http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/proisrael/ en-us Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:09:41 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2138040/posts Freepers, I’m looking for some assistance in researching charities. Orders are starting to come in for my conservative rock album, and I’m going to be giving a portion of the proceeds to charities that support Israel. Right now I’m aware of the Joshua Fund, but are their other strong candidates for charities in this area? I feel very strongly about the biblical and moral aspects of supporting Israel. Secondly- awesome job on spreading the word on the Barack Obama song, “Where Were You Born!” Please keep emailing me at chris@patriotmusiconline.com if you’d like a free mp3, and you have my... www.patriotmusiconline.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2138040/posts#comment Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:09:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2135657/posts This is my public apology to John McCain, Sarah Palin, Republican voters, Christian evangelicals, Ann Coulter, Sean Hannity, Mike Gallagher and everyone else in the non-Jewish universe who stands four-square behind the State of Israel. While you have written, spoken and, yes, even prayed in strong opposition to any retrofitting of American policy on behalf of the Jewish state, nearly eight out of every 10 American Jews failed to demonstrate similar resolve on Election Day. Jewish Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2135657/posts#comment Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:20:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2123323/posts In a recent spate of op-ed pieces in the Jerusalem Post, Congressman Howard Berman (D-Cal), Clinton Ambassador Martin Indyk, Carter advisor Stuart Eizenstat and a who's who of other liberal Jewish Democrats claim Barack Obama is better for Israel than John McCain. They are all friends of Israel, but their allegiance to the Democratic Party seemingly takes precedence over their concern for Israel's safety. For Americans who have chosen to live in Israel, the candidates' Israel positions are not matters of party loyalty or cheap rhetoric. They are matters of life and death. That may explain why, in spite of... The Jerusalem Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2123323/posts#comment Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:02:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2118036/posts The African American community should learn from the way Jews appreciate their historical struggles, legendary boxing promoter Don King said in Tel Aviv on Monday. Sporting a sparkling, studded denim jacket and his trademark hairstyle, which is now a little shorter and greyer, the flamboyant King is here as a guest speaker at the Peres Center for Peace's 10th anniversary event. The world's most successful boxing promoter told The Jerusalem Post he had attended many Seder nights and had always been impressed by the way Jewish communities connected to their past. "I love Israel and I love the Jewish people.... Jerusalem Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2118036/posts#comment Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:03:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2116491/posts Israelis would elect John McCain over Barack Obama for president of the United States, a poll found. The poll found that 46.4 percent of Israelis would vote for Republican presidential candidate McCain, while 34 percent would vote for Democratic nominee Obama, with 18.6 undecided, Ynet reported Monday. The poll, conducted by the TNS Teleseker polling agency on behalf of the Rabin Center for Israel Studies, interviewed 500 Israelis ages 18-65. JTA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2116491/posts#comment Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:33:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2117012/posts Election '08: Barack Obama tells Israel's supporters he's on their side. But he's using the playbook of Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian terrorist who said one thing to the West and another to the radicals who supported him.As far as we know, Obama never met or publicly supported Arafat. But in 2003 he did attend a farewell party for an Arafat associate. Peter Wallsten reported in April in the Los Angeles Times that Obama was at an event held as a tribute for Rashid Khalidi, an "internationally known scholar, critic of Israel and advocate for Palestinian rights" who was leaving Chicago... IBD Editorials http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2117012/posts#comment Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:47:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2113200/posts (JTA) — As a patriotic Jewish American, I care deeply about Israel’s well-being and security as well as that of our own country. In having to choose between the two major party presidential candidates, I find myself looking closely at their statements, record of accomplishments, the people who advise them now and those who influenced them in the past. I do this with our future foremost in mind, and what we could expect their policies would mean to Israel going forward. This measuring rod is critically important in the face of the unprecedented national security challenges we will face in... jewishchronicle.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2113200/posts#comment Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:37:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2092402/posts Much has changed in recent months in the campaign for the Jewish vote, but the Obama camp has reason to be concerned that one variable, perhaps the crucial variable, has not. Barack Obama's percentage of the total Jewish vote, which could prove crucial to the outcome in such key states as Florida, Pennsylvania and Ohio, lags far behind the average for Democratic presidential hopefuls. An American Jewish Committee poll released late last week showed Obama taking 57 percent of the Jewish vote, versus 30 percent to McCain. "He seems to have reached a plateau," said AJC research director, told the... ha'aretz http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2092402/posts#comment Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:47:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2090658/posts WASHINGTON — Senator Biden delivered a heartfelt endorsement of Senator Obama's commitment to Israel here yesterday, telling an audience of Jewish Democratic activists that he would not have joined the party's ticket if he were not convinced of Mr. Obama's support for the Jewish state. "My support for Israel begins in my stomach, goes to my heart, and