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THIS ROSH HASHANAH: ISRAEL’S POOR BECOMING POORER
As the cost of living in Israel rises, the country’s struggling working class wonders how it will survive the Rosh Hashanah holiday. A unique opportunity to donate to Meir Panim is still available before time runs out
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