Like many American Jews, Jonah Goldman sides politically with the left, including its push for the rights of Palestinians. “The left in America has really let us down,” said Goldman, 31, who lives in the Washington area and considers himself a Democrat and a socialist. Even the more leftist members of Congress condemned the attack by Hamas, whose founding charter called for the killing of Jews. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)Such displays have been especially disconcerting for many American Jews given their own deep involvement in the quest for social justice. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)That desire is not uncommon among American Jews of all backgrounds.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 23, 2023 22:26 UTC