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All along I’ve read that he was a convert to Islam. I do hope I’m wrong.
Thanks for the reply.

And in return, I thank you for the kind reply.

The only reason I had even a modest clue about Rep. Emanuel's
religional/ethnic identification was I read something about
him back when he was elected to The House of Representatives.

Although I thought the surname "Emanuel" probably meant he wasn't
Muslim/Islamic, I did check on him when he got elected.

Sounds like he's a pretty Jewish guy, with a wife who converted to
the faith. And is fairly observant.

But, it looks like he's followed the political worldview of
a number of the Israelis...fairly Socialistic.

Sounds like he's a stinker to deal with if you don't bend over
for his hardball approach to politics.

But I do respect him for doing a turn as a civilian volunteer
for Israeli defense.

I'm not Jewish, but did consider doing that once myself.
Except for the fact it would give many relatives heart attacks.
(They aren't anti-Jewish...they're just cautious folks that figure
time in Israel would be VERY dangerous. And sometimes they're right!)