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Several Jewish organizations partnered together today to commemorate the Israeli Declaration of Independence dating back to 1948. The celebration was held at Long Leaf Park and hosted over 200 people. Though many celebrated early, Tuesday will mark 75-years since Israel gained its’ independence.
"We are not in the business only of staying alive. We’re in the business of staying alive as a Jewish state," says Daniel Gordis in this Q&A with Laura Adkins of the Forward.