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 Our focus is on Iraqi Jews and their heritage namely in Kuwait and Iraq and the Mizrahi culture in general. 
 
-We don’t privilege one tradition over another rather we connect with the heritage of our lands and seek to accommodate a plurality of traditions in our members to connect with the wider Jewish world.
+We do not privilege one tradition over another rather we connect with the heritage of our lands and seek to accommodate a plurality of traditions in our members to connect with the wider Jewish world.
 
 Kuwait and Iraq have a special place in our hearts given that our initiative was based on them and serving their Jewish communities
 
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 title: Membership
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-We accept all tolerant and open minded people as members of our initiative. Membership is service-oriented therefore we expect our members to volunteer/contribute to our society.
+We accept all tolerant and open minded people as members of our initiative. Membership is service-oriented therefore we expect our members to volunteer/contribute to our organization.
 
 We interview our applicants and select them on a case by case basis to accommodate their skill sets and make them feel included.