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  As Israel turns 75, we should celebrate by fighting for it to live up to its ideals 

  This year’s Independence Day shouldn’t be business as usual, writes the CEO of T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights

  By Rabbi Jill Jacobs

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  Israeli soldiers occupied my home for years. 75 years in, have the protesters forgotten us in Gaza?

  I can’t help but support Israelis protesting their own government, but the justice system they're fighting for failed my people

  By Yousef Bashir Apr 21, 2023 | 5 min read
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  Kaffiyehs are cool again: Meet the Coachella star, Elyanna, shaking our views of Palestinian culture

  What happens when a pop star from Nazareth becomes the face of her people?

  By Rob Eshman Apr 20, 2023 | 4 min read

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