Beliefnet's Lieberman Coverage

Beliefnet columnists and other writers comment on Al Gore's selection of Sen. Joseph Lieberman, an Orthodox Jew, as his running mate. Read the articles and

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Joseph Lieberman has strayed from the best aspects of Jewish tradition

By Rabbi Michael Lerner

Senator Lieberman's faith gives moral weight to the Democratic ticket

By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

As a modern Orthodox Jew, Lieberman navigates two worlds

By Michael Kress

They may admire Lieberman's private life, but not his voting record--especially on abortion

By Rod Dreher

Hillary and Tipper seemed like sisters. This time the Dem's campaign bus will be an experiment in diversity. A chart of the differences between Tipper Gore and Hadassah Lieberman

Orthodox groups have downplayed Lieberman's religion, while non-Orthodox ones have gushed. What are the Orthodox afraid of?

By Ari L. Goldman

Blacks may think Gore has snubbed them in picking Lieberman--especially when an African-American wasn't in the running

By Armstrong Williams

Lieberman's religious observance hasn't hindered his ability to serve the public. It may even enhance it

By Joseph Telushkin

Candidate Lieberman has the opportunity, virtually unparalleled in world history, to strike a blow against 'the longest hatred'

By Rabbi David Wolpe

Like Kansas' Daniel Glickman, Lieberman won in a traditionalist Christian state partly by playing against type

By Gregg Easterbrook

Why Lieberman was a smart choice

By Ed Kilgore

With the nomination of an Orthodox Jew to the Democratic ticket, will Muslims turn to the Republican Party? Not necessarily

By Rhonda Roumani

Despite a few awkward moments, Southerners welcome Jewish politicians

By Lauren F. Winner

With one of their own up for veep, Jews are thrilled. They're also worried that Lieberman's failings could be blamed on them all

By Tova Mirvis

Public says Lieberman's being Jewish makes no difference; Bush's lead narrows dramatically among registered voters

By David W. Moore