[Nachum]

Honestly, who protests a Bar Mitzvah. On what basis, you don't like dad's politics.

If the man is trying to split up Jerusalem, how could one not protest his hypocrisy. It's OK for his child, but not for anyone else's? It is reminiscent of the Rabbi's in ancient times who would consort with the enemies of the Jewish people and then demand the priests accept his offering at the temple.

[SJackson]

Because it's Rahm's hypocracy, not his son's , and Rahm isn't making an offering. I'm not sure there is a religious aspect to this, but if there is leaving it aside, do you really think this wins anyone over to the pro Israel side? From a political perspective I'm glad Rahm isn't playing this the way Goldstone did his personal decision not to attend his grandson's Bar Mitzvah.

And yes, imo protests and demonstrations would be appropriate at other places during Rahm's journey.

[SJackson]

BTW, I feel the same way about questioning his wife’s conversion, shouldn’t be happening.