Studio In Harvard Row Mall The don't want to formally con- done the behavior that might have been associated with the transmission of the disease. That's one of the primary issues of AIDS: Can you separate the sexuality from the illness? The Jewish at- titude has generally been that you can, but it's not easy and it's not comfortable." Only recently have some mainline Jewish groups began to forge AIDS policies. "For example, the American Jewish Committee is develop- ing-a full statement on AIDS, and they're involved in lobby- ing for a federal anti- discrimination bill. The right wing is mobilizing against this bill; a lot of people believe that testimony from the religious community in sup- port of anti-discrimination policies will be crucial. So the Jewish groups could play a pivotal role." Although Najjar empha- sizes the practical aspects of the fight against AIDS, his personal emphasis seems to be on the need for the com- munity to provide succor to Jewish victims. "Part of my message is just to describe my feelings," Naj- jar said. "I go to a synagogue and tell them: I was raised in a place like this, I'm part of you — and I have very mixed feelings about what you're do- ing. You're providing millions of dollars for Jews in the Soviet Union who you'Nie never seen — but you have a problem with people right here who are suffering with AIDS. This has to change." Hate Crimes Bill Backers Plan Blitz Backers of a revived hate crimes statistics bill plan to make their move in Congress this week with a legislative blitz designed to blunt the im- pact of ultra-conservative op- ponents of the bill. The measure, which has been championed by groups like the Anti-Defamation League of the B'nai B'rith and the American Jewish Committee, would provide federal mechanisms for the collection of statistics on crimes based on the victims' race, religion or sexual preference. Last year, a similar measure passed the House with an overwhelming ma- jority, and appeared headed for an easy Senate victory. But in the frantic wheeling and dealing in the closing moments of the election-year session, Sen. Jesse Helms, (R- N.C.), derailed the bill with a broadside of crippling amendments. Opposition to the bill has become a top priority for some groups on the Christian Right because of its proposed inclu- sion of statistics on gay- bashing. But during planning sessions before the current Congress, backers of the hate- crimes package voted not to scrap the controversial provi- sions. This year, supporters plan to hit hard and fast. A House version will be in- troduced by Rep. John Con- yers, (D-Mich.), Rep. Pat Schroeder, (D-Colo.), Rep. Con- nie Morella, (R-Md.), Rep. Ted Weiss, (D-N.Y.), and Rep. Barney Frank, (D-Mass.). and others. In the Senate, a companion bill will go out over the signatures of Sen. Paul Simon, (D-111.). and Sen. Orrin Hatch, (R-Utah). At the same time, activists in the Jewish community are shoring up coalitions to offset the impact of the Christian Right. Leahy Tougher Than Inouye The departure of Sen. Dan Inouye from the chair of the Foreign Operations Subcom- mittee of the Senate Ap- propriations Committee is already proving nettlesome to the pro-Israel community here in Washington. Inouye was replaced in the committee's top slot by Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, (D-Vt.). Although he has strong sup- porters among the corps of Jewish activists, Leahy brings a vastly different style to the post. The foreign ops committee plays a pivotal role in the perennial battle over foreign aid. 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