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Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker of Congregation Beth Israel. – Photo credit: via Congregation Beth Israel and Google

Education & Information, Equality, Heroes, Popular, Wellness

Brave rabbi saved his congregants held at gunpoint by throwing a chair at the hostage-taker

Tod Perry

1/18/2022
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026