JEWS

Addresses

Historical Relationship Between Judaism and Islam: Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan, E1958-E1960 [27SE]

Holocaust Remembrance Commemoration: Laura Bush, E1701 [29JY]

Introduction of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf: Jack Rosen, E1949 [27SE]

Liberation of Auschwitz Anniversary: Elie Wiesel, E209 [10FE]

———Kofi Annan, U.N., E167 [8FE]

———Paul D. Wolfowitz, Dept. of Defense, E169 [8FE]

———Silvan Shalom, E216 [10FE]

———Vartan Oskanian, E278 [18FE]

Memory Is Powerful: Charlie Dann, E1242 [15JN]

Appointments

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, S1309 [10FE], S3090 [17MR], H8645 [3OC], H8652 [6OC]

Articles and editorials

Check the Calendar—Cheshvan Is Now Jewish Social Action Month, S12348 [3NO]

In the Holocaust, Hide-and-Seek Was No Game, E1883 [15SE]

Rabbis' Comments After Katrina Show the Need To Repair the World, S12347 [3NO]

Will We `Never Forget'?, H169 [25JA]

Bills and resolutions

Albania: commend for protecting and saving the lives of the majority of Jews living in Albania during the Holocaust (see H. Res. 495), H8846 [17OC]

American Jewish History Month: observance (see S. Con. Res. 73), S13787 [16DE] (see H. Con. Res. 315), H11654 [14DE]

Association of University Teachers: condemn recent vote by British trade union to boycott Bar-Ilan University and the University of Haifa (see H. Res. 279), H3331 [16MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 63), H630 [15FE]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see S. 1354), S7820 [30JN] (see H.R. 3198), H5602 [30JN]

David Berger National Memorial: technical corrections to designation legislation (see S. 1464), S8745 [22JY] (see H.R. 3564), H7559 [28JY]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 4604), H12048 [16DE]

Frank, Anne: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 48), H3055 [5MY]

Holocaust: commend countries and organizations marking anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and strengthen fight against racism, intolerance, bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, and anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 39), H196 [25JA]

———observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust (see S. Res. 18), S574 [26JA] (see H. Con. Res. 19), H141 [20JA]

Holocaust Commemoration Week: designate (see S. Res. 90), S2995 [17MR]

Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (see H.R. 743), H581 [10FE]

Israel: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 151), S5532 [19MY] (see H. Con. Res. 149), H3198 [11MY]

———recognition of Jerusalem as capital (see H.R. 588), H352 [2FE]

———recognition of Jerusalem as capital before the U.S. recognizes a Palestinian state (see S.J. Res. 14), S3897 [19AP]

———recognize suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians and acknowledge sacrifices made by settlers who voluntarily left the Gaza Strip (see H. Res. 448), H8088 [15SE]

Middle East: prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority and for programs, projects, and activities in the West Bank and Gaza (see H.R. 1143), H1023 [8MR]

Museums: dedication of expanded museum complex at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Authority in Israel (see S. Res. 79), S2483 [10MR]

Poland: commend philanthropic organizations and individuals for supporting establishment of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw (see H. Res. 416), H7562 [28JY]

Religion: congratulate communities on seven-year completion of the 11th cycle of daily study of the Talmud (see H. Res. 124), H847 [1MR]

Romania: provide equitable restitution to certain religious communities for property confiscated by the former Communist government (see H. Res. 191), H1846 [6AP]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4045), H8808 [7OC]

Special days and holidays: protect symbols and traditions of Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa (see H. Res. 615), H11879 [15DE]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (see S. Res. 184), S7614 [29JN] (see S. Res. 240), S10119 [15SE] (see H. Res. 54), H236 [26JA] (see H. Res. 282), H3435 [17MY]

Wiesenthal, Simon: honor life and work and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance (see H. Con. Res. 248), H8162 [20SE]

———tribute (see S. Res. 245), S10295 [21SE]

World War II: ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 474), H284 [1FE]

Excerpts

``Seven Roads to Freedom,'' Miroslawa Zawadzka and Andrzej Zawadzki, H157-H166 [25JA]

Letters

Jewish Social Action Month: Michael Melchior, Deputy Minister of Israel for Israeli Society & the World Jewish Community, S12347 [3NO]

Placement of al-Manar (satellite television station) on the Dept. of the Treasury Specially Designated Global Terrorist list: several Senators, S11652 [20OC]

Prohibit torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW: Gerry Serotta and Brian Walt, Rabbis for Human Rights North America (organization), E2380 [17NO]

Lists

Rabbis for Human Rights North America (organization) signatories to letter on prohibiting torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of enemy POW, E2381-E2384 [17NO]

Poems

``Miracle, Josephina Prins,'' Ophelia Snyder, H2630 [27AP]

Press releases

Reform Jewish Movement Calls on Senator Frist To Repudiate Claim That Judicial Nominees Are Victims of a ``Filibuster Against Faith'': Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, S4147 [22AP]

