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Haaretz: U.S. Jewish Democrats Condemn Messianic Rabbi’s ‘Jesus’ Prayer at GOP Rally
October 30, 2018
A statement by Jewish Democractic Council of America Executive Director Halie Soifer specifically mentioned Mike Bishop, the Republican congressman for whom the campaign rally was held, and Lena Epstein, a local Republican candidate who the White House said invited Loren Jacobs to speak at the rally. Soifer said Bishop and Epstein demonstrated “a failure of leadership” and “silently stood on the wrong side of history at a critically important time” by standing by as Jacobs spoke.
“So-called Messianic Jews are not a part of the Jewish community, and espouse views considered deeply offensive,” read the statement. “In choosing this individual to give a ‘unity prayer’ at the Pence campaign rally, Epstein demonstrated that she lacks both the judgment and understanding to lead Michigan’s 11th Congressional District.
“Epstein and Bishop are out of touch with interests and values of the Jewish community and many of their constituents, who would like to see leadership in the face of adversity and division,” the statement continued.