The Irish Times reports that Irish rock star Bono, of the group U2, made an appearance at the Park East Synagogue in New York, thanks to an invitation by its founder, Rabbi Schneier. The two have worked together on human rights projects via the Rabbi’s Appeal of Conscience Foundation.
Bono, wearing a kippa, said that “you’ve probably figured out who the real rock star is in this room” as he looked at Schneier and smiled. “I’m so honored to be here. My work as an activist is based on the idea that everybody is equal. And this idea of equality… you guys kind of invented it.” Bono talked about the Jewish people’s flight from Egyptian Pharaohs, and their relationship to their faith.
Bono has revealed in the past that one of his most famous songs is based on a psalm by King David.