We need new commentators like Glenn Beck who love and cherish the Jewish State, no matter what their religious, or political motivations. Although I do not share all of Beck's religious convictions, I do share his heart-warming support for Israel.
In the Jewish Journal's "Pro-Beck Anti-Beck" debate, Mr. Levine's defense of Beck's "Restoring Courage" Rally in Jerusalem is both timely and necessary. I heartily concur with Mr. Levine's contention that "for so many Jews, hatred of the right overwhelms their love of Israel."
Rabbi Grater's grating criticism is clearly motivated by political acrimony, which sadly overemphasizes Beck's infrequent mischaracterizations of certain Jews and religious sects. These faux-pas are ultimately irrelevant respecting his well-intentioned and worthwhile support of the Jewish State.
I hope that the state of Israel will deem Glenn Beck one of the Righteous Among the Nations. Though he may not have saved Jews from the Nazi Holocaust, his fervent advocacy for the Jews and for Israel may rally the world to defend the Chosen People from the galvanizing threats of Iranian President and radical Islamist Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to "wipe Israel from the face of the Earth."
If only left-leaning Levites like Rabbi Grater would appreciate those who advocate for Israel as a nation and people, respecting her culture, values, and religious legacies, they would find much less to carp at and more to celebrate in Mr. Beck.
G-d bless you, Glenn Beck!
Speak up for the Jewish State, no matter how hard the Mainstream Media may backlash!