He has affinity and empathy towards Jews just as Louis Armstrong did because of his experience growing up in the " No Jews, No N***er* sign times and being helped by Jews. Or MLK who had Jewish Rabbis marching beside him in the front row. According to FBI stats consistent over the last decade, hates crimes per capita against Jews in the US beats those against black, Latino, Asian or Muslim or gays. So forgive someone showing support for a particular marginalised community that he has had a positive experience with.