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Ecumenical rather than sectional
Jewish Journal
March 28, 2016
On the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the beautiful new memorial for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. displays a host of inspiring lessons that were taught by the great civil rights leader.
AIPAC makes its voice heard in Washington
Shmuel Rosner
March 5, 2013
It was a surprisingly sunny day Tuesday, ahead of an expected snowstorm, when the 12,000 or so AIPAC delegates concluded the three-day annual “policy conference” in Washington this week, ready to move on to Capitol Hill to lobby their representatives.
No Obama or Bibi, but AIPAC conf. still looking to make noise
Jewish Journal
February 26, 2013
Next week’s annual AIPAC policy conference in Washington may be as notable for what — and who — is missing as what’s planned.
L.A. contingent has plenty to say at AIPAC Policy Conference
Danielle Berrin
March 7, 2012
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the podium at the annual AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., on March 5, it became clear why more than 13,000 Americans…
Note to AIPAC: ‘Road Map’ Is Alive
Matthew E. Berger
April 3, 2003
The Bush administration is calling out the heavy hitters to convince the American Jewish community that it won\’t ignore Israel\’s concerns as it mounts a renewed push for Israeli-Palestinian peace.
Five Bush administration officials addressed the American Israel Public Affairs Committee\’s (AIPAC) annual policy conference this week, including Secretary of State Colin Powell and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice.
Jockeying for Position
Jewish Journal
May 27, 1999
The luncheon menu reflected the confusion this week at the Washington policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the powerful pro-Israel lobbying group better known as AIPAC. The main course was hummus, falafel and baba ganoush, a Mediterranean medley that seemed to symbolize Israel\’s integration into a New Middle East. Dessert, however, was hamantaschen — the Purim pastry that recalls Israel\’s eternal battles against sworn enemies.
AIPAC Adapts
James D
May 27, 1999
That squeak audible over Washington this week was the sound of the pro-Israel lobby turning on a dime.
Stung by criticism by some Labor leaders of a longstanding pro-Likud tilt, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), began a quick readjustment at this week\’s annual policy conference in Washington.
Going Their Ways
Tom Tugend
March 18, 1999
That squeak audible over Washington this week was the sound of the pro-Israel lobby turning on a dime.\nStung by criticism by some Labor leaders of a longstanding pro-Likud tilt, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), began a quick readjustment at this week\’s annual policy conference in Washington.
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