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FOCUS ON ISSUES Hate crimes, guns, religious freedom top the agenda for returning Congress

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (JTA) – After a summer marred by anti-Semitic violence, Jewish lobbyists are vowing to push lawmakers to enact stricter laws to combat hate crimes and control guns. As Congress returns from its August recess, both efforts are likely to garner a high profile, although it remains unclear whether meaningful changes will be […]

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Human rights groups applaud ban on Israeli method of interrogation

JERUSALEM, Sept. 6 (JTA) – Human rights groups are hailing an end to Israel’s use of interrogation methods they say are tantamount to torture. Israel’s High Court of Justice on Monday barred the Shin Bet domestic security service from using physical force when questioning prisoners. In its decision, the panel of nine justices unanimously ruled […]

FOCUS ON ISSUES Rejuvenated Hillel more active in Jewish college life nationwide

NEW YORK, Sept. 6 (JTA) –Fraternities and Hillels once stood in diametric opposition on the scale of what”s considered cool in college life: frats brought to mind “Animal House,” while Hillels were known as the “synagogue on campus.” Students at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti won”t find such a strong distinction this year at the […]

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