GOP activist, who skipped Dallas event to prep for Rosh Hashanah, gets party’s ‘political calculation’ to be mum on Iran

Leora Levy, an Orthodox Jewish Republican activist and former Connecticut RNC member, missed the recent Republican midterm convention in Dallas to prepare for Rosh Hashanah. Despite some critics noting empty seats at the event, Levy's absence was due to holiday preparations, not lack of interest. She expressed understanding for the party's limited focus on Israel and the Iran war during the convention, stating, "I understand the political calculation." Levy emphasized the importance of President Trump addressing Iran policy independently of domestic politics, asserting, "It’s very important for our safety that he takes the lead on this issue and that he makes those decisions on Iran completely separate from the domestic political scene." She believes Trump's energy policies are mitigating the economic impact of the war and highlighted the threat Iran poses to the U.S. and its allies.