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Survey: Jews in smaller communities feel less heard when raising concerns about antisemitism

JL;DR SUMMARY Jews residing in smaller communities feel less acknowledged in their concerns about antisemitism compared to those in larger cities, according to a survey by the Jewish Federations of North America. 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 Federations Of North AmericaCommunity SupportLaw EnforcementAllyshipJewish EngagementSecurity ChallengesSmall Jewish CommunitiesLeadership InfrastructureSouthern U.S. Jewish Communities

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Jackson, Mississippi, United States
"The survey was conducted before the January arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation, the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, which drew renewed attention to the security challenges facing smaller Jewish communities."
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
"Earlier this month leaders from Jewish communities across the South convened at the ISJLs annual conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Schipper said they discussed strategies for keeping smaller communities safe."

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