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Synagogues In California Anxious Over Conflict In Middle East

KQED News Staff
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 9: Security guards stand watch in front of a synagogue on October 9, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Security is being increased at synagogues after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a massive surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7.  (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)

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Guest: Dr. Alex Lechtman, President of the Board at Congregation B’nai David in Visalia

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