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Antisemitism’s Impact on Queer Jews

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Emilia Diamant Named Avodah’s National Director of Programming

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Jewish Groups Blast the End of Roe as Violation of Religious Beliefs

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Thoughts on Roe v. Wade Ruling

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Jewish Groups Seek Apology After City Councilor’s Tweet

Boston Jewish organizations have asked City Councilor Kendra Lara to publicly apologize after a since-deleted tweet about Zionists.

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