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Why most Jews in Hong Kong are not involved with the protests

Protesters with umbrellas and protective gear face off with riot police at Kowloon Bay in Hong Kong, Aug. 24, 2019. (Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP/Getty Images)

(JTA) — Since early June, protesters in Hong Kong have been gathering multiple times a week to fight what they see as Chinese attempts to encroach on their freedoms. The police have responded violently at times, shooting tear gas and rubber bullets at the crowd. One demonstration drew an… Read more »