Remarks in House

Adubato, Stephen, Jr.: Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award recipient, E712 [21AP]

Adubato, Stephen, Sr.: Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award recipient, E712 [21AP]

Ahmadinejad, Mahmoud: condemn anti-Israel sentiments, E2202, E2204 [27OC]

American and International Societies for Yad Vashem: tribute, E2415 [18NO]

American Jewish History Month: observance (H. Con. Res. 315), H11600-H11602, H11604 [14DE], E2552 [15DE]

Association of University Teachers: condemn recent vote by British trade union to boycott Bar-Ilan University and the University of Haifa, H3440 [18MY]

Bayonne, NJ: tribute to UJA Federation of Bayonne, E865 [4MY]

Bosma, Marinus A.: Yad Vashem Righteous Among the Nations award recipient, E1355 [24JN]

Brooklyn, NY: tribute to Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush, E531 [5AP]

———tribute to United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg, E440 [14MR], E608 [12AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 63), H803, H804 [1MR]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of Beth Israel—The West Temple, E1050 [20MY]

———tribute to Maltz Museun of Jewish Heritage, E2130 [19OC]

Corcoran, Joseph J.: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism Award recipient, E965 [13MY]

Gardner, Candy: San Antonio, TX, Temple Beth-El Sisterhood Or Tamid award recipient, E998 [17MY]

Greenwald, David and Carol: Seligman J. Strauss Lodge No. 139 of B'Nai B'rith Community Service Award recipients, E446 [16MR]

Hamden, CT: anniversary of Congregation Mishkan Israel, E436 [14MR]

History: anniversary of settlement in U.S., E1774 [7SE]

Holocaust: commend countries and organizations marking anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and strengthen fight against racism, intolerance, bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, and anti-Semitism (H. Res. 39), H149-H170 [25JA], E106 [26JA], E119, E121 [1FE], E158 [2FE]

———observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust, H2630 [27AP], E167, E169 [8FE], E209, E216 [10FE], E278 [18FE]

———remembrance, H3035-H3042, H3046 [5MY], E868 [4MY], E909, E911 [9MY], E916 [10MY], E930, E932 [11MY], E990 [16MY], E1701 [29JY]

Israel: independence anniversary, H3117 [11MY], E951, E955 [12MY], E957, E958, E960, E961, E972, E973, E974 [13MY]

———independence anniversary (H. Con. Res. 149), H3724-H3728 [23MY], E1072 [24MY], E1114, E1134 [26MY]

———U.S. policy, H8229-H8233 [21SE]

Jerusalem Day: observance, E1169 [8JN]

Jewish Social Action Month: observance, E2265 [3NO]

Koster, Norma and Bernie: Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award recipients, E1118 [26MY]

Kuropas, Myron: Dept. of State investigation into selection for participation in U.S. delegation to Ukrainian Presidential inauguration, H257 [1FE]

Los Altos Hills, CA: anniversary of Congregation Beth Am, E724 [21AP]

Martin, William C.: Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County, MI, Humanitarian Award recipient, H1748 [5AP], E532 [5AP]

Middle East: prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority and for programs, projects, and activities in the West Bank and Gaza, H1464, H1497-H1500 [15MR]

National Gaucher Foundation: tribute, E2164 [25OC]

Poland: commend philanthropic organizations and individuals for supporting establishment of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw (H. Res. 416), E1699 [29JY]

Ramer, Bruce M.: American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award recipient, E322 [1MR]

Redwood City, CA: anniversary of Temple Beth Jacob, E467 [17MR]

Religion: congratulate communities on seven-year completion of the 11th cycle of daily study of the Talmud (H. Res. 124), H808-H810 [1MR]

Romania: provide equitable restitution to certain religious communities for property confiscated by the former Communist government (H. Res. 191), H3729-H3732 [23MY]

Rooth, Judy and Alan: Northwest Indiana State of Israel Bonds/Development Corporation for Israel Jerusalem Medal recipient, E1839 [14SE]

Rosh Hashanah: observance, E2054, E2060 [7OC]

Rubin, Tibor (Ted): Medal of Honor recipient, E2029 [6OC]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4045), E2071 [7OC]

Sonoma, CA: tribute to children of Congregation Shir Shalom for statement condemning attacks against civilians in the Darfur Region of Sudan, E1006 [18MY]

Stern, Saul: Project Interchange (organization) Am Yisrael Chai Award recipient, E541 [5AP]

Sukkot: observance of Jewish holiday, E2252 [3NO]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (H. Res. 282), H4152-H4157 [7JN]

———discrimination against Israel, H2479 [26AP]

———oppose anti-Semitic statements and anti-Israel resolutions, H4669-H4671 [17JN]

U.S. Junior Girls Soccer Team: World Maccabi Games Gold Medal award recipients, E1919 [21SE]

Ufberg, Margery A.: United Hebrew Institute Shofar Award recipient, E1327 [24JN]

