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<channel><title><![CDATA[Blog4Change.org - Comments for article: Focused Faith]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.blog4change.org]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>webmaster@blog4change.org</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:31:59 UTC</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Focused Faith]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/3230/1/Focused-Faith/Page1.html#Comment4764</link><description><![CDATA[...Steve, Gabby Giffords did not just have one Jewish parent. She was depely Jewish herself, and an outspoken Zionist.There is a profile of Giffords titled  at the JTA site.Giffords' father is Jewish and her mother is a Christian Scientist, and she was raised in both faiths.Her husband, Mark Kelly, presumably is not Jewish.As far as her discovery of her faith, "The turning point came in 2001 following a tour of Israel with the American Jewish Committee, she told The Arizona Star in 2007."It just cemented the fact that I wanted to spend more time with my own personal, spiritual growth. I felt very committed to Judaism," she said."Giffords, who last week took the oath of office for her third term in Congress, has pushed Jewish and pro-Israel issues to the forefront at the state and federal levels. She initiated an Arizona law facilitating Holocaust-era insurance claims for survivors, and in Congress she led an effort to keep Iran from obtaining parts for combat aircraft.She didn't stint in seeking Jewish and pro-Israel funding. Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.), the premier pro-Israel lawmaker in Congress, fundraised for her, as did Steve Rabinowitz, the Washington public relations maven whose shop represents a slate of Jewish groups. 'She was so heimishe, so down to earth,' Rabinowitz, himself from Tucson, recalled of his fundraiser last spring."<br/><br/>
Comment posted by Cecilia at 1:59 pm, Sun 18th Oct 2015]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Cecilia)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 Oct 2015 13:59:38 UTC]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.blog4change.org/articles/3230/1/Focused-Faith/Page1.html#Comment4764</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focused Faith]]></title><link>http://www.blog4change.org/articles/3230/1/Focused-Faith/Page1.html#Comment4670</link><description><![CDATA[Hey Andy,It was great to meet and chat with you, if only briefly , on Saturday at the Army Band Workshop. Marty Erickson, iuctodnred us .It is great to meet other  younger  professionals in the tuba-euph world that are inspiring and positive role models.I will defiantly be checking into your blogs and what you are accomplishing!  I regret that I did not get to hear you play, but hope to get that opportunity sometime soon.  Marty says you are FABULOUS!!aside:  I was sitting behind you at the Sat night concert LOVE the tuba with flames ink!!Leigh Hurtz,Head TeacherOur Children's Center, MontessoriState College, PA<br/><br/>
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