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In the discussion around taxes, we can’t let ‘the antisemitism tax’ be forgotten

JL;DR SUMMARY The ongoing discourse on taxes should not overshadow the significant financial burden termed the "antisemitism tax," which Jewish communities face due to increased security needs. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CommunitiesOrthodox UnionSecurity FundingAdvocacyTeach CoalitionCommunity SafetyTuition IncreaseState BudgetsFinancial Burden

Places mentioned

New York, United States
"Overall, security spending among 63 Teach Coalition member schools in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida increased a staggering 84% for the 2024-2025 school year,"
New Jersey, United States
"Overall, security spending among 63 Teach Coalition member schools in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida increased a staggering 84% for the 2024-2025 school year,"
Pennsylvania, United States
"Overall, security spending among 63 Teach Coalition member schools in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida increased a staggering 84% for the 2024-2025 school year,"
Florida, United States
"In New York, the schools reported having to spend 98% more on security over the last school year; in Florida, there has been a 70% increase."
Maryland, United States
"In Maryland, where $10.5 million in security funding was allocated last year, the Department of Legislative Services has recommended $2.5 million in cuts to a program instrumental in ensuring our students are properly protected while they learn."

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