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Culture Why that New York Times article on the Brooklyn eruv is sparking controversy
Jews are upset at coverage they see as othering Orthodox Judaism
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Fast Forward Dramatic video of Crown Heights hit-and-run circulates after spike in antisemitic hate crimes in NYC
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