REFLECTING ON PRIVATE MOMENTS WITH HILLARY CLINTON

       I just read an article by a well know Rabbi of the Jewish community, a man who has mixed with all levels and people of society, both Jewish and non Jewish. If you go on my Facebook page you could see the entirety of it, but here is a summary of the most important points. I kept the summary in Rabbi Hain's first person and used his words and his voice as much as possible in this summary. I apologize for any errors in my summary.
     "At a private seder in his home, just after the Passover massacre when the Park Hotel in Netanya was bombed and 30 Israelis were killed and 130 wounded, as we were preoccupied at welcoming her to our home, she quietly leaned forward and asked a question, whether it would be appropriate to take a moment and reflect on the lives of those killed and pray for those who had been wounded. This was done. She thus revealed the extent, the wide range, the deeply felt, empathy and thus made us better people, reminding us that we must always identify with our brothers and sisters who were suffering.
     A second time, though actually the first time I  met Clinton in September,1999, took place at a White House Prayer Breakfast for Religious Leaders. I sat beside her and we spoke for close to two hours - Israel, Jewish - Christian relations, religious education for children etc. I was impressed by the depth of her faith and her resultant values, particularly as she described how her religious beliefs had sustained her and her family during the scandal and impeachment of her husband.
     Why, I asked, her, did the American people never see this side of her? She replied that some things are too precious to wear on a sleeve. A deep and private feeling, not displayed for political purpose, but for herself to know and take comfort from.
     A final time from February, 2002, the height of the Second Intifada, she was invited to take a trip to Israel with a group of Jewish leaders, and we were impressed with her actions. Instead of taking massive photo ops, she insisted on visiting the sites, speaking with the victims, the wounded. For a whirlwind 36 hours she did this, supporting those in distress and shunning the photo ops. Empathy, loving kindness, great character.
     I have known her for two decades and she has demonstrated three of the most prized qualities in Jewish life. We would be fortunate to have her serve as our next President."
     Again, I summarized and the original article is available on line under the same title that I have used. I beseech you all to read it carefully and understand why I support this woman, particularly when her opponent is so much the other way, a polar opposite to her.