Daily Archives: February 19, 2014

Why Are Jews Liberal?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Luke Ford

Here are some highlights from a 2005 column by Dennis Prager: * …Jews (outside of Israel) are indeed overwhelmingly liberal and disproportionately left of liberal as well. * Most Jews are frightened by anything that connotes right-wing—such as the words … Continue reading →

Posted in Dennis Prager, Jews, Politics | Comments Off on Why Are Jews Liberal?

Lord Jonathan Sacks

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Luke Ford

Beth Jacob of Beverly Hills posts: “Please join us as we welcome Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks this Shabbat, February 22. Rabbi Sacks will give the Shabbat morning drasha in Shapell Sanctuary, with davening led by the Shabbaton choir.” It seems … Continue reading →

Posted in R. Jonathan Sacks | Comments Off on Lord Jonathan Sacks

In what lawful fields of endeavor (artistic and commercial) are you least likely to find Jews at the highest levels?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Luke Ford

Manual labor? Agriculture (outside of Israel)? Coal mining? Building skyscrapers? I don’t picture Jews hanging off skyscrapers or cleaning windows 80 stories up. Garbage men? Truckers? Factory and assembly line workers? Gardeners? Astronauts? Police, fire, and armed forces? Cowboys? Security … Continue reading →

Posted in Jews | Comments Off on In what lawful fields of endeavor (artistic and commercial) are you least likely to find Jews at the highest levels?