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US rabbis launch campaign for Obama
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 10.09.08, 19:14
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31. Obama
Michael ,   Usa   (09.11.08)
i live in Florida and the only Rabbi's supporting the messiah, Obama are leftwing Reform rabbis. Obama will continue the slow destruction of Israel started by Clinton and Rabin and being finished off by Sharon and Olmert.
32. he arranged this precisely because people are afraid of him
david ,   new york   (09.10.08)
i could get 300 "rabbis" to support ahmedinijad. the fact is that obamas need to rassle up a bunch of "rabbis" speaks volumes. he would be a disaster for israel and the only thing firm about his stance on iran is that he is firmly clueless. please see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaG6s05MKeM&NR=1
33. i bet they're the same "rabbis" who support the palestinians
david ,   new york   (09.10.08)
give me the names of these people and lets run a google search on them. i bet you'd find a lot of them protesting the security fence in israel and making pro-palestinian and anti-israel comments. BTW: that lady holding up the sign in the picture don't look too jewish to me.
34. The language of the letter is overtly Reform
Darren ,   Oakland, CA   (09.10.08)
and, judging from the names of the Rabbis that I recognize, the only non-Reform name I am able to find on this letter is that of R Elliot Dorff. This letter, in my opinion, says less about Judaism itself than it does about the political beliefs of Jews in America and their understanding of Judaism. While "Tikkun Olam and the pursuit of justice" are Jewish values, they are not the be-all, end-all of Judaism itself- contrary to what the Reform movement might like us to believe.
35. Rabbis?
Meir ,   Arad   (09.10.08)
I bet the farm that among these rabbis, there is not one single rabbi from Chabad, Esh Hatorah, Orthodox Union, Brezlevers or any other real hallachik Jewish stream. I bet, that the 300 are female rabbis from the deformed or preservative movement and other associated deviant personalities.
36. good Rabbis
Orit ,   Kiryat Balik   (09.11.08)
Finally the rabbis of the gay and lesbian communtiy stand up for us! I wish they would have the courage to do so here in Israel and not just in america.
37. Attack of the abortion procurer "rabbis"
Fanny ,   Mexico   (09.11.08)
These people are no more rabbis than any joe sixpack off the street, they're evil abortion procurers.
38. hardly surprising
Cameron ,   USA   (09.11.08)
American Jews, you had really better pull your head out & start weighing what is at stake in this election. You do yourselves a true disservice by applying the usual knee-jerk support for Dem politics on this one. This particular election is just too heavy for blind faith.
39. To all you Obama haters abroad in Israel:
voter ,   usa   (09.11.08)
We need someone with a good head on his shoulders to fix the catastrophe that the Bushies have perpetrated on our country. How would you all like another 4 years of Olmert running your government? My husband and I are big AIPAC supporters; so much for your trying to tell other Jews where their allegiance lies. We won't allow a bunch of senile old Jews in Florida screw up this election like they did last time when Gore lost Florida because they inadvertantly voted for the Jew-hating Buchanan. Every Jew in my family who's of voting age is voting for Obama, so you can all just shut up now, 'cause you can't vote anyway.
40. More Zelig than Being There
Gideon Reader   (09.11.08)
The 300 Rabbis at the bridge, are members of the sect who assisted Leonerd Zelig in his talmudic deliberations in the film of the same name. Hold on Zeroboy, we are comming to help. Soon as we take a schvitz, get some flanken and kashha varnishkes with a side of sow belly.
41. #27
mark ,   ca   (09.11.08)
Give credit to jesus.He was Jewish at one time:-)))
42. Like rats from a sinking ship
lydia ,   Brisbane   (09.11.08)
The Rabbis are deserting the MShame/Palin's campaign.
43. most of the Rabbis are women
Randy ,   Dallas,tx   (09.11.08)
they have a website, rabbisforobama.com, there is a list of Rabbis, more than half are women, Rabbi Rachel Cowan, New York, NY Rabbi Ellen Weinberg Dreyfus, Homewood, IL , just to name the first few, if you google the names of some of them, you will find that they are openly gay.
44. Like Rabbis from Shass
Carl ,   Yonkers U.S.A   (09.11.08)
We Jews can be our worst enemies. In Israel you see this. Many rabbis there support the leftist, socialist, slf-destructive, liberal government, namely, the constituents of the Shass party. Now we see the same perversion with these rabbis supporting a man who would undercut Jewish motives the first chance he'd get. This Obama is not only an empty suit, but a real big danger, to be sure.
45. 'rabbis' for obama
elliot ,   usa   (09.11.08)
want to give a man's job to a boy---his qualifications?...left---theirs??
