The Jewish View of Anti-Semitism
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Sadly, antisemitism is as much a part of Jewish life as anything else. So what does the Torah say about this regular fixture of our lives? How does Chassidus explain this ancient hatred? Can we do anything about it or is this part of Jewish destiny?
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 50 |
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