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Antisemitism Watch: It Is Purim Again
A person would have to be blind and deaf to not see and acknowledge that antisemitism is increasing dramatically globally, and not just among the usual suspects. Today, we find marches calling for the destruction of Israel and the death of the Jews, not only in countries where it has been the norm for decades …
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Purim: Sadness to Joy, Grief to Celebration
Every year, on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar, Jewish people around the world celebrate the holiday of Purim. This year, Purim begins at sundown on Saturday, March 23, and concludes in the evening the following day. Purim celebrates the salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian empire. The story of Purim is …