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How Jewish Communities Are Divided Over Support of Israel

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In the wake of October 7, and the bombardment of Gaza by the Israeli government, many American Jews have found themselves questioning something that had long felt like a given: that if you were Jewish, you would support Israel, and that was that. But as more Jews speak out against Israel's actions in Gaza, it's exposing deep rifts within Jewish communities – including ones that are threatening to break apart friendships, families, and institutions. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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