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As we will soon be gathering for the annual remembrance and celebration of Passover in our homes, in our houses of worship, and in spirit with our fellow American Jews and Jews throughout the world, I cannot help but be conflicted by the blessings of freedom of religion, justice and the democratic process that allows us to live as Jews in this country, and the rise of polarization, extremism, inhumanity and warfare that exists with and amongst our fellow man.  It  saddens me that the common values of kindness, respect, and tzedakah do not seem as universal and that many communities are not as welcoming as in past years. There should be a lot to think about when our Passover Haggadah guides us through ..........

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  The Times of Israel
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  American Jewish World Service – AJWS
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Defending El Salvador’s Mangroves and Building Environmental Consciousness

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  Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Israel stuns Brazil at FIFA U-20 World Cup to keep its underdog hopes alive

3 Israeli soldiers killed by Egyptian officer who is also shot dead

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  NYT > World > Middle East
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Conflict With the Far Right Shrouds Jerusalem’s Pride Parade

As Iran Seizes Tankers, UAE Pulls Back From US-Led Maritime Force

Fear Sets In Among Turkey’s L.G.B.T. Community After Erdogan’s Attacks

  The Forward
Israel stuns Brazil at FIFA U-20 World Cup to keep its underdog hopes alive

TikTok star Montana Tucker follows Holocaust series by emceeing embassy event for Israel’s 75th anniversary

3 Israeli soldiers killed by Egyptian officer who is also shot dead

Police report filed against Israeli lawmaker Simcha Rothman after conflict with protester on NYC street

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  Aish.com
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  Jewish NewsJewish News
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  News & Views – The Jewish Press – JewishPress.com
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  Washington Jewish Week
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