammi Rossman-Benjamin, is a non-partisan organization whose
- [Government Institutions](https://nccisrael.org/government-institutions/) - NCCI Toolkit for Government Institutions You’d think local government would stick to local issues. But if Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) is active in your town, you might discover–as we did in Durham, NC–that your local politicians are suddenly taking on world affairs, and from an antiSemitic standpoint. JVP worked quietly behind the scenes for
- [Religious Institutions](https://nccisrael.org/religious-institutions/) - NCCI Toolkit for Religious Institutions If I am not for me, then who will be? If I am only for me, then who am I? If not now, then when? Rabbi Hillel, 1st century CE AntiZionist/AntiSemites Hold Key Leadership Positions in Our Synagogues In the course of waking up to the dangers to Israel and
- [Advocate Toolkit](https://nccisrael.org/advocate-toolkit/) - NCCI Advocate Toolkit About our Advocate Toolkit The North Carolina Coalition for Israel (NCCI) are diverse, grassroots, action-oriented champions of Israel and Jewish people everywhere, boldly standing up against antisemitism and unencumbered by institutional constraints. NCCI Advocate Toolkit covers fighting anti-Semitism in the following contexts: Religious Institutions Educational Institutions Government Institutions What is AntiSemitism/AntiZionism? The
- [Who we Are](https://nccisrael.org/who-we-are/) - Who We Are – About NCCI A Few Words About NCCI The North Carolina Coalition for Israel (NCCI) is a group of diverse, grassroots, action-oriented advocates for Israel and the Jewish people. We actively engage with our community to illuminate contributions of the Jewish state, which make the world a better place. We fight anti-Semitism
- [Words as Weapons](https://nccisrael.org/words-as-weapons/) - Words as Weapons – The Power of Language Never underestimate the power of language. As George Orwell said, “if thought can corrupt language, language can corrupt thought.” Those who are determined to destroy the only Jewish state in the world have corrupted the language that we use to discuss Israel and the Middle East. This
- [Language Guide](https://nccisrael.org/language-guide-for-ncci-website/) - Language Guide for NCCI Website Here is a guide to some of the language/definitions of Israel/antisemitism related words you should expect to find on this site. What you see below are words that are the foundation for our discussion on Israel and anti-Semitism. Visit our section Words as Weapons to obtain a list of words
- [Glossary](https://nccisrael.org/glossary-for-ncci-website/) - Glossary for NCCI Website American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) In 2016, AMP was referred to as campus anti-Israel group Students for Justice in Palestine’s (SJP’s) “most important sponsor and organizer,” and “a leading driver” of BDS in the U.S. AMP leaders have spread anti-Semitism, expressed support for Hamas terrorists and praised the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood.
- [Contact Us](https://nccisrael.org/contact-us/) - Contact NCCI The North Carolina Coalition for Israel (NCCI) is an advocacy organization for Israel that stands up against antisemitism. We thank you for your interest and support of NCCI. Please contact us with any questions, concerns or suggestions by completing the form below. We appreciate your feedback and will respond within two business days.
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- [Shortcodes](https://nccisrael.org/shortcodes/) - Recent Posts Slider 09Jan New York City Falls for Lies While CUFI Stands for Truth January 9, 2026 Amy Rosenthal 0 Comments Israel Related Topics, Topic Petitions/NCCI Actions Key to Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City's mayoral race on November 4th was his hatred of Israel and refusal to condemn terrorism against Jews. Read

