Send Page to a Friend Deval Patrick greets leaders   By Rachel L. Axelbank Jewish Advocate   Boston's Jewish leaders met Tuesday with Democratic gubernationial candidate Deval Patrick to question him on community matters. Topics discussed included hate crimes, affordable health care, youth violence and the role of gernment in faith-based services, according to Nancy Kaufman, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. "We have a community that represents an incredible range of issues," said Kaufman. "It's important to be engaged in the political dialogue." Kaufman said that the issue of most concern to her personally is quality of life for the most vulnerable members of the community, such as the elderly, the poor and the handicapped, who rely on the government for assistance. The closed-door meeting allowed community leaders to ask questions about anti-Semitism, relations with Israel and health care, according to Jim Segel, president of the JCRC. "Patrick answered all of the questions," said Segel. "He was very engaging." Patrick said that the meeting was a productive exchange of ideas. "Every time I have an opportunity to meet with the Jewish community, it's a rich conversation," said Patrick. Patrick also said that he feels connected to the Jewish community based on a shared belief in the importance of social justice. "I'm looking to be governor of the whole state and of all of the people in the state," he said. "I need partnerships to do that, and I want a partnership with the Jewish community. I have a lot of ideas, but I don't have all the answers." The event was co-sponsored by the JCRC, Anti-Defamation League, American Jewish Committee, Combined Jewish Philanthropies and Massachusetts Association of Jewish Federations. Non-profit status prohibits any of these organizations from endorsing a political candidate. The same groups will meet with Repbulican candidate Kerry Healy on Oct. 26.