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Open Society Foundations Pledges $30M to Combat Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Hate

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Open Society Foundations commits $30M over 3 years to fight antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate, strengthening interfaith partnerships amid rising violence and rhetoric.

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Open Society Foundations commits $30M over 3 years to fight antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate, strengthening interfaith partnerships amid rising violence and rhetoric.

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