As an organization that grew from 5 Jewish agencies in 1895 to more than 80 agencies in 1995. it has developed into one of the most successful charitable organizations in the world. Throughout these years. the CJP has had extraordinary success in improving the lives of countless people. The CJP has helped to alleviate the horrors of the past by assisting in the rescue and resettlement of hundreds of thousands of survivors of the Holocaust. and it has faced the challenges of the present by assisting in the emigration and resettlement of large numbern of Soviet Jews. It has also laid a solid foundation for promoting social justice through programs that create jobs. help the needy. care for the elderly. and educate children. During my years in the Senate. I have been proud to work with members of the CJP on many social programs in Massachusetts. including Jewish vocational services. family services. and Big Brother/Big Sister programs. We have worked together to develop counseling and job training initiatives for the Jewish community in our State. and we have helped over 5.000 Jewish immigrants during the past 6 years find jobs in Massachusetts. We have also worked together to ensure that young persons in need of role models have the opportunity to participate in the Big Brother/Big Sister programs in Massachusetts. It has also been a privilege to work with the CJP against antisemitism in the former Soviet Union and for the right of emigration. The CJPs centennial celebration comes during a time of great challenge and great opportunity for the friends of Israel. All of us deplore the tragic violence that continues to plague the peace process in the Middle East.
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