October 7 of last year. [inaudible conversations] ladies and good morning. Welcome to the nations capital. The subcommittee on Early Childhood elementary and secondary education will come to order. A quorum is present. Without objection, the chair is recess at any time. The holocaust ended in 1945. The hate to behind it has not. Antisemitism ephe topic of todays hearing is particularly troubling. Its hard to grasp how antisemitism has become such a dominant force in our k12 schools. Some kids as second grade are spewing nazi propaganda which begs who has positioned these young minds to people. The very need for this hearing is a travesty. The aftermath of october 7 has revealed some most deprived ideas. Once marginalized from society and our Education System has failed to stop it. Its not just antiisrael its antiamerican. Antiamerican. Its antidemocracy. Our Witnesses Today represent three of the witnesses represent some of the Largest School districts in the nation where theres been s
[inaudible conversations]. Ladies and gentlemen, a very good morning. Welcome to your nations capitol, the subcommittee on Early Childhood and secondary information will come to order. And the chair is authorized to call a recess at anytime. The holocaust ended in 1945, the hate behind it has not. Antisemitism is repugnant in all its forms, but the topic of the hearing is troubling. Its hard to grasp that antisemitism has become in our k through 12 schools. And some of the young minds, who has conditioned them to attack the jewish people. The very need for this hearing is a travesty. The aftermath of october 7th has the ugliest ideas, once marginalized, and failed to stop it. Its not just antiisrael, its antiamerica, its antidemocracy. Three of our witnesses represent some of the Largest School districts in the nation where theres been some vile antisemitism in their districts. Just a few minutes ago we heard from communities, parents and even a teacher who said this is happening witho
The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The chair lays before the house a communication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washington, d. C. May 23, 2024. I hereby appoint the honorable Celeste Malloy to act as speaker pro tempore on this day, signed, mike johnson, speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the player will be loved by offered by chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray with me. Eternal god, we pray to you as wepter this memorial day weekend. That you would bless our efforts to honor our fallen heroes. In the fanfare of parades and picnics, barbecues and summers beginning, may we take time to recall the countless sacrifices that were made to defend our freedoms and uphold our liberty. These noble men and women have stood firm. In the face of wars, alarms, and up against the anguish of adversity they would not be moved. May they rest knowing that they gave themselves fully to the work you, o lord, set before them to a
[inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] if i could invite everyone to take your seats. We are right on time, so it is a great pleasure to invite my dear friend Ellie Cohanim and her fellow panelists for our second panel, enriching the u. S. Is really alliance by combating antisemitism. [applause] good afternoon, everyone. So wonderful to be here with you. And before we start i really want to just take a moment and thank the Heritage Foundation for dr. Kevin roberts and for victoria coates, who for a while has been thinking about holding this important conversation about the u. S. Israel relationship. And we were talking this weekend and she said she believes its Divine Providence because who knew how important this conversation would be at this moment in time . So again so grateful to victoria coates, to the Heritage Foundation for having us today. I want to start with introducing my esteemed panel here who im so honored to be monitoring this conversation. On the right is r
To a 15 minute break ask you to reconvene at 2 30 p. M. Again thank you very much. [applause] [background noises] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] if i can invite everyone to take your seats. We are right on time. It is a great pleasure to invite might dear friend and her fellow panelists for our second panel enriching the u. S. Israel alliance by combating antisemitism. [applause] good afternoon everyone. It t is so wonderful to be here with you. And before we start i really want to just take a moment and think the Heritage Foundation for victoria coates who, for a whileee has been thinking about holding this important conversation i about the u. S. israel relationship. We were talking this weekend she said she believed it was Divine Providence because who knew how important this conversation would be at this moment in time. So again, so grateful to victoria coast for the Heritage Foundation for having usg today. I want to start with introd