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Opinion: The meaning of freedom this passover

The visibility, frequency and normalization of Jew hatred is alarming

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On Wednesday evening, Jewish families in Canada and around the world will gather to mark Passover. At its core, Passover is a holiday centred around the celebration of freedom, telling the story of a people liberated from oppression. It also reminds us that freedom is fragile and must be actively protected.

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But this year, the distance between past and present feels dangerously short and carries a particular urgency.

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Jew hatred is nothing new. But its visibility, frequency and normalization are alarming. Synagogues have been firebombed and shot at. Blood libels against Jews are tolerated on our........

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