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November 19, 1998

Remembering Our Moral Roots

These days, many people seem to be threatened by immigration as though it were a mysterious virus.

Body Building

Some 3,000 delegates from Jewish welfare federations across North America convened in Jerusalem on Nov. 16 for the yearly General Assembly of their roof body, the Council of Jewish Federations. It\’s the first assembly held in Israel in the council\’s 66-year history.

The Wiesenthal Center’s $1 Million Problem

Though it may seem otherwise, we are not picking on the Simon Wiesenthal Center. In general, we admire the center, its founder and dean, Rabbi Marvin Hier, its staff and their fine work. The center is innovative, responsive and highly effective — qualities lacking in many major Jewish organizations, here and elsewhere.

A Magical Season

A typical seventh-grade essay might be about a soccer game, a trip to the mall or a favorite pet. But Mathew Rudes isn\’t a typical 12-year-old.

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