- Halacha
- Current Events
Why are most American Jews Democrats
Question
In light of recent, and not so recent events; and considering most conservative Americans are blindly in full support of Israel, why are most American Jews liberal democrats? I am a conservative from the southern part of the U.S.. All those with which I come in contact here in East Tennessee are extremely pro-Israel, (as am I). The liberal democratic party (in my opinion) is not a friend of the Jew.
Answer
Your question is more likely to receive an accurate, scientific answer from a sociologist than from a rabbi. I am certain that voting patterns were formed a century ago and continue to be based on social and economic policies and on constitutional issues rather than on foreign policies. I would like to thank you and those with whom you are in contact for your full support of Israel. The United States’ struggle against world terrorism and against regimes- like that of Saddam Hussein- that back it, is a moral battle that the US has shouldered with courage. The battle of Israel for survival and for sovereignty in our Biblical homeland is being waged against the same forces of hatred and tyranny that unfortunately dominate the Arab world and find support in European capitals. As conservatives, it is important that you encourage President Bush not to placate Arab and European interest groups that are calling for the US to press Israel into making dangerous and unjust concessions to our enemies.

Lessons from Protective Edge
Various Rabbis | Tammuz 23, 5774

Social Distancing
Rabbi David Sperling | Adar 26, 5780

Halakha in dealing with the innocent maj. of West Bank Pal.
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Tammuz 19, 5774

The Massacre of IDF Soldiers In Jenin
Rabbi David Samson | 14 Elul 5762

Rabbi Jonathan Blass
Rabbi of Neve Tzuf and Rosh Kollel "Ratzon Yehuda".

Zimun alone at a Wedding
16 Tishrei 5763

Minhag Hamakom
16 Tishrei 5763

Calling In-Laws Name
16 Tishrei 5763

Organ donation
23 Tishrei 5763
Jewelry for men
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Adar 21, 5770

Giving Tzdaka with Right Hand
Rabbi David Sperling | Tammuz 28, 5772
Genesis 24: 2-9 – Put your hand under my thigh
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Tevet 26, 5770
Jewelry for men
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Adar 21, 5770
Praying with people placing Tefillin on forehead?
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Shevat 9, 5783

Follow-up question on names
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Shevat 9, 5783
Apartment Eviction
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Shevat 9, 5783
