Ahead of NY primary, Jewish supporters make the case for each candidate

JTA invited supporters of the five leading Republican and Democratic contenders for their parties' presidential nomination to submit opinion pieces in support of their candidate.

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JTA invited supporters of the five leading Republican and Democratic contenders for their parties’ presidential nomination to submit opinion pieces in support of their candidate.

In a scary world, Hillary Clinton is the commander in chief we need

Hillary Clinton campaigning at a Bronx Organizing Event in New York City, April 13, 2016. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hillary Clinton campaigning at a Bronx Organizing Event in New York City, April 13, 2016. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Bernie Sanders is no match when it comes to foreign policy, says a longtime adviser to Democratic administrations.

Bernie Sanders is simply better for America, for Israel and the world

Bernie Sanders at a campaign rally at Bronx Community College in New York City, April 9, 2016. (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)

Bernie Sanders at a campaign rally at Bronx Community College in New York City, April 9, 2016. (Eric Thayer/Getty Images)

Sanders is better on social equality, is more pro-Israel and he’s more electable, writes a top Jewish social policy professor.

Not a day goes by that Ted Cruz doesn’t think about the Jews and Israel

Ted Cruz speaking to workers at Dane Manufacturing in Dane, Wisconsin, March 24, 2016. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Ted Cruz speaking to workers at Dane Manufacturing in Dane, Wisconsin, March 24, 2016. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

The Texas senator believes that Israel, like America, is an important beacon for hope and freedom, writes a close aide.

‘I’m for Israel. Period.’ That’s the John Kasich I know.

John Kasich at a campaign rally at the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, Ohio, March 6, 2016. (Ty Wright/Getty Images)

John Kasich at a campaign rally at the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, Ohio, March 6, 2016. (Ty Wright/Getty Images)

The Ohio governor is committed to the Jewish community and a robust U.S.-Israel relationship, writes a longtime adviser.

Donald Trump is a visionary with talents our country needs

Donald Trump attending the 2016 the New York State Republican Gala in New York City, April 14, 2016. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)

Donald Trump attending the 2016 the New York State Republican Gala in New York City, April 14, 2016. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)

Deeply passionate about bringing peace to Israel, Trump has the ability and environment to finally make it happen, writes a longtime leader of The Trump Organization.

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