Granted, aspiring politicians often say and promise things just for the votes and the money. In a July 2012 speech in West Jerusalem, I almost wanted to forgive Mitt Romney for having to
AAF Writes to Congressman Smith: Treatment of American Citizens by Israel
September 14, 2012
Congressman Chris Smith
Washington DC Office
2373 Rayburn H.O.B.
Washington, D.C. 20515
Via fax: 202-225-7768
Via email: caitlin.ross@mail.house.gov
Dear Congressman Smith:
I write today in support of H.R. 6292, “Justice for Imprisoned Americans Overseas Act” or “Jacob’s … Read More
The Democratic Party’s Pandering: “Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel”
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
First, it was the Republicans banning Sharia from US courts. Then, the Jerusalem issue resurfaced as an amendment to the 2012 Democratic Party Platform. I, like many who were watching the event unfold
They Don’t Speak for Me! Muslims meeting with law enforcement; They are not our ‘Leaders’
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
The upcoming meeting of the so-called “outreach committee” created by NJ Attorney General (AG) Jeffrey Ghiesa should be ccanceled Under different circumstances, such a gathering would be welcomed as a venue to nurture
Gov. Christie: Tonight, Speak up for American Muslims at the RNC
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been an outspoken critic of Muslim haters in the US. Whether it was the lunatics who opposed the so-called Ground Zero mosque in lower Manhattan, the Quran
The shame of the NYPD and Police Chief Ray Kelly
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
What a waste of taxpayers money, betrayal of trust and misguided police work. The Associated Press reported today that, “In more than six years of spying on Muslim neighborhoods, eavesdropping on conversations and
… Read More Finally, Arab Americans to be counted in the US Census
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
We welcome the recent decision by the US Census Bureau to expand the race categories it uses to count US residents. Notwithstanding, this is a controversial step that will displease many groups, but
… Read More A Ramadan Iftar to remember- actually two iftars
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
During the holy month of Ramadan, the fasting for Muslims worldwide, which began July 19, 2012, I had hoped to focus my energies on my spiritual needs. Truly, the fasting month affords me
… Read More Israeli settlement dates violate US laws and defraud consumers
By: Dr. Aref Assaf
Dates grown in Israeli occupied Arab lands are sold in New Jersey are in violation of US laws.
Dates, the succulent fruit of the palm tree, especially those marketed by giant Israeli companies,
