People love Dead Jews – Dana Horn
A startling and profound exploration of how Jewish history is exploited to comfort the living.
Recommended Reading for Canadian Jewish Advocacy
Published on February 27, 2025
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War of Return: How Western Indulgence of the Palestinian Dream has Obstructed the Path to Peace – Adi Schwartz & Einat Wilf
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