Photos of Jewish Children in Blackface posted on social media spark outrage in Lakewood, NJ

Photos of children in blackface are sparking some controversy and anger among community leaders in Ocean County. The photos were taken during the Jewish holiday of Purim last week, where members of the Jewish community traditionally dress up in costume. The photos from Lakewood began circulating over social media last weekend and were quickly condemned by Jewish leaders and the president of the Ocean County chapter of the NAACP.
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