"While we typically survey physicians to obtain their opinions on
medical issues, we are also interested in their views regarding
ethical and social issues because they work very closely with their
patients and the general public," said Rich Berke, Esquire, Director
of Operations and Legal Affairs, HCD Research.edu/finkelstein. For additional
information on HCD Research, access the company's web site at
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district of San Francisco marked the beginning of his efforts to evoke
social, religious and cultural change throughout the world. Opening the series
is renowned author, philosopher and lecturer, Harold S. Rabbi
Laureate of Temple Israel in Natick, Massachusetts, his books include
the best-seller "When Bad Things Happen to Good People," "How Good Do
We Have to Be?" and "Who Needs God.m.
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viewed at http://www.com/schiavo/ The national e-survey is
being conducted by HCD Research and The Finkelstein Institute for
Social and Religious Research as part of their continuing
investigation of the social, political and economic issues confronting
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Generally, support for compassionate behavior was uniformly strong
across all political and religious groups.

Findings include:

Among those describing themselves as politically conservative
or politically liberal, 97% and 98% respectively agreed to
help

99% of those who attend worship services weekly and 98% of
those who never attend services were willing to help

Religious affiliation played no role in determining who might
be a Good Samaritan: almost identical percentages (in the low
to high 90% range) of all religious groups, as well as
self-described secularists and spiritual but not religious
persons, stated that they would be willing to help

A majority of physicians believe that religious upbringing is
either very important (28%) or important (41%) to one 's
willingness to act as a Good Samaritan

75% of physicians support "Good Samaritan " laws that protect
doctors, and in some states, the general public, from
liability

73% of physicians and the general public believe that
individual compassion is sufficient to ensure altruistic
behavior and that state intervention is not necessary

"The public should find comfort in the fact that, fear of lawsuits
and personal risk notwithstanding, so many doctors and fellow citizens
are ready to act as Good Samaritans.jtsa.com, a political ad
testing web site for the 2004 Presidential campaign.J. Founded in 1886 as a
rabbinical school, The Jewish Theological Seminary today is the
academic and spiritual center of Conservative Judaism worldwide ,
encompassing a world-class library and five schools.jtsa. pulpit rabbis, Schulweis has a legacy of
scholarship, creativity, community development and spiritual
expression that has enriched the lives of Jews and non-Jews alike. To
recognize the potential for goodness in the face of the Holocaust , he
established the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous. Most recently, via the Jewish World Watch
program, numerous congregations all over the world have joined VBS in
responding to the Darfur crisis. The Institute's inaugural
symposium begins Wednesday, March 30 at 7:30 p."
At 7:30 p.

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Doctors and consumers drawn from the general public were
given an accident scenario -- a driver swerving to avoid a wild animal
crashes into a tree -- and then asked whether they would stop to help.jtsa .hcdsurveys. Mittleman , Director of the Finkelstein Institute, please
contact Sherry Kirschenbaum in the Department of Communications at
(212) 678-8953; or email kirschenbaum@jtsa. The company's services include
traditional and web-based marketing and communications research. Schulweis and mark the
establishment of the Harold M.

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1886 as a rabbinical school, JTS today is the academic and spiritual
center of Conservative Judaism worldwide, encompassing a world-class
library and five schools. HCD
Research is also the developer of readmylipz.
The survey is being conducted this afternoon and tomorrow, and
results will be available as they are obtained from this national
random sampling of physicians., at
908-638-5555 or vinmcg@earthlink.edu

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The poll was conducted by the Louis Finkelstein Institute for
Religious and Social Studies and HCD Research as part of their
continuing exploration of the moral and religious beliefs of American
physicians. JTS trains tomorrow's religious,
educational , academic and lay leaders for the Jewish community and
beyond. The company's services include
traditional and web-based marketing and advertising research.----HCD Research
and The Louis Finkelstein Institute for Social and Religious Research
are conducting a national poll directed to more than 15,000 U.
physicians regarding their views on the Terri Schiavo life support
case. health care system.edu. To schedule an
interview with Glenn Kessler, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, HCD
Research, please contact Vince McGourty, M+M Communications, Inc.hcdi.
Greenberg is President Emeritus and Cofounder of The National Center
for Learning and Leadership (CLAL).

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New Survey Reveals Strong Willingness to Act as Good Samaritans; Large Majority Would Aid Accident Victims

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Beginning March 30, 2005, this gathering of great modern Jewish
rabbinic leaders will be moderated by VBS Rabbi Edward Feinstein. The celebration will culminate with a Gala Dinner on
Sunday, April 3, 2005.
Friday, April 1, evening services at VBS will begin at 8:15 p. Ellenson is a distinguished
rabbi, scholar, and leader of the Reform Movement , internationally
recognized for his publications and research in the areas of Jewish
religious thought, ethics, and modern Jewish history.

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These results confirm the
vitality of the fine tradition of American volunteerism, as well as
Americans' suspicion of legislating morality," stated Dr.edu /research/finkelstein/surveys/index. See www.jtsa.net

HCD Research is a marketing and communications research company
headquartered in Flemington, NJ. Schulweis Institute, Temple Valley Beth
Shalom (VBS) of Encino is hosting "A Conversation of the Learned. Remarks will also be heard from
Professor Rabbi David Hartman, Founder and Director of the Shalom
Hartman Institute.

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Mittleman or Rich Berke , please contact Sherry Kirschenbaum
in the Department of Communications at (212) 678-8953; or email
shkirschenbaum@jtsa.net

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LOS ANGELES----To honor and
celebrate the achievements of Rabbi Harold M .
Rabbis Harold Kushner, David Hartman, Irving "Yitz" Greenberg and
David Ellenson are slated to participate in lectures and public
conversations. Kushner.

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Feature Editors/Lifestyle Editors /Health Editors

NEW YORK----The recent tsunami
disaster in Asia has produced a worldwide outpouring of generosity and
compassion. How compassionate are Americans when disasters or
accidents are closer to home? A new national survey of 1,027
physicians and 1,435 members of the general public that probed the
readiness of people to act as Good Samaritans revealed that 98% of
both groups indicated that they would stop to help accident victims. Political or religious
affiliation made no significant difference in the willingness of
doctors and the public to help people in distress .
Further information is available by visiting
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FLEMINGTON, N. For additional
information on HCD Research, access the company's web site at
www. on Thursday, March 31, President of Jewish Life
Network/Steinhardt Foundation, Irving "Yitz " Greenberg, will continue
public discussion about changes in Judaism in recent decades.