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Over two hundred rabbis, representing 34 states, have signed an open letter demanding Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed commit to Jewish safety. The rabbis, part of Nonnegotiable Michigan, assert a disconnect between El-Sayed's public assurances and his broader campaign rhetoric, which they argue undermines Jewish safety.
The letter, released ahead of a voter rally, accuses El-Sayed of dismissing Jewish concerns and using language that echoes antisemitic stereotypes. Specific grievances include El-Sayed's characterization of Israel as inherently illiberal and his assertion that American support for Israel is akin to "legalized bribery." The rabbis call on El-Sayed to align his campaign with former President Barack Obama's legacy of Jewish inclusion and for Obama to reaffirm that Zionist Jews are full members of the Democratic coalition.
They urge Obama to highlight this during a Detroit rally, emphasizing that Jewish safety is nonnegotiable and that Senator El-Sayed must demonstrate his commitment through actions, not just words.
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