The World Jewish Congress (WJC) presented its annual Theodor Herzl Award on Nov. 10 in New York to Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), recognizing both lawmakers for their steadfast support of Israel and leadership in combating antisemitism.

A WJC spokesperson told JNS the organization is “grateful for both of their commitments to working across party lines to support Jewish Americans and the State of Israel.”

Fetterman has drawn national attention for displaying Israeli flags outside his Senate office and publicly condemning antisemitic rhetoric within his own party.

In his address receiving the award, he said, “The proudest thing that I’ve done in my Senate career is to stand for Israel and with the Jewish community worldwide.”

Stefanik, who filed to run f

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