Originally Posted by balticsuntan

please make the distinction between Israel/Israelis and the Jews... I think that the political debate about Israel's actions has nothing to do with achievements (academic, cultural, financial, etc..) of people from Jewish community or from Jewish-influenced upbringing across the world.
Israel may be the "Jewish State" but it does not represent the "Jewish Collective". in fact, most of the time Israel sucks at helping/promoting the jews in the world. Israel is about Israelis, Judaism is about a concept (not necessarily a religion) people from many countries share, either by birth or association.
Peace be on you.