Tamar Manasseh is the founder and president of Mothers Against Senseless Killings.
Tamar Manasseh
By Tamar Manasseh
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In Hebrew school, this holiday taught me empathy
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As our freedom in the U.S. faces new threats, I want to invoke my Black ancestors' strength
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As a Black Jew, I wonder why some antisemitic actions get a pass
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My family believes in showing up for our neighbors — and there's no better time to live that value than Christmas
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Biden needs to focus less on Israel to win young people’s votes
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Politics Blacks and Jews are at odds over the war. Focusing on Israel will hurt both communities
As domestic threats in the United States could not be greater, it's time to refocus on our shared goals
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