Via Steve Silver, the Jewish newspaper the Forward last week unveiled its annual Forward 50, or the 50 most influential American Jews.
Taking the top spot for the second year in a row was is a major player in the so called “Zionist Neo-con cabal”–Deputy SECDEF Paul Wolfowitz.
Going through the list, a few thoughts (besides the fact that I don’t recognize most of the names):
Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA)–I don’t think I’ve heard much of the guy
Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA)–he’s Jewish? I never knew that. He’s far too left though. Way too far to the left.
Fred Zeidman–never heard of him, but I like his committment to philanthropy.
Michael Lerner—yuck! Just hearing this man’s name makes me sick. He’s garbage. (He’s also big in the NOIN, UPFJ etc. crowd)
Rabbi (officer) Carlos Huerta (101st Airborne Division)– I’ve never heard of him until now either, but this man is a real Jewish (and American) Hero!
Rachel Fish–Bravo! She deserves honor for her anti-hate work!
Alan Dershowitz & Phyllis Chesler–their books are supposed to be good.
Daniel Pipes– Grin I can’t say enough about this man
Morton Klein–Good man; good organization (ZOA), all around good stuff
Malcolm Hoenlein & James Tisch–These two have done good work. I didn’t know who they were until now, I’ve only heard of their efforts.
Jon Stewart–I LOVE The Daily Show. It’s extremely quality TV.
There’s one other figure on the list, but I think he warrants a post of his own.
Now back to the studying I should be doing