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Athens-Clarke County
‘We Have a Responsibility:’ Local Jewish Groups Respond to Injustice, Racial Oppression
As a people group with a horrific history of discrimination, Jewish groups in Athens have explained why pursuing issues of social justice are paramount to their religious identity and urgent after the death of George Floyd in May 2020. Ellie Reingold, a junior interdisciplinary theater and animation major at…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Jewish Community Celebrates Rosh Hashanah
Jews all over the world and here in Athens are celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah is one of two High Holy Days on the Jewish calendar. Jews celebrate the holiday in synagogue and with family gatherings. Rosh Hashanah began Sunday evening at sundown and runs for…