As Democrats drive Jews from the party, is it time to reconsider allegiances?

(JNS) — Jewish Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht jolted friends when he recently announced that he was leaving the Democratic Party, citing the group’s “acquiescence to Jew-hatred.” Wecht not only voted Democrat but was a decades-long activist who won two races for the Supreme Court as a Democrat. He noted that the party too often minimized, ignored or excused anti-Jewish rhetoric and incidents.

What’s perhaps more surprising is that more American Jews haven’t reacted similarly to the party’s increasing disregard—and even approval—of open attacks on Israel and Jewish life.

Indeed,...