Comments for Jews For Obama

Comment on by Hugh Jordan

Hugh Jordan — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:39:14 +0000

I am Jewish only in my heart. God bless Ireland, Israel, America and especially Barak Obama. We all need an inspired leader in these times.
L’chaim.
Hugh.

Comment on Barack Obama’s Breakfast on February 24 with Ohio Jews by Freeddychedly

Freeddychedly — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:36:12 +0000

Neat article. I will come back again.

Comment on “My Neighbor Barack” by Rabbi Arnold Jacob Wolf by Bob Engel

Bob Engel — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:05:52 +0000

Rabbi Wolf was my Rabbi at Congregation Solel in Highland Park at the time of my confirmation. It was he who allowed me, somewhat reluctantly and deeply thoughtfully, to begin my confirmation speech with the declaration, “I am an atheist.” That was forty-four years ago. Throughout my life, Rabbi Wolf has been an exemplar of the life-long struggle which takes place in the territory where the human mind meets the ineffable. I learned the word “ineffable” from Rabbi Wolf — that and much more.

Comment on “My Neighbor Barack” by Rabbi Arnold Jacob Wolf by David Apperson

David Apperson — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:09:39 +0000

Letter from President-Elect Barack Obama
Funeral of Rabbi Arnold Jacob Wolf
December 26, 2008
Chicago, Illinois

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rabbi Arnold Jacob Wolf, who was not just our neighbor, but a dear friend to Michelle and me. We are joined in this time of grief by the entire Hyde Park community, the American Jewish Community, and all those who shared Rabbi Wolf’s passion for learning and profound commitment to serving others. Today we bid farewell to a titan of moral strength and a champion of social justice.

You can read President Elect Obama’s complete message at http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/president/gGxK9X

Comment on by Randy Greenberg

Randy Greenberg — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:03:25 +0000

I am sooooo happy that I drove to Indiana in order to canvas door to door for Barack. It paid off!!!!
I only hope that he’ll be able to inspire the country as much as he already inspired me. Such a mensch.
To the conservative Jews who were afraid to vote for him, your fear was misplaced. Not only will he be a great friend to the State of Israel, but I believe that he has the truest intention to create middle eastern peace.
I am SOOOO looking forward to watching him as the President Of The United States, and I share the pride of African Americans everywhere. You should have seen the comraderie in Grant Park on election night. It sent goosebumps down the necks of all who attended.

Comment on “My Neighbor Barack” by Rabbi Arnold Jacob Wolf by kate kinser

kate kinser — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:28:53 +0000

How sad that Rabbi Wolf’s death precludes that White House visit that he so much wanted. But this piece is a part of his legacy to the progressive forces in our country that are propelled by religious faiths of all varieties. May his memory be a blessing.

Comment on by Naomi Weinstein Lasley

Naomi Weinstein Lasley — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:15:17 +0000

I so appreciate Barak Obama’s acknowledgement of the contributions made by many Jews during the Civil Right Movement in the 1960’s.
He is so smart and so right and so gifted. We are so blessed that he has emerged at this time in our nation’s history.

Naomi Weinstein Lasley
Sebastopol, California

Comment on by Yves Kamami

Yves Kamami — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:24:55 +0000

The Jews and Blacks Alliance of Friendship has joined the joy of
millions of men and women because of the election last night of Barack
Obama as President of the United States. It extends its warmest
congratulations to the new president and the American people. The
election of a Black President is a far-reaching event in the history
of the United States and a source of encouragement to all those who
act everywhere against racism and discriminations, creating huge Hopes
for change in attitudes in the United States and the world, without
any differences because of our skin colors. American Jewish
associations as JewsforObama.net have campaigned for this change of
mentality and the gap between Black and Jewish citizens around the
world.

L’amitie judeo-noire s’associe a la joie de millions d’hommes et de
femmes du fait de l’election cette nuit de Barack Obama a la
presidence des Etats-Unis. Elle adresse ses plus chaleureuses
félicitations au nouveau président et au peuple americain. L’élection
d’un président noir est un fait de grande portée dans l’ histoire des
Etats-Unis et un facteur d’encouragement pour toutes celles et ceux
qui agissent, partout, contre le racisme et les discriminations,
faisant naître d’immenses espoirs de changements dans les mentalites
aux Etats-Unis et dans le monde, toutes couleurs de peau confondues.
Des associations juives americaines comme JewsforObama.net ont milite
pour ce changement de mentalite et pour le rapprochement entre
citoyens juifs et noirs du monde entier.

Comment on by Fred Barlam

Fred Barlam — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:20:52 +0000

Baruch Hashem!!! America has spoken.

Comment on by Gerald Greenwald, mD

Gerald Greenwald, mD — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:20:04 +0000

With Barack Obama, I am so excited for and proud of the USA. My kids and grandkids now have a future!