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Meir Kahane: Jewish Defender or Jewish Supremacist?

Unpacking Israeli History

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Tensions and Ideologies: Jewish-Black Relations in Brooklyn

This chapter examines the fraught dynamics between Jewish and Black communities in Brooklyn during the late 1960s, particularly in relation to the Jewish Defense League's emergence. It highlights key incidents that escalated tensions, as well as the controversial ideologies of Meir Kahane and their broader implications for Jewish identity and Zionism. The discussion underscores the importance of critical engagement with radical ideas while adhering to core values of equality and inclusivity.

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