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## Portfolio

- [Remembrance of October 7th, 2023 - Heels for Israel at UNC Field of Flags](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/remembrance-of-october-7th-2023-heels-for-israel-at-unc-field-of-flags/)
- [NCCI booth at Yom Ha'Atzmaot celebration, April, 2023](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/ncci-booth-at-yom-haatzmaot-celebration-april-2023/)
- [Yom Yerushalayim Day, 2022](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/yom-yerushalayim-day-2022/)
- [Dedicated supporters of the Jewish people who came to support us at the Raleigh City Council meeting.](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/dedicated-supporters-of-the-jewish-people-who-came-to-support-us-at-the-raleigh-city-council-meeting/)
- [June 7, 2021, Raleigh Jewish Support Rally](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/june-7-2021-raleigh-jewish-support-rally-2/)
- [June 7, 2021, Raleigh Jewish Support Rally](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/june-7-2021-raleigh-jewish-support-rally/)
- [Josh Ravitch of NCCI in Annual Moral March on Jones Street Raleigh, NC](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/josh-ravitch-of-ncci-in-annual-moral-march-on-jones-street-raleigh-nc/)
- [Christian Friend Rene (second from right) and friends in the Jordan Valley, 1988](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/christian-friend-rene-second-from-right-and-friends-in-the-jordan-valley-1988/)
- [Board Members Amy (Left) and Deborah Friedman, on either side of Miriam Elman, who’s an internationally known advocate for Israel and the Jewish people.](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/board-members-amy-left-and-deborah-friedman-on-either-side-of-miriam-elman-whos-an-internationally-known-advocate-for-israel-and-the-jewish-people/)
- [Lies NCCI are opposing in this case the Israel Apartheid Week Display](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/lies-ncci-are-opposing-in-this-case-the-israel-apartheid-week-display/)
- [Duke students who support Israel respond to Israel Apartheid Week Display](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/duke-students-who-support-israel-respond-to-israel-apartheid-week-display/)
- [Amy Rosenthal with Duke supporters of Israel countering the nearby Israel Apartheid Week Display](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/amy-rosenthal-with-duke-supporters-of-israel-countering-the-nearby-israel-apartheid-week-display/)
- [NCCI Amy Rosenthal Speaks Durham City Council Hearing](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/ncci-amy-rosenthal-speaks-durham-city-council-hearing/)
- [NCCI Booth at Durham Farmers Market](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/youtube-video/) - Veniam Nostrta Onapes Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequ uis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in volupta Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit
- [NCCI Booth at Carrboro Farmers Market](https://nccisrael.org/portfolios/youser-oner-nier/) - Veniam Nostrta Onapes Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequ uis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in volupta Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit

## Testimonials

- [The NCCI is an activist community-based organization](https://nccisrael.org/clients-testimonials/ncci-test-oct-2019-2/) - The NCCI is an activist community-based organization, run by volunteers, that really gets the message out in the Durham/Chapel Hill area that Israel is a wonderful country, deserving of support, not boycotts.
- [NCCI Durham City](https://nccisrael.org/clients-testimonials/october-ag/) - I found out about NCCI when they were formed in response to the Durham, NC city council's BDS resolution, and have been involved with them ever since. They work tirelessly on many different fronts fighting antisemitism. I have personally seen them go in front of the Raleigh council and I spoke as part of their
- [NCCI Durham City Council](https://nccisrael.org/clients-testimonials/michael-doe/) - The NCCI addressed the Durham City Council boycott of Israeli police with a multifaceted strategy. In part, they assembled a diverse group of speakers to educate the NC Human Relations Commission regarding the antiSemitism involved in the DCC action, and co-sponsored educational speakers, including Yahya Mahmoud and Hussein Aboubakr, who grew up being taught antiSemitism
- [We are happy to be involved with NCCI!](https://nccisrael.org/clients-testimonials/ncci-oct-2019/) - We are happy to be involved with NCCI! This group has proven itself to be 100% pro-Israel, as evidenced by its programming and events. The group welcomes differing opinions from its members to achieve and ensure an effective outcome: Engage the Triangle community and bring everyone together to support the State of Israel as well
- [NCCI Continues to Impress](https://nccisrael.org/clients-testimonials/october-2021-lm/) - NCCI continues to impress with a commitment to correct lies propagated by Jew-haters and to spread the truth about Israel. They are outspoken about antisemitism in all its forms--on campus, in the media, in government. They are courageous and unafraid to challenge the silence in the media and social advocacy groups when antisemitism appears in

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- [Beatae recusandae aliquid temsub](https://nccisrael.org/all-causes/beatae-recusandae-aliquid-temsub/) - Aenean vulpu tate tellus posere turpis vius eleme ntum nterdum etmale suada fames acante cumque natus quam ipsu.
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- [Beatae recusandae aliquid temsue](https://nccisrael.org/all-causes/beatae-recusandae-aliquid-temsue/) - Aenean vulpu tate tellus posere turpis vius eleme ntum nterdum etmale suada fames acante cumque natus quam ipsu.
- [Beatae recusandae aliquid temsuf](https://nccisrael.org/all-causes/beatae-recusandae-aliquid-temsuf/) - Aenean vulpu tate tellus posere turpis vius eleme ntum nterdum etmale suada fames acante cumque natus quam ipsu.

## Courses

- [Yohanan Ben-Zakai Synagogue: 1893 installation of the Hakham Bachi of Jerusalem](https://nccisrael.org/quiz/yohanan-ben-zakai-synagogue/) - Over the millennia we have seen how lies about Jews turn into hate, which turns into violence.To quote Natanyahu--"All the massacres against Jews were preceded by horrible vilifications. The lies about Jews spread across the globe. We were poisoning the wells, we were carriers of disease, we slaughtered Christian children in order to drink their

## Quizzes

- [Take the Challenge, Are you an Israel Expert?](https://nccisrael.org/quiz/yohanan-ben-zakai-synagogue/quizzes/quiz-time/)

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