The Jews' fear of assimilation and intermarriage should not replace fear of anti-Semitism. Edgar Bronfman, Sr. More Quotes by Edgar Bronfman, Sr. More Quotes From Edgar Bronfman, Sr. My father put it right when he said: 'I don't get ulcers. I give ulcers.' Edgar Bronfman, Sr. giverightsaidfather As an American Jew who loves Israel, I cannot support John McCain. He cannot provide what Israel needs most - a respected, credible, morally strong America. Edgar Bronfman, Sr. americansupportstrongamerica The most vexing problem Israel faces is its relations with its neighbors. From the inception of the state until today, Israelis have felt besieged, surrounded by enemies who want to make them disappear. Edgar Bronfman, Sr. enemiesproblemwanttoday Israel desperately needs peace if it is to come anywhere close to being the 'light unto nations' of Jewish dreams. Edgar Bronfman, Sr. dreamsbeinglightpeace Maintaining control indefinitely over millions of Palestinians will inevitably lead to a demographic nightmare and cannot be sustained if Israel is to remain true to its founding principles. Edgar Bronfman, Sr. truecontrolwillprinciples The beauty of Judaism is that it demands we ask questions, especially of ourselves. Edgar Bronfman, Sr. askourselvesquestionsbeauty The majesty of the American Jewish experience is in its success marrying its unique Jewish identity with the larger, liberal values of the United States. There is no need anymore to choose between assimilation and separation. We are accepted as equals. Edgar Bronfman, Sr. experienceuniqueidentitysuccess Just as we send young American Jews to Israel through the Birthright program, we need to also consider a 'reverse Birthright' for Israeli kids to come see America. Edgar Bronfman, Sr. americanneedseeamerica In the modern era, Jewish sovereignty over the land of our ancestors is a relatively short phenomenon. From the time of the successful Maccabean revolt to the Roman annexation in 63 BC constitutes about 100 years of Jewish rule. Combined with Israel's independence in 1948, this is about 160 years of effective sovereignty. Edgar Bronfman, Sr. shortindependencelandtime The principles governing Western democracies, of which Israel rightly considers itself a part, are based on the assurance that everyone has a vote, but also that the minority needs to yield to the wishes of the majority. Edgar Bronfman, Sr. wisheseveryonevoteprinciples There are no easy solutions for Israel's own governance problems. Edgar Bronfman, Sr. problemsownisraeleasy
