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It’s not yet finished, but the first of six small, lightweight Torahs for Jewish chaplains was marched to the stage Tuesday at the Jewish Federations of North America’sGeneral Assembly. Accompanied by an honor guard of Jewish service personnel and the sounds of Celine Dion singing "God Bless America," the Torah received a standing ovation from […]

The National Council of Jewish Women is strongly condemning passage of what it calls a “draconian” amendment to the House health-care bill that bans any government funds from going towards abortion — except in the cases of rape, incest and when the mother’s life is in danger — and prohibits anyone who receives a government […]