michael shapiro Archives – Jewish Journal

Jewish Law Cited in Death Penalty Case

Michael Shapiro January 6, 2000

A man who will argue before the U.S. Supreme Court next year that his planned execution in Florida\’s electric chair constitutes \”cruel and unusual punishment\” can point to a 2,000-year-old Jewish law when he pleads his case.

Can Bush Win the Jewish Vote?

Michael Shapiro December 16, 1999

After being vanquished from the White House nearly eight years ago, much of the Republican establishment is putting its faith — and cash — behind George W. Bush to lead the party back to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Talks to Be Held

Michael Shapiro December 9, 1999

U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright\’s Middle East shuttle mission has paid off with the announcement that Israeli-Syrian negotiations will resume next week.