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I would like to share a recent difficult conversation that I had with a member of our Jewish community about potential educational programs. As the High Holidays approach, and as we are also nearing the one year anniversary of October 7th, as well as being six weeks from a Presidential election, and the anniversary of Kristallnacht is less than a week after this election, there is a lot to consider. As my friend and I discussed programming, it led to a greater discussion about Jewish identity and antisemitism, and how antisemitism is becoming a broad term that perhaps can now be more accurately referred to as Jew Hate. As we talked about ways we could remember the past, accurately discuss the issues we face today, and how we can create a better future, my friend .............READ MORE.

 
 



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