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	� Good for the Jews? It's a Heckuva Time to Be Jewish By Rabbi Shmuley Boteach Black Anti-Semitism Most blacks aren't anti-Jew, but enough are that the Democrats should be worried. By Debra Dickerson Bad for the Jews, Bad for the Country Joseph Lieberman has strayed from the best aspects of Jewish tradition. By Rabbi Michael Lerner Jewish Scapegoat? 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 A Deathblow Against Anti-Semitism Candidate Lieberman has the opportunity, virtually unparalleled in world history, to strike a blow against "the longest hatred." By Rabbi David Wolpe Why Orthodox Jews Are Nervous Orthodox groups have downplayed Lieberman's religion, while non-Orthodox ones have gushed. By Ari Goldman Lessons from Another Jew in High Places What we can learn from America's first openly Jewish officeholder. By Rodger Kamenetz Stronger Than Any Sermon Joe Lieberman's example proves that putting Torah first is not incompatible with living in contemporary society. By Eytan Kobre Good for Gore? Joe Lieberman, Freedom Rider The veep nominee's record as a civil rights warrior can help the Dems keep the black vote. By Debra Dickerson Gore's Shrewd Political Calculus By Ed Kilgore, political director of the Democratic Leadership Council Why Christian Conservatives Like Lieberman, but Won't Vote for Him Even fundamentalists love his piety. By Rod Dreher An Unorthodox Choice Aligned on social issues but sharply divided on abortion, how will evangelicals react to Joseph Lieberman? By Richard Land A Choice That Will Alienate Blacks Blacks may think Gore has snubbed them in picking Lieberman. By Armstrong Williams How Jews Win in Christian States Like Kansas' Daniel Glickman, Lieberman won in a traditionalist Christian state partly by playing against type. By Gregg Easterbrook How Will He Play in the Bible Belt? Despite a few awkward moments, Southerners welcome Jewish politicians. By Lauren F. Winner Will Lieberman's Nomination Drive Muslims to George W. Bush? Actually, many figure that if it can happen to a Jew, it can happen to a Muslim. By Rhonda Roumani Good for the Soul? Want Family Values? Compassion? Vote for the Orthodox Guy Senator Lieberman's faith gives moral weight to the Democratic ticket. By Shmuley Boteach Maybe All Politicians Should Observe the Sabbath Lieberman's religious observance hasn't hindered his ability to serve the public. It may even enhance it. By Joseph Telushkin Resources Jewish VP Discussion News Coverage From the Associated Press -Gore Picks Lieberman as Running Mate -Jesse Jackson Says Nation Should Rejoice -Dallas NAACP Head Resigns After Suspension for Lieberman Comment -Dallas NAACP Leader Under Fire for Lieberman Remark What's an Orthodox Jew? As a modern Orthodox Jew, Lieberman navigates two worlds. By Michael Kress Lieberman's Political--and Jewish--Antecedents By Julia Lieblich Tipper and Hadassah: Second-Ladies Club 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 Related Links �				� A Look At The Stats Is America ready for a Jewish Vice President? A look back at Gallup data from the last presidential election reveals something surprising--among the most interesting attitudes to watch are those of the Jews themselves. What worries you most about Lieberman? He'll be reflexively pro-Israel. He won't be able to work on Saturday. He's too liberal. He's too conservative. Nothing worries me about Lieberman. View Results Join The Discussion "What would matter to me is how the person lives their lives and practices their faith. I would never vote for a person who says they are of the Jewish faith but it is really just a cultural, secular thing with them. Morals and values play into it. Same for Christians. You have to walk the walk-talk the talk." -- Creole