Jewish Groups on Stem Cell Debate
July 26, 2001
When does life begin?\” is not your standard political question, but it\’s forcing the debate behind one of the hottest topics in Washington — stem cell research.
Sharon Samber
The Price of Truth
July 19, 2001
The irony of the situation is rich: A book conceived by the American Jewish Committee (AJC) to advance Muslim-Jewish understanding may in fact end up exacerbating tension between the faiths.
Dismay Over Tax Bill
June 14, 2001
Jewish charitable organizations are not going to get the help they were hoping for in the new tax bill, since the final version leaves out a proposal that might have boosted giving by billions of dollars.
Charity Obstacle?
April 12, 2001
With tax cuts the talk of the town, Jewish philanthropic agencies are worried about another part of President Bush\’s fiscal plan: the repeal of the estate tax.
Limiting Soft Money
April 5, 2001
The jury is still out on how the Senate\’s campaign finance reform bill would change the political influence of the Jewish community, but experts believe Jewish interests will remain well represented no matter what happens.
Building Bonds
March 15, 2001
Think of the American Jewish and Latino communities as two longtime friends who have just decided to get more serious.
Big Blue’s Nazi Ties
February 15, 2001
A lawsuit filed against IBM for allegedly assisting the Nazis indicates a renewed focus on the potential culpability of American companies that helped Germany during World War II.
Capitol Hill Gains
November 9, 2000
One influential Jewish representative was defeated, one venerated Jewish senator retired and the number of Jewish Republicans in the House may have tripled as a result of this week\’s elections.Overall, the Jewish presence in Congress will increase, with several new faces in the House of Representatives.
What next for Capitol Hill?
November 2, 2000
With the November elections just around the corner, Jewish observers and activists are predicting that no matter who wins control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, the Jewish communal agenda will encounter some of the same legislative hurdles it faced in the 106th session.
Running Out of Time
September 28, 2000
A group of Jewish women of all ages and backgrounds meets regularly in Brooklyn to discuss the domestic abuse they have suffered.
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