Jewish defections irk Dems

The Hill ^ | March 30, 2004 | Alexander Bolton

[rmlew]

It's a good-natured way in which Jews refer to each other. It's a reference to the 12 tribes of Israel, of which only 2 still survive - the Kohane and the Levis. Unlike Jewishness, which is passed through the mother, tribe affiliation is passed through the father. My paternal grandmother was a Levi, but since my paternal grandfather wasn't, then neither is my father or myself.
Kohan is not a tribe, but a clan of Levites.
The southern Kingdom of Israel survived the Assyrian invasion. The Southern Kingdom, dominated by Juday included the tribe of Benjamin and most Levites. There were many refugees from other tribes, but the northern tribval structures were destroyed.

Those who aren't affiliated with the two remaining tribes are known collectively as "Israel."
No. Levi and Kohen are goven distinction because they have a special role. Kohanim were the Priests. Levites also had positions.

[rrrod]

LOL THANKS FOR THE INFO

[JoeGar]

Senate Democrats are seeking to counter defections by some major Jewish donors to the Republicans by stressing their party’s pro-Israel stance.

Yeah, right. Fact: During the Clinton administration, the head of state most frequently welcomed into the White House was Yassir Arafat.

[veronica]

Considering the fact that terrorists would like to wipe Israel off the map, Jewish Americans (or American Jews) have a right to consider how the candidates would vote on issues regarding Israel. But most Jewish conservatives I know hold to the conservative ideals first. I voted for Bush 41, and he wasn't the greatest on Israel, but I voted Republican, because I believe the GOP POV is best for America. If America goes to the left, it would be a disaster all the way around, IMO.

[Objective Reality]

I believe it was actually posted on a FR thread. I thought it was at protestwarrior.com, but couldn't find it there. Anyone else recall it?

[mlmr]

MOT = Member of The Tribe.

It's a good-natured way in which Jews refer to each other.

I remember when people referred to certain neighborhoods in my upscale hometown as the "Reservation." It wasn't necessarily good natured but I imagine came from the same roots.

[NativeNewYorker]

MOT = Member Of [the Jewish] Tribe.

Apologies for the obscure reference.

[eddiespaghetti]

Lets hope more and more Jewish folks realize what is happening. I welcome them to the Republican Party.

Thank you. FWIW:

About a year ago, I went for the first time to the Skirball Center in L.A. (which is a museum/cultural center with an auditorium and confererence rooms), and as I was looking for the cafe, I passed by a huge conference room with several hundred chairs laid out. I asked a guy there what the room was reserved for, and he said, "it's for the Repubican Jewish Coalition." I laughed and said something like, "I'll bet you have alot more people than you had last year," and he agreed.

[eddiespaghetti]

After watching [Clinton] suck up to Arafat, Hillary playing kissyface with Suha, appeasing Arab terrorists, disgracing his office, letting our enemies strenght grow and ours ebb... Let's just say it was a big wake up call, I felt huge buyers remorse, and I will never vote for any (D) again.

For me, my sense of relief that Bush was in the WH came in the few days after 9/11: Bush was telling the rescue workers at ground zero,"soon the world will be hearing from us," and then telling Congress that the US would not distinguish between terrorist groups and the states that support them; MEANWHILE, Dems (with few exceptions)and those on the Left were divided between those who said, 'we must have done something wrong to deserve this,' 'NO to missile defense,' and 'waving the flag is mere jingoism.'

The Dems/Left have come out wrong on every of these, and similiar issues.

(I'm pondering on the fact that the literal meaning of "apocalypse" is "removing the veil [from one's eyes]."

[eddiespaghetti]

I think when Jewish Democrats see Black Democrats assail them poltically with racist anti-Semetic statements and the DNC say nothing because they are afraid of offending their black supporters, that says volumes.

BINGO!

[teletech]

Thank you. FWIW:

About a year ago, I went for the first time to the Skirball Center in L.A. (which is a museum/cultural center with an auditorium and confererence rooms), and as I was looking for the cafe, I passed by a huge conference room with several hundred chairs laid out. I asked a guy there what the room was reserved for, and he said, "it's for the Repubican Jewish Coalition." I laughed and said something like, "I'll bet you have alot more people than you had last year," and he agreed.

Reading your post gives me hope that our Republican Party will reach out to more folks who have been used by the DemocRAT party.

[eddiespaghetti]

I don't really get the whole FDR thing myself. But they think he was a hero. . . .

All his good times "Public Works" crap seems to have made quite an impression.

Yes. When I speak to my parents (who were teenagers in NYC during much of the Depression), and remembering the words of my grandparents, they all spoke of the hope he infused during those days (with 20%+ unemployed). Also the fact that he was TRYING to help Britain and to get America more involved (re-introducing conscription, Lend-Lease, etc.), when Congress -- and most of the country -- was opposed.

Never got to ask any of them what FDR looks like in retrospect, but you are right: he is still an icon for many, and his party, in their view, cannot be wrong.

[Celtjew Libertarian]

50% of Jews under 30 voted for Bush in the last election. It'll be interesting to see what the #'s are this time around

Do you have a source, so I can show other people?

[Mr. Mojo]

"At least 50 percent of Jews under the age of 30 voted for George W. Bush in the last election," said Bialosky, referring to results from a Zogby poll following the 2000 election. (13th paragraph down).

I remember initiailly reading that figure in the Philadelphia Inquirer right after the election, but this is the only source I can find right now.

[Celtjew Libertarian]

It's (sadly) true that many Jews new to the GOP are here for reasons pertaining to Israel. (For this Jew, however, it's about taxes, guns, national defense, property, and cultural concerns. .....Israel is way down the list). But perhaps after a while they'll begin to appreciate the full-spectrum of conservatism. .....and least one can hope.

I think a lot of the Jews who come to the GOP in support of Israel will stay for the economics. Social issues may be another matter.... Mind you, given the second part of my FreepName, that's not exactly something that bothers me. I just want to see mainstream Jewry get over their reflexive fear of conservative Christians and settle for friendly disagreement.

[bondjamesbond]

Hillary!: Those FJBs better get with the program...

[Cinnamon Girl]

Bruce is referring to the Zogby poll. You have to find the Zogby poll to see that it was 59%.

[Tom Jefferson]

Sen. Jon Corzine (D-N.J.), chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), surprised members of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America during remarks at a luncheon when he acknowledged there is a perception among many Jews that Democrats are not strong enough on the issue of Israeli security.

However, he insisted the perception is not true


OH YES IT IS!

[Maven]

I guess I'm a GOB (Good Old Boy)

If you were Jewish, we'd call you an "NJB" (Nice Jewish Boy). LOL!

Maven