Harris Danced As The Rabbi Sang

Flanked by a banner that reads "Israel shall stand forever," Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein sings a song in a rousing mix of Hebrew and English.

U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris is on her feet, stomping and clapping to the beat.

 

A 'Rocking Rabbi'

The predominately Christian audience waves its arms to the music as Eckstein, the founder of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, praises Israel.

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Harris praises Jews in the crowd, "Nothing that we believe in the world would exist without you, we're all sort of Jewish wannabes."

The crowd of more than 1,000 people is part of a movement that believes Jews play a key role in the fate of Christians. The movement has led to a unique marriage between Christian evangelicals, the Republican Party and pro-Israeli groups across the country.

 

Harris Focuses On 'Jewish Greatness'

Jews "are the chosen people," she tells the crowd, to uproarious applause and whistles. "You are the apple of God's eye."

She tells of the coming Rapture where Christ is resurrected and sweeps the Muslims out, and rebuilds Solomon Temple, and reclaims all the holy land for the Jews.
 

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Many see a more active role for Jews in the Christian churches. Local Jews agree that Harris is running a smart campaign.

Harris needs all the votes she can get, the Jews, and their Christian Zionists, could bring her the votes.

Strong Support For Israel

She praise the Israeli technology her family used in citrus groves to preserve crops, and anti terrorist advisors supplied to local police departments.

"We have to stand with Israel," she said. "Our futures are linked."
 

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Harris Condemned The UN

She also condemned the United Nations for its failure to take stronger action when the terrorist organization Hezbollah attacked Israel this year.

"The United Nations should be held to account for its anti-Semitism," she said.

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