ends up in my head," Mr. Biden told the National Jewish Democratic Council at the group's annual conference. "I promise you. I guarantee you, I guarantee you, I would not have joined Barack Obama's ticket as vice president if I had any... New York Sun http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2090658/posts#comment Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:34:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2087787/posts The Speech Palin WOULD HAVE GIVEN at Rally TODAY, If Obama Didn't Have Her Removed from the Speaker's List Governor Palin, the Republican nominee for vice president, was scheduled to speak today at a rally in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza to protest the appearance here of President Ahmadinejad of Iran. Her appearance was canceled by rally organizers who were facing threats from Senator Obama's Campaign. Following are the remarks Mrs. Palin would have given: Palin on Ahmadinejad: 'He Must Be Stopped' By SARAH PALIN | September 22, 2008 I am honored to be with you and with leaders from across this... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2087787/posts#comment Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:16:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2084749/posts "This phenomenal woman, pro-life, pro-normal marriage ... a woman's woman... a reflection of the Jewish midwives in the book of Exodus,they kept the babies alive." NEW YORK, NY (LifesiteNews) - In response to recent claims that Gov. Sarah Palin's strong religious views may be "a cause of concern" for the Jewish community, noted Rabbi Yehuda Levin has issued high praise for Palin, saying that anti-Semitic claims could not be farther from the truth for "this phenomenal woman," whom he calls "a gift from God" to America. "Sarah Palin's caring about the security of the residents of Israel is certainly important... LifeSiteNews.com via Catholiconline http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2084749/posts#comment Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:59:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2078248/posts     Sarah Palin: Strong on Israel; Strong Enough to Prevent a Nuclear Iran - A Friend to the Jewish Community Palin: Compliments McCain, A Strong Choice for the Jewish Community:  By choosing Gov. Sarah Palin as the vice-presidential candidate, John McCain once again demonstrated a commitment to challenging politics-as-usual. As governor of Alaska, Palin has enjoyed a strong working relationship with Alaska's Jewish community. She has shown sensitivity to the concerns of the community and has been accessible and responsive. Palin has a proven track record of experienced and principled leadership. Palin has been a leader on the critical... Republican Jewish Coalition http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2078248/posts#comment Tue, 9 Sep 2008 17:37:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076685/posts WASHINGTON – Senator McCain's running mate in the US presidential election, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, met with the board of directors of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee on Wednesday and expressed her admiration for Israel. The meeting took place inside Palin's hotel, sources said. A campaign official would not say who asked for the meeting, but said it was geared towards putting the American Jewish community at ease over her understanding of US-Middle East relations. "That's obviously going to be an issue," the aide said. "It's not like being the senator from New York, obviously. But these aren't issues... ynetnews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076685/posts#comment Sun, 7 Sep 2008 15:01:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2072940/posts (IsraelNN.com) Republican vice presidential candidate Governor Sarah Palin sports an Israeli flag in her lapel and displays an Israel flag in her office window despite the tiny Jewish population in her state. Republicans say "that says it all" concerning what they charge is Democratic propaganda that she once backed Pat Buchanan, whose name is anathema to most Jews. Florida Democratic Congressman Robert Wexler of Florida came out swinging at Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain immediately after he named Gov. Palin as her running mate. He accused her of backing 'Nazi sympathizer" Pat Buchanan in a previous election and said... Israel National News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2072940/posts#comment Tue, 2 Sep 2008 13:39:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2061368/posts Submitted for your amusement, a tale of two columnists, as different as it is humanly possible to be in their view of the Middle East. First, four quotes from the columnist who is second to none in his support for Israel: 1) “Yes, I love the state of Israel. It is everything a Western democracy should be at this point in history: brave, resourceful, tough, realistic, in search of peace but ready for war. It is a King Arthur of nations which is showing the rest of us how a brave and free people ought to live.…” 2) “I have... The Jewish Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2061368/posts#comment Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:29:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056193/posts According to the latest poll, US Jews are down on Sen. Joe Lieberman and evangelical Pastor John Hagee. Therein lies the rub: Hagee's spokesmen do not believe the results, saying the poll - commissioned by J Street, the new left-leaning pro-Israel lobby - relied on skewed questions. As for Lieberman, the Democratic-turned-independent US senator from Connecticut is not disputing the findings, but says he pays little attention to polls. According to the poll, which has a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points, Lieberman scored an unfavorable rating of 48 percent among US Jews, compared to a favorable rating of... Jerusalem Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056193/posts#comment Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:09:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2051294/posts Sen. Joe Lieberman praises pastor who said Holocaust was God's work One of John McCain's most prominent supporters on Tuesday praised an evangelical leader whom the Republican presidential candidate repudiated after a string of controversial remarks were made public. Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, an independent who frequently campaigns with McCain, said pastor John Hagee's support for Israel outweighed the remarks that led McCain to reject his endorsement. Lieberman said he had been urged not to speak to Hagee's group, Christians United for Israel. Advertisement "The bond that I feel with Pastor Hagee and each and every one of you is... Haaretz http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2051294/posts#comment Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:41:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050926/posts Barack Obama's visits to the Israeli town of Sderot, which was struck by Palestinian rocket attacks, and the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial are smart moves. They underline that he stands, beyond any doubt, in solidarity with Israel against "terrorism". You assume that it is smart to exploit the suffering and death of millions of Jews in the Holocaust for Israeli and/or American political goals. But how does his visit to Sderot square with any solidarity with the decades-long dispossessed, oppressed and occupied Palestinians? Well, that is why he visited Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, and Salam Fayyad, the Palestinian prime... Al Jazeera http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050926/posts#comment Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:24:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2050147/posts During a whirlwind 36-hour visit that saw US presidential hopeful Barak Obama meet with all of the top Israeli and Palestinian leaders and visit numerous sites throughout the country on Wednesday, the Democratic candidate said all the right things as he tried to assure Israelis that a US administration with him at the helm would not endanger the Jewish state. Polls have shown that a large majority of Israelis prefer Obama’s opponent, Republican John McCain, as president, fearing the Democratic candidate’s Muslim family history and his personal ties to religious figures and political advisors hostile toward Israel. Cross Action News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2050147/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:21:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050084/posts SDEROT, Israel (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama assured Israel and its U.S. Jewish supporters on Wednesday he was a friend who would not press for peace concessions that would compromise its security. Hailing Israel as a "miracle," he vowed staunch support and held only a low-profile meeting with Palestinian leaders in the occupied West Bank. Obama, seeking to allay wariness among some U.S. Jewish voters about his policy towards Israel, flew to Sderot, a town hit by rockets fired from the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, saying he hoped to bring peace but would not dictate the terms of... Reuters on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050084/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:18:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049999/posts JERUSALEM - Republican presidential candidate John McCain said on Monday that the United States could never allow Iran to inflict a "second Holocaust" on the Jewish people, in comments aired on Israeli TV on the eve of a visit to Israel by his Democratic rival Barack Obama. Israel, widely believed to have the Middle East's only atomic arsenal, has described Iran's nuclear program as a threat to its existence. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert last month said it must be stopped by "all possible means." Asked whether he would back Israel if it chose to attack Iran's nuclear facilities, McCain... NewsMax http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049999/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:31:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049745/posts JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama began a visit to Jerusalem on Wednesday pledging staunch support for Israel and saying that if elected, he would work to reinvigorate the Middle East peace process. As part of an overseas tour aimed at bolstering his foreign policy credentials, Obama will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Israeli President Shimon Peres, Israel opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials. "I will share some of my ideas. The most important idea for me to reaffirm is the historic and special relationship between the United States and Israel -- one that... Reuters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049745/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:12:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035276/posts Walter Russell Mead is one of the most revered American foreign policy scholars in the U.S. He has authored some great books (chief among them, Special Providence), as well as many great articles. Last year he wrote the most powerful argument against Walt and Mearsheimer's The Israel Lobby. Now Mead has a new article in Foreign Affairs, entitled "Why Gentile Americans Back the Jewish State". Although I usually refrain from just quoting articles without adding my own take, I think this time I'll do just that. Most people do not read such long articles, and are not Foreign Affairs subscribers,... Haaretz http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035276/posts#comment Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:24:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031550/posts Sister Ruth Lautt works from a single room on the 19th floor of the God Box. Such is the nickname for the Interchurch Center, the office building on Riverside Drive in Manhattan that is the closest thing to a Vatican for America’s mainline Protestant denominations. Indeed, Sister Ruth’s fellow tenants include agencies of the United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Wearing the tapered suits left over from an earlier career in law and the crucifix of her more recent life as a Roman Catholic nun, Sister Ruth cuts an inconspicuous figure at the... The NY Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031550/posts#comment Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:42:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028117/posts CBNNews.com - The primary race is officially over but neither Barack Obama nor Hillary Clinton are taking a break. Today the two spoke at a Washington conference sponsored by American Israel Public Affairs Committee, an influential pro-Israel lobby. Both candidates affirmed a strong defense of Israel against terrorists and rogue nations. "We know that we cannot relent, we cannot yield. And as president I will never compromise when it comes to israel's security," Obama said. "We stand with Israel because Israel demonstrates that democracy can flourish in the most difficult conditions. Because it's very existence is a stinging rebuke to... CBN.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028117/posts#comment Mon, 9 Jun 2008 01:25:48 GMT