Communities were advised against keeping up their mezuzahs (small cases containing traditional prayer scrolls) on their doorways during Halloween; the Israeli government issued an international travel advisory suggesting that Jewish travelers avoid displaying any sign of their Jewish or Israeli identity for their own safety; synagogues and religious schools have had to hire extra security to guard the entrances and students have been advised not to play outside; Jews everywhere have been making sure their passports are up to date; and I’ve been asked by far too many friends: “Where will we go
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