11.   At the same time, other Jewish leaders, many of whom did not support George W. Bush for president, agree with his peacemaking efforts.

12.   Because Jewish law requires speedy burials, Jewish leaders have long complained that the nonprofit cemeteries charge exorbitant fees for burial on weekends or holidays.

13.   Because the bishops of France and Germany had already begged forgiveness for the sins of their predecessors, Jewish leaders apparently expected Rome to do likewise.

14.   Before her speech, Albright met with Jewish leaders who have called for reassurances from Clinton that Washington would not backtrack from letting Israel determine its own security needs.

15.   Both candidates have courted the Jewish vote, making synagogues and private meetings with Jewish leaders campaign stops.

16.   A number of Jewish leaders thought that the current quiet would not last.

17.   About a dozen Jewish leaders attended, including representatives from Israel and major Jewish organizations.

18.   Abraham H. Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League, was among the Jewish leaders who reacted Monday.

19.   According to Swiss Jewish leaders, the remarks also provided political cover for Swiss anti-Semites to bombard newspapers and Jewish organizations with hostile mail.

20.   After all, a Jewish leader is not new for Europe.