by Rabbi Shmuly Boteach - the huffington post
November 4th, 2008, 11pm, Times Square, New York City — The taxis horns are honking, the young people are jumping. Barack Obama has just been declared President-elect of the United States. Amidst the collective euphoria, a young man on a bicycle sees me and my yarmulke, rides over and says, “Hey man, you didn't vote for Obama, did you.” Why would you say that, I ask him. You don't even know me. “Because I'm from Israel. And I didn't either.” Interesting assumption. That Jews are not applauding the election of America's first black President.It's an impression that we best quickly correct. Because an African-American's victory as President of the United States is a triumph for every Jewish man, woman, and child.
Shmuley Boteach: Obama’s Victory is a Triumph for Every Jewish Man, Woman, and Child
by Rabbi Shmuly Boteach – the huffington post
November 4th, 2008, 11pm, Times Square, New York City — The taxis horns are honking, the young people are jumping. Barack Obama has just been declared President-elect of the United States. Amidst the collective euphoria, a young man on a bicycle sees me and my yarmulke, rides over and says, “Hey man, you didn’t vote for Obama, did you.” Why would you say that, I ask him. You don’t even know me. “Because I’m from Israel. And I didn’t either.” Interesting assumption. That Jews are not applauding the election of America’s first black President.
It’s an impression that we best quickly correct. Because an African-American’s victory as President of the United States is a triumph for every Jewish man, woman, and child.
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