Alan Newman, at The Blogs

Nov 7, 2024, 11:16 AM

On November 6, 2024, former president Donald J. Trump did the nearly impossible by resoundingly winning a second, non-consecutive term as president. He won the popular vote by a large margin and in a rejection of identity politics he...

Oct 27, 2024, 9:32 PM

Degree of difficulty

Spandex clad athletes competing in skating, diving or gymnastics are rewarded when the degree of difficulty of their signature routine is greater than others. Impressed broadcasters praise a performance because of an extra twist, flip or somersault. After all,...

Oct 24, 2024, 11:56 PM

Two more clues

Photo artwork by Arthur Schreibman, image from Wikipedia

In these last days before the 2024 election, undecided pro-Israel Americans have been given two additional clues as to why it is dangerous to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris instead of former President Donald Trump. First, somewhere in the...

Oct 19, 2024, 12:27 AM

The acid test for swing state Jews

Over the past months, I have debated with multiple Democrat Jewish acquaintances, arguing that former President Trump is the smart choice over Vice President Harris in the 2024 presidential contest. I have convinced no one. My frustrating experience is...

Oct 9, 2024, 9:32 PM

Bibi’s Choice

Photo from Wikipedia and artwork by Arthur Schreibamn

It can be argued that Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s impending decision on how to respond to the recent Iranian ballistic missile attacks is the most consequential choice ever faced by a Jewish leader. That’s a bold declaration. After all,...

Sep 29, 2024, 4:23 PM

A Birthday to Remember

This year I am celebrating my eightieth birthday. At the time of my birth, in Europe the Holocaust was grinding away six million Jews. President Roosevelt had ordered thousands of American bombers to attack positions throughout the continent, but...

Sep 19, 2024, 3:58 AM

Careless Jews

If you are a pro-Israel progressive Jew living in a Blue State like New York or California, or if you live in a Red State like Florida or Texas, then you can carelessly vote for Kamala Harris. Your vote...

Sep 12, 2024, 10:28 PM

The ABC’s of deceit

Image from Wikipedia, photo artwork by Alan Newman

On September 10, former president Donald Trump debated both Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris and ABC/Disney. During the contest, ABC’s debate moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis showed their obvious bias with a series of real-time fact checking comments...

Sep 9, 2024, 11:05 PM

Don’t apologize

Golda Meir famously cautioned, “You cannot negotiate peace with someone who has come to kill you.” Her ironclad, hard earned reasoning reflected a lifetime of battling the intransigent enemies arrayed along Israel’s borders. Her wisdom should encourage all American Jews...

Sep 3, 2024, 8:18 PM

Kamala’s fine print

At the much-anticipated August 29th CNN interview with Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris (with VP candidate Tim Walz in tow as her comfort partner), about supporting Israel, she proclaimed, “Let me be very clear: I am unequivocal and unwavering...

About Me

Alan Newman is a life-long supporter of the Jewish community and Israel. His commitment is evident with his hands-on approach and leadership positions at AIPAC, StandWithUs, Ben-Gurion University, Ethiopian National Project and Federation’s JCRC. He has traveled to Israel almost two dozen times and is an enthusiastic supporter of pro-Israel Christians including critical organizations like CUFI, ICEJ, USIEA and Genesis 123 Foundation. Alan’s compelling novel, GOOD HEART, published by Gefen Publishing House, is a multi-generational story about a Christian and Jewish family. He was a senior executive at Citigroup and holds two US Patents. He lives with his wife in West Palm Beach and enjoys time with his two sons and their families.