Sen. Kennedy and the Jews

David Streeter — August 27, 2009 – 1:26 pm | Israel | Congress | Domestic Policy Comments (0) Add a comment

Since Senator Edward Kennedy’s (D-MA) death was announced yesterday, the American Jewish community has extended its condolences to his family and a number of statements have been made by communal leaders. Kennedy was an dear and important friend to the Jewish community.

Some of the statements and anecdotes included:

“Kennedy dedicated much of his life to ensuring that affordable health care is available for all Americans. The greatest tribute that we can bestow is to thoughtfully, but urgently, enact comprehensive health insurance reform.”- The National Jewish Democratic Council

 ”[Kennedy] fought against anti-Semitism, racism, prejudice and bigotry of all kinds. He was a staunch supporter of Israel and an outspoken advocate for Soviet Jews”- Anti-Defamation League

“During his more than four decades in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Kennedy consistently supported American assistance to Israel, particularly during the Jewish State’s most trying times, in the wake of the Six-Day War and the Yom Kippur War”- American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Statements from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Shimon Peres, and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman from Ha’aretz

Americans for Peace Now’s Leonard Fein reflects on Kennedy’s honoring of Yitzhak Rabin from The Forward

“Littlest Refusnik” Jessica Katz shares her story on CNN.com

Ambassador Marc Ginsberg shares his experiences working with Kennedy on Huffingtonpost.com

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