Rabbi Abraham Cooper: Fighting for Freedom and Tolerance

Published June 30, 2021

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June 30, 2021

Rabbi Cooper, director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, talks about rescuing Jews from the Soviet Union, promoting peace around the world, and why Jewish pride is vital in tough times.

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