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In a speech to AJC members, guests, and members of the Brentwood Country Club, the Chief Political Correspondent of the Jerusalem Post Gil Hoffman spoke candidly about the evolving relationship between Israel and President Barack Obama's Administration. He pointed out disjunctures between Israelis and the President - including the issue of settlements, but also areas where the US Administration has come closer to the Israeli position, particularly on how to deal with the Iranian nuclear program and bringing peace to the Middle East. He also mentioned lighter moments, recounting a story when an Israeli asked him to pass on a note in hebrew to President Obama; when Hoffman commented that the President does not speak Hebrew, the Israeli answered "B'seder, give it to Rahm" - referring to President Obama's Jewish Chief of Staff. Hoffman concluded with the need for American Jews to reconnect with Israel through innovative and new ways such as sports, art, culture, and even politics. Supporting Israel is all about 'EASY' - Education, Advocacy, Solidarity, and Your money!
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