Posted on 05/26/2010 1:22:13 PM PDT by Nachum
Noble patrons of court Jews employed them as financiers, suppliers, diplomats and trade delegates. Court Jews could use their family connections, and connections between each other, to provision their sponsors with, among others things, food, arms, ammunition and precious metals.
In return for their services, court Jews gained social privileges—sometimes even titles—and could live outside the Jewish ghettoes. Some nobles wanted to keep their bankers in their own courts. And because they were under noble protection, they were exempted from rabbinical jurisdiction.
Some court Jews, unlike the majority of the other Jews, amassed large personal fortunes and gained political and social influence. Sometimes they were also prominent people in the local Jewish community and could use their influence to protect and influence their brethren. Sometimes they were the only Jews who could interact with the local high society and present petitions of the Jews to the ruler.
America (not Zer0) is Israel’s main ally and only defense against UN action. (Yeah, I know, but economic sanctions, for example, could really hurt.) Regardless of personal feelings, Bibi has to talk to Zer0.
That said, Israel has been making overtures to other permanent Security Council members. While it would be a shame if the US-Israel relationship cooled, the Israelis will do what they need to do to survive...and they’re very good at surviving.
IMO, Rahm Emmanuel’s first devotion is to Rahm Emmanuel.
If the Obamanation took Bibi up on the offer, I’d have him enter via the servant’s entrance, as well.
Just as a reminder to the times that the Israeli delegation were forced to do the same when visiting Washington.
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