Rabbi Steven M. Bob
Rabbi Steven Bob, of Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County, Illinois, writes:
I am one of the founders of Rabbis for Obama. I have joined our chair, Rabbi Sam Gordon, and others to gather rabbis in support of Senator Obama.
We have formed Rabbis for Obama because we are deeply concerned with the smear campaign targeting Jews, particularly elderly Jewish voters. Senator Obama has been viciously attacked by rumors, racial slurs and lies.
I recognize that within the Jewish community there exist different ideas about the war in Iraq, taxation, trade, education and the right to choose. Obama and McCain suggest differing approaches to these key issues. Some of us agree with McCain, others with Obama. On Israel, there is very little difference betweens the two senator’s positions. Both candidates have been strong supporters of Israel.