A gate with a Star of David on it. Credit: Shutterstock/Peter Ekvall.
(Article by JNS – February 23, 2023)
In response to a “National Day of Hate” against Jews being planned for this Shabbat by a group of Neo-Nazi Jew-haters, Club Z calls on all Jews to be vigilant, aware and, most importantly, attend synagogue this Shabbat.
“I implore the Club Z family and Jews across the country to go to synagogue this Shabbat and celebrate loudly, proudly and more joyfully than ever before,” said Masha Merkulova, Club Z founder and executive director.
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