February 2, 2010
Straight Talk About Jews And Immigration

by Stephen Steinlight
Special To The Jewish Week


Defying conventional wisdom, a recent public opinion survey reveals an historic shift in American-Jewish opinion on immigration, marking the end of consensus on what seemed an iconic allegiance, absolute and immutable. The ascending trend is support for immigration law enforcement, not illegal immigration. Nostalgia for a mythologized past is being superseded by concern about America’s future.
Conducted by Zogby for the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) and released late December, “Religious Leaders Versus Members: An Examination of Contrasting Views on Immigrationâ€