BY SELMA ALPERT
THE ELECTION. After a hard-fought, historic election, Donald Trump is the 45th President of the United States. One Rabbi’s advice to all partisans is to try to see the opposite side’s point of view or concerns and move on. The candidates and outgoing President were gracious and united in wanting the same peaceful transition of power that marks our democracy. Protests and disappointments should wane with time. We are a very special country.
MISSING HEIRS. Over 2600 people have Swiss bank accounts that have been dormant more than 60 years, containing nearly $45 million. The Swiss banks have published the names on the accounts giving owners or their heirs a last chance to claim their money. Unclaimed funds will go to the state. There are also 80 unclaimed safety deposit boxes that may hold real treasure. You could be an heir. Find out more
EU EXODUS. The European Union is alarmed that productive Jewish citizens are leaving, while the needy Muslim population has exploded. In 2015 alone, 30,000 Jews emigrated to Israel, most from Europe, because of rising anti-Semitism from the left and right. Italy has passed a law making Holocaust Denial a crime. EUs Court of Human Rights ruled anti-Semitism and Holocaust Denial are not protected Human Rights. The Danish Prime Minister expressed support and ensured security for Jews after terrorists attacked Copenhagen’s main synagogue. Still the hate and exodus go on.
JEWISH SPOUSES. President’s children may have heard the adage that “Jewish men make the best husbands.” At any rate, Ivanka Trump is wed to an Orthodox Jew, Jared Kushner, and their children are brought up Jewish. Chelsea Clinton is also married to a Jewish man. Even Caroline Kennedy married a Jewish fellow. Interesting coincidence, don’t you think?
GOOD RELATIONS? Prime Minister Netanyahu, as others did, called to congratulate President-elect Trump on his victory. Our President invited Netanyahu to visit the White House soon. During the election, President Trump promised to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, Israel’s capital. Other presidents have made that promise but it hasn’t happened…yet!!
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