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November 7, 2002

Increasing Political Isolation for Jews

James D. Besser November 7, 2002

If all those statistics are true about Jews still being one of the most liberal voting blocs in the nation, why are they increasingly estranged from the American left?

Easy: The left, ranging from the anti-globalism fringes to the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) to some segments of the mainstream liberal community, has adopted policies and perspectives that even many progressive Jews regard as offensive and dangerous.

Jewish War Vets Remember

Sharon Schatz Rosenthal November 7, 2002

Each year, from Oct. 11 through Nov. 11, retired Cpl. Paul Cohen is all about poppies.

Local Jews Win, Mostly

Mike Levy November 7, 2002

While Republicans swept in the national elections, with the GOP reclaiming the Senate and retaining their majority in the house, in California, Democrats made a strong showing, winning every statewide office.

Turning a New Page

Michael Aushenker November 7, 2002

When is a city\’s Jewish book festival not actually located in that city? When it\’s based in Los Angeles.

Jews’ Winning Words

Sandee Brawarsky November 7, 2002

Nobody remembers whether the Torah has ever won a book award before.

Eat, Read and Meet Gary

Journal Staff November 7, 2002

The following events are part of The Jewish Federation of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys\’ Jewish Book Festival.

GOP Sweep Boosts Bush

James D. Besser November 7, 2002

It was a stellar night for the Republicans across the nation, and Tuesday\’s dramatic election results, with the GOP snatching back control of the Senate and tightening its grip on the House, will be a big boost for the foreign policy agenda of the Bush administration.

But with a razor-thin majority in the Senate, where the filibuster rules, the Republican leadership will not exactly have a blank check on the domestic front — good news for liberal Jewish groups.

Congress Remains Pro-Israel

Matthew E. Berger November 7, 2002

Pro-Israel activists say they are confident their legislative priorities will be able to get through the new Congress, which is now under Republican control. In the final election returns, which came early Wednesday morning, a predominance of pro-Israel lawmakers retained their seats, and several new faces emerged, many of whom pro-Israel officials called promising.

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