Monday, 10 January 2011

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Giffords known for her openness and Judaism

Gabrielle Giffords was shot at an event that was typical of the Arizona congresswoman's politics and personality: no barriers, all comers -- Democrats, Republicans and independents welcome to talk about what was on their minds and in their hearts.Read more »

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, shown speaking to a Chicago Jewish group in Washington, D.C., said a turning point in her spiritual path took place after a trip to Israel in 2001.

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Did rhetoric play a role?

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords faced vandalism and heated rhetoric marked by violent imagery in her re-election campaign. Now a debate is emerging over whether it played a role in the Arizona lawmaker's shooting, JTA's Ron Kampeas reports.

Prayers for Giffords' recovery

A tearful healing service was held at the small Reform Congregation Chaverim, Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' synagogue in Tucson, The New York Times reports.