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