46. #39- So what you're saying is only you count?Part 1
Arie ,   BaGolan   (09.11.08)
Let's look at your comments: you show your contempt for older AMERICAN citizens by referring to them as "senile old Jews." Of course, that bypasses the millions of other older AMERICAN citizens in Florida. They 'inadvertently' vote for whomever? A concept that TOTALLY attacks US freedoms.So you have a family that is controlled as to who they vote for. Democracy? And we can't vote?You're right. But by your comments, the MILLIONS of elderly citizens in the US should be denied voting also..because THEY don't agree with YOU. You're not a voter, you're a left-winger that would redo the Constitution to eradicate all who disagree with you. There are other cultures you would be more comfortable in-Iran, Saudi,Cuba, and so on!
47. #39- So what you're saying is only you count?Part 2
Arie ,   BaGolan   (09.11.08)
As for Jew hating, perhaps you should look at your candidate, the one you believe the US should eliminate the US CONSTITUTIONALLY GUARANTEED right for the elderly to vote. He has been an ardent supporter of the Rev Wright for 20 years, a minister that has called Jews 'evil'. Decades long support of Louis Farakhan, whose beliefs make the KKK seem to be a JCC. Wavering on every issue involving....everything. Listen to his speeches and what you consistently hear is NOTHING! Name just one piece of legislation he has ORIGINATED in Illinois or the Senate? NOTHING. So,before I shut up, explain again your support of a inactive, supporter of Jew haters while you explain your willingness to burn the Constitution when someone disagrees with you and your TOTAL DISRESPECT for the elderly of ALL races and religions.
48. Re# 8
Thundercloud65 ,   Oklahoma City USA   (09.11.08)
If they are Americans, Gary they rightfully put America first.
49. Hmm, 300 goofy rabbis, 80 million evangelicals. Yep,evan-
gelicals have it. ,   Nobama loses.   (09.11.08)
50. not all rabbis know it all or are right in their minds
birdy schtick   (09.11.08)
51. Idiots
MK ,   Philadelphia USA   (09.11.08)
Any rabbi who supports Obama or the Dems is a self-hating moron. These people get no respect from me. They have the political minds of children and belong back in the sandbox, themselves.
52. Darren #34
Yerach ,   Jerusalem,Israel   (09.11.08)
And Rev. Dorf who is CONservative is no different than any of the reform rabbis. Today's CONservative movement & Reform have very little difference between them & both have the same liberal agenda.
53. ....and they wonder why nobody attends shul anymore...!
NewAllegiance ,   USA   (09.11.08)
The Old Left is the New Left. Civic Liberalism replaces Judaism in America. No wonder the Reform and Conservative ranks are filled with women, lesbians and a few righteous souls. I'm waiting for Farrahkhan or his 'Lt.' Muhammed to run for office, so these same misguided ones can offer their support. Why not?....
54. Rabbis know that McCain's policies will continue to weaken
Jon ,   USA   (09.11.08)
USA and further embolden and empower Israel's enemies. No one is afraid of U.S. We're bogged down in Iraq, our military is diminished. Israel is on its own!. Do you really think U.S. can afford a third war in a Muslim country? McCain just doesn't get it! McCain will continue with this disastrous policy. WAKE UP!!
55. #39, Before charging into the china shop, learn the rules
Jake   (09.11.08)
You break it, you own it!
56. Rabbis & Obama = OXYMORON
Self Hating JEWS ,   Liberals for OBAMA   (09.11.08)
57. Hey Arie, you missed the point, as usual
voter ,   usa   (09.11.08)
...and it's clear from your remarks that you are willing to swallow any slanderous slogans that blow your way. My parents are elderly too, but they are voting for Obama because he is the right candidate to be president of this nation. "...total disrespect for the elderly of all races and religions"?? Wow, that's not TOO MUCH of a GENERALIZATION. Where did you get the idea that calling people senile (which they were!) means their right to vote should be revoked? Stop making things up! It's people like you who have polarized views that make political discussion so unpalatable. You should read more carefully next time before you shoot your mouth off.
58. Any Such Rabbi is an Idiot or self hating Jew
Richard ,   USA   (09.11.08)
I have seen a Rabbi preach in favor of Palistinian terrorists and blame Israel for "occupation." I walked out of the Temple in disgust and never went back (unlike Obama who listened to antisemetic sermons and said nothing in response to his Church of 20 years posting the Hamas Manifesto on their website and give a lifetime achievement award to Farrakhan and visit Libya's dictator when he was promising to destroy Israel). There are lots of dumb and self hating Rabis and these 300 are one or the other. Any Jew who does not vote for McCain is an idiot or a self hating Jew.
59. #39: You are 100% correct.
Jon ,   USA   (09.11.08)
But I am afraid that McBush and Annie Oakley will win. Americans are the dumbest and most ignorant electorate in the world. Proof- the incompetent that sits in the W.H. Imagine if Gore was elected-we wouldn't be in this mess- but he was too intellectual. Americans preferred a guy that could barbecue!
60. #39
mark ,   ca   (09.11.08)
I can vote.And not for obama.Be very proud to vote for him.Interesting"every Jew in my family..." hmmmm, how many non-Jews?:-))
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