BY MOSHE HILL COMMUNITY CORNER NOVEMBER 20 2024
Dr. Joseph Frager On Mike Huckabee, Pete Hegseth,
And The Love They Have For Israel
Dr. Joseph Frager has been a tireless advocate for strengthening the bond between the United States and Israel for decades. His efforts have borne fruit in many ways, none more visible than his role in shaping the pro-Israel worldview of two prominent figures in American politics: Mike Huckabee, recently named Ambassador to Israel, and Pete Hegseth, the new Secretary of Defense nominee. Frager’s personal relationships with both men, and his consistent work in bringing them to Israel, have left an indelible mark on their understanding of the region, the challenges it faces, and the unparalleled strength of the US-Israel relationship.
Dr. Frager accompanied these two men on multiple guided tours in Israel through Ateret Cohanim, which leads efforts to reclaim Jewish property and reestablish thriving Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem’s Old City and surrounding areas, ensuring a united capital. Since its founding in 1977, Ateret Cohanim has facilitated the return of over 1,000 Jewish families, yeshivos, and synagogues to historically Jewish areas. Through land reclamation, community building, and educational tours, Ateret Cohanim strengthens the spiritual and historical connection to Jerusalem, preserving its legacy as the eternal Jewish capital.