Wiesenthal, Simon: honor life and work and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance (H. Con. Res. 248), H8674-H8678 [6OC], E2062 [7OC], E2117 [18OC]

Wohl, Amiel: Coalition for Mutual Respect Yitzhak Rabin Peacemaker Award recipient, E1805 [8SE]

Yom Kippur: observance, E2060 [7OC]

Remarks in Senate

American Jewish History Month: observance (S. Con. Res. 73), S13857 [16DE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 63), S1957 [2MR]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (S. 1354), S7837 [30JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: placement of al-Manar (satellite television station) on the Specially Designated Global Terrorist list, S11652 [20OC]

Hanukkah: observance, S13969 [17DE]

History: anniversary of first Jewish community in America, S9278 [28JY]

Holocaust: observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust, S373, S375, S426-S428 [25JA], S643 [31JA]

———observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust (S. Res. 18), S552, S553 [26JA]

———remembrance, S4392 [27AP]

Holocaust Commemoration Week: designate (S. Res. 90), S3088 [17MR]

Indianapolis, IN: anniversary of Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, S12235 [2NO]

Israel: democracy efforts, S5250 [17MY]

———independence anniversary, S5048 [12MY]

———independence anniversary (S. Res. 151), S5548 [19MY]

Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley: anniversary, S431 [25JA]

Jewish Social Action Month: observance, S12346 [3NO]

Malaysia: perceptions of the U.S., S2419 [10MR]

Martin, William C.: Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County, MI, Humanitarian Award recipient, S3141 [4AP]

Middle East: prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority and for programs, projects, and activities in the West Bank and Gaza, S3628 [14AP], S4819 [10MY]

Mount Pleasant, MI: anniversary of Temple Benjamin, S7425 [27JN]

Museums: dedication of expanded museum complex at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Authority in Israel (S. Res. 79), S2501 [10MR]

Passover holiday: observance, S4537 [28AP]

Republican Jewish Coalition: commend advertisement in New York (NY) Times supporting the war on terror, S13497 [13DE]

Rosh Hashanah: observance, S11060 [5OC]

U.N.: address anti-Semitism (S. Res. 184), S7641 [29JN]

———address anti-Semitism (S. Res. 240), S10150 [15SE]

United Jewish Communities (organization): tribute to efforts to provide relief for States impacted by Hurricane Katrina, S10820 [3OC]

Wiesenthal, Simon: tribute (S. Res. 245), S10254-S10257 [21SE]

Reports

Global Anti-Semitism: Dept. of State, H151-H153 [25JA]

Reports filed

Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1354), S13160 [17NO]

Resolutions by organizations

Celebrate 350—Jewish Life in America, 1654-2004: several Jewish organizations, E1775 [7SE]

Statements

Conflict in Darfur, Sudan: Children of Congregation Shir Shalom, Sonoma, CA, E1006 [18MY]

Jewish Community Expresses Support for Israel's Disengagement Plan: Nancy K. Kaufman and Susan A. Calechman, Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston, MA, E1768 [7SE], E1822 [13SE]

Jewish Social Action Month: Several Rabbis, S12347 [3NO]

———Yosef I. Abramowitz, Jewish Family and Life (nonprofit organization), S12347 [3NO]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 63, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust, H803 [1MR]

H. Con. Res. 149, Israel independence anniversary, H3724 [23MY]

H. Con. Res. 248, honor life and work of Simon Wiesenthal and reaffirm commitment to the fight against anit-Semitism and intolerance, H8674 [6OC]

H. Con. Res. 315, American Jewish History Month, H11600 [14DE]

H. Res. 39, commend countries and organizations marking anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and strengthen fight against racism, intolerance, bigotry, prejudice, discrimination, and anti-Semitism, H149 [25JA]

H. Res. 124, congratulate Jewish communities on seven-year completion of the 11th cycle of daily study of the Talmud, H808 [1MR]

H. Res. 191, provide equitable restitution to certain Romanian religious communities for property confiscated by the former Communist government, H3729 [23MY]

H. Res. 282, urge U.N. to address anti-Semitism, H4152 [7JN]

S. 1354, Wartime Treatment Study Act, S7838-S7840 [30JN]

S. Con. Res. 73, American Jewish History Month, S13857 [16DE]

S. Res. 18, observe anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camp and honor victims of the Holocaust, S553, S609 [26JA]

S. Res. 79, dedication of expanded museum complex at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Authority in Israel, S2496, S2501 [10MR]

S. Res. 90, Holocaust Commemoration Week, S3070, S3088 [17MR]

S. Res. 151, Israel independence anniversary, S5546, S5548 [19MY]

S. Res. 184, address anti-Semitism in the U.N., S7641 [29JN]

S. Res. 240, address anti-Semitism in the U.N., S10130, S10150 [15SE]

S. Res. 245, tribute to Simon Wiesenthal, S10256, S10303 [21SE]

Tributes

Wiesenthal, Simon, S10423 [26SE], E1919 [21SE]