Most people need a parent figure of some kind, which is why Queen Elizabeth has remained so popular in Britain. To Jewish communities abroad, the president of Israel is the closest thing to royalty.
Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog , Photis Photiu of Cyprus, President Reuven Rivlin and Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Terens Nicolaos Quick. (photo credit: Mark Neiman/GPO)ByGREER FAY CASHMANUpdated: