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Did You Ever See the Video of Rick Perry Dancing With Rabbis?

Did You Ever See the Video of Texas Governor Rick Perry Dancing With Rabbis?Texas Gov. Rick Perry is working fervently to secure the Republican nomination.

Naturally, one of the issues that has come up repeatedly on the campaign trail is turmoil in the Middle East and the United States’ relationship with Israel.

Politico’s Maggie Haberman writes:

Rick Perry has engulfed himself in Mideast politics with a hardline stand support Israel in his presidential campaign, a move that his backers and campaign have said comes from the heart, and predates the campaign.

I’ve written about his relationship with the Jewish community in Texas, where several people insisted he has Jewish supporters from around the state, and has honored holiday customs from the government office.

The campaign, of course, isn’t the first time Perry has shown interest in the Jewish community. In 2009, he was given the Defender of Jerusalem award for his support of the Israeli state. Haberman also uncovered video of a December 2010 celebration during which Perry invited rabbis to the governor’s reception room to mark the the first full day of Hanukkah.

During the festivities, Perry joined the religious leaders in traditional singing and dancing, while celebrating the lighting of the menorah. Below, watch him join the religious men in a circular dance:

Here’s footage of the entire event (dancing is also included here around 4:55):

We’re told this dance is the called the hora. According to eHow, “The hora is frequently danced at Jewish weddings and bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs” (for the actual steps involved in the dance click here).

(H/T Business Insider)

Comments (59)

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  • gretsch62
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:41pm

    I want to see the video of Fatums and Bib Daddy French kissing to the cameras!

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  • Grace1798
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:39pm

    Although I admit Perry performed poorly and I really did not like some of his answers, I think the questions posed to him were controlled and most of the good questions were posed to Romney. I honestly believe the Conservative media wants ROMNEY. I may be wrong, but that is what I think. But if Perry cannot take the heat on a panel …how will he handle all the devils in the WH? That is my biggest concern.

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    • symphonic
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 4:27pm

      There is NO SUCH THING as a conservative media. They might call themselves that, but they are ALL in the center, and especially when it comes to morality.

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  • garyM
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:20pm

    You would think the first proclaimed by himself…..American President of the Jews have been involved in this Jewish dance huh! Where you at Barrack Steinheimmer? Go Perry! Perry is not all talk in a debate like some, he is more action than running his mouth!

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  • CANTTAKEIT
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:08pm

    Anything for a vote.

    FOOLS!

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  • TX VOL
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:07pm

    @dmoore2144

    LOL…I was thinking the exact same thing. Pretty cool though for sure!!

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  • ConservativeCharlie
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:07pm

    Hmm.. this reminds me of this video.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s17Jh2tc04A Give some other candidates a little love on the blaze. Dont fall in the Trap.

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  • thegreatcarnac
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:07pm

    ‘If I were a rich man…da da da da da”…wait a minute…I am. I am the governor.

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  • dmoore2144
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:48pm

    Pretty cool, but I was raised in Texas and my Mother would have swatted me for not taking off my hat in the house.

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  • spudwhite
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:45pm

    In public school long ago, we danced the hora, along with many other types of ethnic dances. Fun dance!
    That said, Perry the professional pol didn’t look at all comfortable and the whole attitude was aggressive, not joyous.

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  • gmoneytx
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:39pm

    Dancin with the stars…Oh boy, I’m a texan, but come on Rick…it’s not looking good!

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    • KEL
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:28pm

      I think he looks great ! Don‘t worry the liberal left media won’t use it for humiliation, cause they know if the jewish voters see this the left will lose that block of voters. America’s foundations are built on Judeo-Christian principals, it’s about time we honored where those great freedom ideas of Law, Order, and Justice came from. They didn’t come from Mohammad! (Even though Muslims have the freedom of worship protected i.e. White House Ramadan dinner.) Americans just need to remember sharia and freedom don’t mix.

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    • SheriS
      Posted on September 27, 2011 at 7:58am

      I have great appreciation for a “leader” who is willing to stand with Israel! These are people who deserve every Americans respect for their culture, their religion and the hell these people have been put thru! Governor Perry is doing the right thing and is showing the respect for the Jewish religion and I give great credit for this ceremony! Something that would never happen in the White House or with Obama any where or anytime! Thank you Governor Perry for standing with the Jewish and paying honor to their traditions and heritage! Something we see little of these days in the US!

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  • santramir
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:33pm

    s c a r y !!! in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. What the USA really needs is a real real good exorcist. My God, this is reaaaaally scary..

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  • Johnny916
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:32pm

    I do not know much about Rick Perry. But it is always good to see Jews and others getting along. HaShem knows it’s difficult it the world for Jewish people.

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  • TomFerrari
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:31pm

    I kept half-expecting everyone to suddenly switch and break into The Macarena !
    LOL

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  • santramir
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:24pm

    these are the freaks ruling the enire world, and every pocket and check book of course.

    santramir  
    • Faith1029
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:33pm

      I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 12:3

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    • FaithfulFriend
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 3:52pm

      For over 3,000 years honoring the covenant of God to his people across the ages and even unto today. Simply beautiful and inspiring are the Hebrew people.

      Unfortunately far too many posts here reveal a willful ignorance to God and are blatantly disrespectful for no other purpose than to be seen as ignorant, which we are all free to be thanks to the moral law of God given to this His people.

      May God bless them all and anyone who stands, dances and honors their commitments. Especially in the face of ignorance and persecution.

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    • mrsmileyface
      Posted on September 26, 2011 at 4:39pm

      The only freak in this equasion is you Santramir. Your not even a “bad troll”. May GOD rule in just when you meet HIM. Good luck to you pal, your gonna need it.

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  • Faith1029
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:19pm

    Even though I don’t agree with some of his political views, I like this very much. Shows we do have leaders that stand with Israel. He was very respectful and I admire that.

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  • Firebrand
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:15pm

    Google (in conjunction with the museum of Israel) has put a digital version of the Dead Sea Scrolls online. you can click on each verse. Pretty cool, if you ask me.

    http://dss.collections.imj.org.il/

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  • wisehiney
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:14pm

    Yabba dadda doo, Perry stomps obummer, said the Jew.

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  • Sy Kosys
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:14pm

    Actually, my fave Perry-clip is this
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4tWZNxnABk

    Although i cant find the full-length one for contextual sake :)

    That should have been his response when Brian Williams asked him about Texas executing so many on death row.

    Either that, or adopt that for the GOP slogan 2012…..

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  • RightPolitically
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:12pm

    See that; he can even dance. Impressive!

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  • Sy Kosys
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:10pm

    sure beats the hell outta bowing, apologizing, and kissing the arse of everybody else….

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  • nappy
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:07pm

    so boldly stupid.

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  • babylonvi
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:04pm

    But he is a political hora, they just don’t spell it the same way.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 2:00pm

    Interesting. Now watch the left make a mockery of him due to “dancing the hora.”

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  • BrandyWilson
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 1:59pm

    Dancing with Jews won‘t fix what’s wrong with Perry…He’s not ready for anytime!

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  • SREGN
    Posted on September 26, 2011 at 1:50pm

    Is this the picture of Rick with a hora that Larry Flint offered the reward for?

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