Florida Congressman Fine puts on tefillin with Yossi Farro, explains why he started wearing a kippah

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Jews around the country that they don't need to hide who they are. We need to stand up for what is right, not be afraid, not be ashamed, and and to pound sand to those who don't like us very much. And so, I wear it every day, and I'm proud to do it. >> Amazing. I love that. I really hope that many other politicians, people in business, and just Jews around America follow in Congressman Fine's footsteps. Be proud of Be proud of Like, "Mr. Congressman, you need a grown-up menorah keeper, but you never wore it." I never wore a kippah other than services. >> Other than services? >> Other than prior to Mark May the 6th of

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1. 0:00Jews around the country that they don't need to hide who they are. We need to…
2. 0:31>> Other than prior to Mark May the 6th of last year. Yeah. And literally what…
3. 1:01the United States, no member of Congress has ever worn one." And I thought, "Well, I…
4. 1:31a rabbi. >> Oh, for sure. For sure. Shabbat shalom.…

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