There's a storm coming. It will pit a well-organized community of substantial resources but also substantial insecurity (particularly when it comes to charges of dual loyalty) against a popular president of considerable eloquence but misguided policies that identifies Israeli settlements as the main obstacle to Middle East peace. The inevitable clash will separate sunshine Jewish patriots who back Israel when convenient against those who stand with Israel even when it means losing their invitation to the White House Chanuka party.

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