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Jewish Resilience: From Antisemitism to Liberation Stories

3/19/2026

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Story summary

Hila Davidyan, a student on exchange in Aix-en-Provence, faced rising antisemitism and reflects on Jewish freedom.
Jonathan Davis recalls his time in the Soviet Union, meeting Jewish refuseniks and witnessing defiance.
The Passover story symbolizes a recurring pattern of liberation across Jewish history.
After the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Reichman University students were called to serve, and Noam Harush and Amit Bar, injured in combat, returned to their studies.

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Story summary

Hila Davidyan, a student on exchange in Aix-en-Provence, faced rising antisemitism and reflects on Jewish freedom.
Jonathan Davis recalls his time in the Soviet Union, meeting Jewish refuseniks and witnessing defiance.
The Passover story symbolizes a recurring pattern of liberation across Jewish history.
After the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Reichman University students were called to serve, and Noam Harush and Amit Bar, injured in combat, returned to their studies.