Judaism

How Strong Will the Jewish Vote Swing Towards Kerry?

July 27, 2004

Source: Haaretz News

http://www.haaretzdaily.com/hasen/spages/456594.html

On July 27, 2004 Haaretz News reported, "Jewish activists in the Democratic Party are working hard this convention week to garner support for the party and its presidential candidate, John Kerry, in order to prevent an erosion of Jewish votes on behalf of U.S. President George W. Bush in November's election... A former AIPAC executive director and former chairman of the Democratic Party, Steve...

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Fire Destroys Most of Synagogue and Jewish Cultural Center

July 27, 2004

Source: The Weekend Australian/AAP

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,10269547%255E1702,00.html

On July 27, 2004 the Australian Associated Press reported, "Fire gutted a building housing a synagogue and Jewish cultural centre in the Siberian city of Irkutsk late tonight, Russian media reported. Authorities were trying to determine whether arson was the cause. Nobody was injured in the blaze, but the flames...

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In the Face of Conflict, Muslims and Jews Create Dialogue in NC

July 26, 2004

Source: WRAL News

http://www.wral.com/news/3577046/detail.html

On July 26, 2004 WRAL News reported, "Muslims from the Islamic Center spent Sunday morning with Jews at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh... The National Leader of the American Society of Muslims addressed the group. Omam Earl Mohammed first visited the Temple in November 2002... Sunday's participants spent most of their time speaking to each other. Leaders of both faiths say the constant unrest in the Middle East makes it...

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Youth Become Focus of Innovative Religious Tolerance Video

July 26, 2004

Original Source: Marin Independent Journal

http ://w ww.marinij.com/Stories/0,1413,234~24409~2295265,00.html

On July 26, 2004 Marin Independent Journal reported, "[Ruby] Unger, a Mill Valley educational filmmaker who specializes in videos for school-age kids, made 'Respecting Beliefs,' a 25-minute production explaining the religious tenets of Muslims, Christians, Jews and others. Finished in March, it's now heading for distribution to schools all over the country. Disturbed by the inflammable anti-Islamic rhetoric that...

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Interfaith Assembly Fosters Abrahamic Dialogue in NJ

July 25, 2004

Source: Muslim American Society

http://www.masnet.org/news.asp?id=300

On July 25, 2004 Muslim American Society reported, "The Center for Theological and Spiritual Development at the College of Saint Elizabeth (CSE) [Morristown, NJ] hosted a Special Assembly, entitled: 'Children of Abraham: Journeys to God.'   The milestone event, attended by more than 700 people, featured renowned leaders of the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths promoting the need for peace and solidarity among the...

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Editorial: Prisoners Should Retain Religious Rights

July 25, 2004

Source: The First Amendment Center

http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/commentary.aspx?id=13763

On July 25, 2004 The First Amendment Center reported, "Disputes over the denial of kosher meals have flared up in a number of states, including Virginia, where an inmate filed a lawsuit in April. Keeping kosher in prison is just one of many religious-freedom claims being raised by prisoners throughout the nation. The cases cover the religious waterfront from the...

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Religious Hate Message Halts Train Going From NJ to Boston and NY

July 23, 2004

Source: The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/23/nyregion/23train.html

On July 23, 2004 The New York Times reported, "For 90 minutes on Thursday morning, passengers aboard an Amtrak train headed to New York and Boston were questioned and videotaped as the seven cars were searched after a note containing Muslim and anti-Semitic phrases was found in a bathroom. No arrests were made at Pennsylvania Station in Newark, where the train was stopped just before...

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Kerry's Brother Campaigns for Jewish Vote

July 22, 2004

Source: The Tampa Tribune

http://election.tbo.com/election/MGBJCR6EYWD.html

On July 22, 2004 The Tampa Tribune reported, "Democrats used to be able to take Florida's Jewish vote for granted, but John Kerry's Jewish brother showed up in Tampa on Wednesday precisely because they can't anymore. Before a lunchtime speech to about 100 area residents interested in Jewish causes, Cameron Kerry acknowledged that his older brother's presidential campaign has been slow to address...

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Jewish-Muslim Planning Group Focuses on Interfaith Awareness in OR

July 22, 2004

Source: Oregonian

http://www.oregonlive.com/suburban/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/metro_southwest_news/1090497434207680.xml

On July 22, 2004 Oregonian reported, "A Muslim-Jewish planning group works to build understanding. Planners hope a September arts program will help members of both faiths learn about each other... Formed in December 2003, the group's goal is simple: to build understanding between Jewish and Muslim...

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Presbyterian Clerk Gives Statement Concerning Messianic Churches and Interfaith Relations

July 21, 2004

Source: Presbyterian News Service

http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2004/04029b.htm

On July 21, 2004 Presbyterian News Service reported that, "responding to widespread public criticism from a number of Jewish groups, the Rev. Clifton Kirkpatrick, stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church (USA), has issued a statement to 'clarify the actions of (the recent 216th) General Assembly' on Israel and on the PC(USA)’s commitment to dialogue with people of other faiths." In this statement...

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Chirac Demands Explanation for Sharon's Call for French Jews to Emigrate to Israel

July 19, 2004

Source: The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A63016-2004Jul19.html?referrer=email

On July 19, 2004 The Washington Post reported, "French President Jacques Chirac said through his spokeswoman Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon would not be welcome to visit France until he gave a satisfactory explanation for saying Sunday that French Jews should emigrate to Israel 'as early as possible.' Chirac's...

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Controversy Over Muslims Wearing Religious Stoles at U.C. Irvine

July 19, 2004

Source: Muslim Wake Up

http://www.muslimwakeup.com/archives/000893.php

On July 19, 2004 Muslim Wake Up reported that "A huge controversy (has erupted) over 11 UCI students who planned to wear an Islamic-themed stole (i.e. the sashes worn over the shoulders by graduates) at their graduation ceremony... a whole host of Jewish organizations, including the American Jewish Congress, have been demanding that the university administration ban the stoles, since they contend that...

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