human rights

Jewish groups mourn passing of human rights negotiator Max Kampelman

Jewish groups mourned the passing of Max Kampelman, the top U.S. human rights negotiator who straddled the Carter and Reagan presidencies and who helped bring about recognition of the plight of Soviet Jews.

Rabbis for Human Rights-North America ends ties to Israeli group

Rabbis for Human Rights-North America has changed its name and ended its financial and formal ties with Rabbis for Human Rights in Israel.

Carter backs church leaders’ letter threatening Israel aid

Former President Jimmy Carter commended a letter from Christian leaders to Congress calling for an investigation of Israel’s human rights record and criticizing U.S. military aid to the country.

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