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What’s in a name?

Marking 11 years since a storm made serious political waves in the Jewish world of the East Coast.

Homes destroyed by Sandy on New Jersey shore
Photo by: REUTERS/Handout
While Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on East Coast Jewish communities, another storm 11 years ago made serious political waves in the Jewish world.

It’s not unusual for Jewish organizations to clash with United Nations agencies over issues related to Israel. But in 2001, Jewish groups’ concern for Israel drew them into an unusual battle with the UN over the naming of a hurricane.

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