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“That which is to be most desired in America is oneness and not sameness. Sameness is the worst thing that could happen to the people of this country. To make all people the same would lower their quality, but oneness would raise it.”

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Stephen Samuel Wise
Stephen Samuel Wise

Stephen Samuel Wise, born on March 17, 1874, in New York, was a prominent rabbi and Jewish activist. He dedicated himself to the cause of Zionism and played a significant role in the American Jewish community. Wise made significant contributions to religious, political, and social reforms. more

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