Caroline Glick is the right choice for Israel’s New York Consul General

Phillip Jacobs argues that Caroline Glick is the most suitable candidate for Israel's next Consul General in New York, asserting that the role demands a "fighter, a truth-teller, and a leader" rather than a cautious bureaucrat. This perspective is presented at a "pivotal moment in Jewish history," suggesting the need for decisive leadership capable of confronting difficult realities with "clarity and courage."

The article contrasts the historical dynamic between Israel and American Jewry, where American Jews provided crucial support to a nascent Israel in 1948. Today, the narrative has reversed: Israel has become a thriving nation with the world's largest Jewish community, boasting a strong economy and flourishing culture. In stark contrast, American Jewish life faces significant challenges, including high intermarriage rates among non-Orthodox Jews and a stagnating or declining overall population.

Furthermore, the article highlights a "deep and growing crisis" of antisemitism in modern American history, citing assaults on college campuses, public harassment, and intimidation in synagogues. It posits that "anti-Zionism has become the socially acceptable vehicle for the normalization of antisemitism" within elite culture. This environment, coupled with the "horrors of October 7," has led to a dramatic weakening of support for Israel among American Jews, particularly younger generations, with unfavorable attitudes toward Israel approaching or exceeding a majority among those under 35.