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Museum where Israeli Embassy workers were killed opens LGBTQ+ exhibit

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The Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. where two Israeli Embassy workers were fatally shot over a month ago, has opened a new LGBTQ+ exhibit.

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  • The Capitol Jewish Museum has opened an exhibit on LGBTQ+ Jewish history following the recent deaths of two Israeli Embassy workers.
  • The exhibit, 'LGBT Jews in the Federal City,' was developed with input from the local queer Jewish community. 28s
  • Artifacts on display include items from the Lavender Scare era and highlight activist Frank Kameny's contributions. 1m 0s
  • The exhibit features a panel from the AIDS quilt and materials from an LGBTQ-friendly synagogue. 1m 40s
  • Museum leaders hope the exhibit fosters understanding and highlights resilience in the face of discrimination. 2m 14s
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