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Jews With Tattoos
There was a short film created several years ago that should strongly resonate with the predicament we find ourselves in today. Based on a true story, it poignantly demonstrates how we need to treat fellow Jews favorably above all differences: Whether religious or secular, liberal or conservative, man or woman, Mizrachi or Sephardi or Ashkenazi,…
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Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism
“When people criticize Zionists, they mean Jews. You are talking antisemitism.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Nowadays, there is an abundance of vocal elements demonizing Israel—even in the wake of atrocities committed against Jews not seen since the Holocaust. This is happening not only in the Arab world but also in the West. From politicians…
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Two Jews, One Opinion
“What is hateful unto you, do not do unto your friend. This is the whole Torah, the rest is commentary. Now, go and study.” — Hillel “‘Love your neighbor as yourself’ is the fundamental principle of the Torah.” — Rabbi Akiva In perhaps the most famous story in all of Jewish literature, the Talmud (Shabbat…
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The Constitution Of Israel
“Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” — Winston Churchill Prior to the October 7th massacre, the main issue dividing Israelis (as well as Jews in the Diaspora) concerned the scope of power of the…
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Who Are The Jews?
“In Israel is the secret to the unity of the world.” — Abraham Isaac Kook Babylon was the center of ancient civilization where many different tribes lived and engaged in idol worship, but there was a sense of camaraderie as the Babylonians were “Of one language and of one speech” (Genesis 11:1). However, it didn’t…
