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October 11, 2022

hanukkah, candles, racism, racist, America, Jewish Journal, David Suissa

Letter to the Editor: On The Racist Remarks of Councilpersons Nury Martinez, Kevin De Leon and Gil Cedillo

As a Jew of color whose family has roots in the Deep South and as someone who is involved in Los Angeles politics, I am shocked and saddened by the racist remarks of Councilpersons Nury Martinez, Kevin De Leon and Gil Cedillo.  Racism, homophobia and discrimination have no place in Los Angeles and should not be condoned by anyone, especially our elected officials.

The Kind of Atonement That Can’t Be Fasted Away

With rising antisemitism now a worldwide phenomenon—manifested in appalling acts of violence and a casual acceptance of defaming Jews in impolite company—and with the gates already closed on Yom Kippur, now might be a good time to suggest making next year’s Day of Atonement a global holiday.

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