Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice
Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice
Natalie Sopinsky, spokesperson for Rescuers Without Borders in Israel and an occasional writer for the Heritage, met Michael Rapaport at the conference. She said, "I met him. Michael Rappaport in Jerusalem tonight, at the Pulse of Israel conference. His exact words when I explained the map of Judea and Samaria 'can I keep this?' "So Hollywood. But truly, a sweetheart. ... A true friend and strong spokesman for Israel."
(JNS) - American-Jewish actor Michael Rapaport said on Monday that the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre, and the wave of antisemitism that it triggered across the United States, were deeply personal for him and enhanced his connection with Judaism.
Rapaport spoke to JNS on the sidelines of the annual Pulse of Israel conference in Jerusalem, where he received the "Leadership of Zion Award" from the hands of CEO and founder Avi Abelow.
The comedian has emerged as a leading voice for Israel in Hollywood, at a time when many of his Jewish colleagues in the film industry have remained silent or exhibited poli...
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