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A festival of lights; a season of justice

A festival of lights; a season of justice

by Jewish Center for Justice | Dec 2, 2018 | JCJ Blog

As we rededicate ourselves to a year of justice and action, we also must think about how to educate ourselves on the important issues of our time and the roles we play in living a life guided by our core Jewish values. Each night of Hanukkah, with the candles burning...

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