WEB POSTING from Obama for America
by Max Slutsky, Jewish
Outreach Coordinator on August 21, 2012
Obama for America
Launches Rabbis for Obama
Obama
for
America today announced the launch of Rabbis for Obama, a campaign
initiative to engage and mobilize grassroots supporters. This group of
over 613 rabbis - more than double the number of when Rabbis for Obama
launched in 2008
– from across the country and across all Jewish denominations recognize
that the President has been and will continue to be an advocate and
ally on issues important to the American Jewish community. That is why
they are committed to re-electing President Obama and actively doing
their part to move our country forward.
"This
list of rabbis represents a broad group of respected Jewish
leader from all parts of the country. These rabbis mirror the diversity
of American Jewry. Their ringing endorsement of President Obama speaks
volumes about the President's deep commitment to the security of the
state of Israel and his dedication to a policy agenda that represents
the values of the overwhelming majority of the American Jewish
community," said Ira Forman who is the Jewish Outreach Director for the
campaign.
They are proud of the President's record and leadership in restoring
long term growth of middle class jobs, ensuring that quality education
and health care are more accessible and affordable and standing up for
a woman's right to choose. The President believes that we are all in it
together, and is committed to fighting for policies that give every
American, no matter their background, the opportunity to succeed.
Leading these efforts will be Rabbis Sam Gordon and Steven Bob, who
were the founding co-chairs of Rabbis for Obama in 2008, and Rabbi Burt
Visotzky, a vice chair for the campaign in 2008. Haaretz named Gordon
and Bob among 36 Jews who shaped the 2008 U.S. election. Gordon leads
the Chicago-area synagogue Sukkat Shalom and was ordained by Hebrew
Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Bob serves as the Senior
Rabbi of Congregation Etz Chaim. Visotzky, a Conservative rabbi for 35
years, was named one of "America's Top 50 Rabbis for 2012" by The Daily
Beast, as well as among the Forward 50 Jewish leaders.
For more information and to join the growing list, please visit
barackobama.com/rabbis.
Rabbis for Obama Co-Chairs*
Rabbi Steven Bob (Glen Ellyn, Illinois)
Rabbi Sam Gordon (Wilmette, Illinois)
Rabbi Burt Visotzky (New York, NY)
Rabbis for Obama Vice Chairs*
Rabbi Lauren Berkun (Miami, FL)
Rabbi Elliot Dorff (Los Angeles, CA)
Rabbi Dayle Friedman (Philadelphia, PA)
Rabbi Pamela Frydman (San Francisco, CA)
Rabbi David Horowitz (Akron, OH)
Rabbi Ben Kelsen (Teaneck, NJ)
Rabbi Charles Kroloff (Westfield, NJ)
Rabbi Richard Levy (Los Angeles, CA)
Rabbi Rachel Mikva (Chicago, IL)
Rabbi Charles Simon (New York, NY)
Rabbi David Teutsch (Philadelphia, PA)
Rabbi Martin Weiner (San Francisco, CA)
*Rabbis for Obama represent
themselves and do not reflect the views of
any affiliated organizations.
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