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- ↑ "D.C. councilman blames snow on Jewish family 'controlling the climate,' later apologizes". USA Today . Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Washington councilman accuses Jews of controlling weather". The Times of Israel . Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Jewish Community Varies on Issues, Political Support". Baltimore Jewish Times . Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ↑ "100-plus protesters march against ICE in nearly 100-degree heat in Baltimore". The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Time is Running Out". Capital Jewish Museum . Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Now part of the 2016 elections platform, Jewish groups drive 'Lead on Leave' push". The Times of Israel . Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Will The Nation's Capital Become a National Leader on Paid Leave?". The American Prospect . Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ↑ "Our Mission". Jews United for Justice. Retrieved April 3, 2023.