Community How a Discussion on Syrian Refugees Brought Me Back to Communal Judaism Last year (and still today), America found itself in the middle of a heated debate. The country was divided by those who wanted to allow Syrian refugees to settle here and those who opposed it. This was especially evident in my hometown, West Bloomfield, Michigan. After an ugly township board meeting where members of the… By Alyah Al-Azem Aug 24, 2016 | 4 min read
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