“I feel morally responsible for everything Jews do, including Israel.”

The Interviewee – David Weinberger, Attorney, Born in Europe, spent some time in east coast, grew up in OC CA. Now work in LA.

In your opinion, what importance, if any, does the existence of a Jewish state have to you personally and to Jewish people in general?

“It’s very important.”

Do you feel committed in some way to defend the future existence of Israel?

“Yes.”

Do you affiliate yourself with a specific denomination in Judaism? What is your view regarding the dominance of the Orthodox denomination in Israel religious establishment?

“I’m not a religious person now, although was educated when young.“

Do you feel morally responsible for Israel’s actions (such as its management of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict)?

“I feel morally responsible for everything Jews do, including Israel.“

In your opinion, what is the main thing Israelis fail to understand about the reality of being Jewish outside of Israel?

“The question should be what diaspora Jews fail to understand about Israelis.”

How would you describe Israel’s policy (formally and in practice) regarding its relationship with the Diaspora?

“They want the $.“

In your opinion, does Israel have an obligation to defend and help Jewish communities in need?

“Yes.”

Have you ever been to Israel?

“Was there in 1993, had a great time. interesting populace.”

Can you tell us a bit about the Jewish community in your hometown?

“I live in LA. We have everything here.”

If you could ask the Israeli readers of this project a question, what would it be?

“Why do Israelis get a bad name in terms of morality and ethics, specifically with regard to business dealings?”