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Communities ponder whether they can - or should - put aside the political controversy rocking the Jewish state as they celebrate its independence this year
April 25 to 26 marks Israel's 75th year as a modern state. PJ Library, long a leader in providing engaging ways for families to connect with Jewish life, has created an activity-filled online hub to celebrate this landmark anniversary, and the New York office of PJ Library will participate in various local celebrations.
For some Jewish communal organizers, celebrating Israel and discussing its future as a democracy go hand in hand
Long hesitant to weigh in on Israel’s domestic affairs, many American Jewish groups and leaders, including rabbis, spent the past several months openly criticizing the country’s right-wing government
“We have to celebrate what we’re proud of Israel for,” said one Jewish federation leader. “But at the same time, part of connecting with Israel and part of what’s going on is affected by this country right now.”