VIDEO: Jews react to Obama UPDATED

by: Philip Bump

Thu Jan 28, 2010 at 12:13:18 PM EST


Last night's State of the Union speech was, to many, a powerful statement of vision about our country. To others, it fell short - failing to address critical issues.

After watching the speech with friends and allies from throughout the Jewish social justice movement, we asked these leaders to share their reactions.


We found the feedback and critique of our colleagues to be fascinating - but also useful in creating a fuller picture of the President's remarks. We hope that you'll agree.
 
Contributors:
- Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Just Congregations
- Nancy Kaufman, JCRC Boston
- Tzivia Schwartz-Getzug, Jewish World Watch
- Rabbi Steve Gutow, Jewish Council for Public Affairs
- Elissa Barrett, Progressive Jewish Alliance
- Rabbi David Saperstein, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
- Simon Greer, Jewish Funds for Justice
 
UPDATE: We've added four more interviews.
 
 
Contributors:
- Jane Ramsey, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs 
- Vic Rosenthal, Jewish Community Action
- Marilyn Sneiderman, B'nai Brith Youth Organization
- Nigel Savage, Hazon 
 
What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
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Great Video (0.00 / 0)
Now let's all work together to keep up the momentum!
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Wanted to share this comment we received

Glad to see this!  I was very interested in hearing the opinions of the set of folks that JFJ gathered.  Rabbi Pesner started off with a good summation of the theme of the President's speech (I wish Obama had made the point about people and values over politics and partisanship even stronger) and I thought Simon Greer gave a good summation of what the Jewish community can contribute to the cause of justice.  I felt inspired and informed.  Please use this format again!
Kathy Partridge, Executive Director, Interfaith Funders

my personal highlights... (0.00 / 0)

1. 30 billion for community banks!!!!! not all banks behaved badly during the past 10 years - why not reward the responsible ones?

2. jobs, but particularly green jobs. 

3. the snark (what, no applause for tax cuts?; "that's how budgeting works"), the scolding (don't run for the hills; we're the majority! What's up Supremes?!), the sangfroid (i'm ignoring the hotheads and still going after health care). 

4. don't ask don't tell repeal.



"When something important is going on, silence is a lie." -- A.M. Rosenthal
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