Reply #16: Thanks for the explanation [View All]

[RandomUser]

I wasn't very clear on all the rules regarding the Law of Return.

But I think the "compliment" part is that it's a political bonus in that he can use that to break the ice with a Jewish audience and they'd likely be more receptive. Just as he could use his Southern Baptist upbringing and Catholic conversion to relate to those two groups. See the article linked that described how he approached one Jewish community. He might not be considered a "Jew" but he can say he came from a long line for Rabbis. And it appears he's tried to stay connected with his roots over the years, by getting in touch with his birth father side of the family.