Edgar Bronfman Sr Quotes

In terms of defending Jews, I'm a Jew.
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.
Intermarriage is not a calamity but an opportunity for both a Jewish and non-Jewish partner to learn.
Investments are a real partnership, with an expected return; donations are a gesture made as a result of ethical, religious, or political passions.
Israel desperately needs peace if it is to come anywhere close to being the 'light unto nations' of Jewish dreams.
It is high time that the Arab world's professed desire for peace is matched by responsible action, and not more of the same equivocation.
Jewish sovereignty and governance over our ancestral home are, I believe, important goals that every Jew ought to support.
John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as running mate is the towering example of his poor judgment. Palin's ignorance of public affairs is monumental.
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.
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.
Making money is marvelous, and I love doing it, and I do it reasonably well, but it doesn't have the gripping vitality that you have when you deal with the happiness of human life and with human deprivation.
Much of what has gone wrong in the pursuit of Arab-Israeli peace is due to a lack of strong leadership, primarily among the Palestinians.
My childhood was marked by a tension between privilege on the one hand and emotional dysfunction on the other.
My father put it right when he said: 'I don't get ulcers. I give ulcers.'
No one said anything to my face, but I constantly heard comments denigrating Jews.
Researchers consistently find that most older volunteers, when compared to older nonvolunteers, have fewer functional and physical impairments, overall better health, higher life satisfaction and less depression. In addition, they attend religious services more frequently and belong to more social organizations.
The Arab world needs to appreciate that legitimate historical claims and modern necessities are what make Israel the homeland of the Jewish people.
The beauty of Judaism is that it demands we ask questions, especially of ourselves.
The Jews' fear of assimilation and intermarriage should not replace fear of anti-Semitism.
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.
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Edgar Bronfman, Sr.
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20 June, 1929
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21 December, 2013
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