This work brings together a complete picture of the past, present, and future of Jewish political participation. Topics range from Jewish leadership and identity, to Jews in Congress, on the Supreme Court, and in presidential administrations, and on to Jewish influence in the media, and the lobbies

Both analytical and anecdotal, the essays in Jews in American Politics offer deep insight into serious questions about the dilemmas that Jews in public service face, as well as humorous sidelights and authoritative reference materials never before collected in one source. The story of the rich tradition of Jewish participation in American political life provides an indispensable resource for any serious follower of American politics, especially in election year 2004.