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Whispers and Fears

The avoidance, the whispers, the fear of fellow Jews now daily I hear Do I dare walk around with my skullcap on If I see Palestinians, should I run Tonight marks the first Chanukah light that 21st century Jews crouch in fear, out of sight

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Date: 12/7/2023 10:47:00 AM
It is so sad, Gershon, that so many are feeling this way. A relative of my friend, who has a young child, took down the mezuzah from her door in fear of what might happen in her neighborhood. Scary stuff! In my son’s neighborhood in the suburbs, though, many lawns proudly display Israeli flags and signs that say “We stand with Israel.” Makes me glad to see that…
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Date: 12/7/2023 4:44:00 AM
I found your words alarming, sad, and deeply touching...my heart goes out to you and your family, blessings, Sara
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