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Laura Birnbaum

Laura Birnbaum

Converts’ Hardships Expose Truth

\”I have been told not to touch the Torah and to go back to my own religion\” she relayed to me matter-of-factly.

\”Wasn\’t there anyone you could confide in?\” I asked.

\”I could confide in some more than others, but when it came down to it, no one really cared whether I converted or not.\”

Drive Sends Love, ‘Gratitude’ to Troops

Carolyn Blashek is a Jewish mother in Encino who, like most Americans, was horrified by the events of Sept. 11, 2001. However, her reaction was slightly different than that of the average Jewish mother — she tried to enlist in the military.

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