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PFBC – Faith and Politics, A Path to Engagement

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You’re only Jewish if you hate Israel

That’s the only thing I can think of when I read a post like this. Apparently if you want a secure, just, negotiated peace for Israel, you’re not really Jewish. Who knew? I wonder what that means for most Israelis who want all of these things? Election 2008, Israel, Judaism