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American Jewish Committee http://www.ajc.org E-Mail: PR@ajc.org PO Box 705 New York, NY 10150 Phone: 212-751-4000 Fax: 212-891-1492 |
"Our Mission : To safeguard the welfare
and security of Jews in the United States, in Israel, and throughout the
world. To strengthen the basic principles of pluralism around the world,
as the best defense against anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry. To
enhance the quality of American Jewish life by helping to ensure Jewish
continuity and deepen ties between American and Israeli Jews." (http://www.ajc.org/WhoWeAre/MissionAndHistory.asp) |
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American Jewish Congress http://www.ajcongress.org E-Mail: washrep@ajcongress.org Stephen Wise Congress House 15 E 84th St. New York, NY 10028 Phone: 212-879-4500 Fax: 212-249-3672 |
"...AJCongress has its mission to: protect fundamental constitutional freedoms and American democratic institutions, particularly the civil and religious rights and liberties of all Americans and the separation of church and state; advance the security and prosperity of the State of Israel and its democratic institutions, and to support Israel's search for peaceful relations with its neighbors in the region; advance social and economic justice, women's equality, and human rights at home and abroad; remain vigilant against anti-Semitism, racism, and other forms of bigotry, and to celebrate cultural diversity and promote unity in American life; and invigorate and enhance Jewish religious, institutional, communal and cultural life at home and abroad, and seek creative ways to express Jewish identity, ethics and values." (http://www.ajcongress.org/about.htm) |
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Anti-Defamation League http://www.adl.org 823 UN Plaza New York, NY 10017-3560 Phone: 212-490-2525 Fax: 212-867-0779 |
"The
immediate object of the League is to stop, by appeals to reason and conscience
and, if necessary, by appeals to law, the defamation of the Jewish people.
Its ultimate purpose is to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens
alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against
and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens." (http://www.adl.org/main_about_adl.asp) |
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B'nai B'rith International http://www.bnaibrith.org E-mail: internet@bnaibrith.org 2020 K St. NW, 7th Floor Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202-857-6600 |
"Key Issues and Activities: Maintaining ironclad relations between the United States Congress and Israel. Providing support to allies of the United States and Israel. Working to ensure that our support for civil liberties is in accord with the necessity for strong antiterrorism laws. Endorsing the expansion of hate crimes legislation. Finding ways to lessen Western dependence on Persian Gulf energy. Supporting budget increases in prostate cancer research. Promoting free trade legislation for Latin America." (http://bnaibrith.org/ppolicy/chrpp/laffairs.cfm) |
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National Council of Jewish Women http://www.ncjw.org E-Mail: action@ncjwdc.org 1707 L St. NW, Suite 950 Washington, DC 20036-4206 Phone: 202-296-2588 Fax: 202-331-7792 |
"The National
Council of Jewish Women is a volunteer organization, inspired by Jewish
values, that works through a program of research, education, advocacy and
community service to improve the quality of life for women, children and
families and strives to ensure individual rights and freedoms for all."
(http://www.ncjw.org/html/AboutNCJW/ContactNCJW/) |