‘Spread hummus, not hate’ campaign unites Muslims, Jews
WASHINGTON (RNS) A small band of Jews and Muslims marched through one of the city’s busiest squares Tuesday (Oct. 14) shouting “Spread Hummus! Not Hate!”..
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