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“The concern here is a map that appears to label all of Israel as Palestine, is a denial of the legitimate existence of the state of Israel,” explained Cathy Gardner, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton. ow.ly/FGHU51034ow
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Xenia High School removes Palestine mural after board member complains
A former student’s mural that included the word “Palestine” and the Palestinian flag in the shape of the country of Israel at Xenia High School was painted over after a Xenia school board member, Tyler Scott, complained to the district that the mural broke school policy.
The deep, connected relationship between American and Israeli Jews makes it even more important for us to understand our differences, explains @jfederations Rebecca Caspi and Mimi Kravetz. ow.ly/9rx951034mV
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US and Israeli Jews are divided more by ideology than geography - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
It is possible to disagree, even deeply, and remain one people, as long as that disagreement happens inside a real relationship.
“I can say that at the lowest place I've ever been — you know, I was in hell, I was in a place where I was again hated simply for being Jewish,” said Hamas captivity survivor Maya Regev. ow.ly/nHxV5102tSh
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Former Oct. 7 hostage at Brown: ‘They hurt me on purpose’ - Jewish Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE — Maya Regev, who was abducted along with her brother from the Nova Music Festival Oct. 7 and held captive in Gaza, spoke here Oct. 8, three years and a day after her...
“By experiencing these stories firsthand, creators can share them in their own voices and help more people understand the depth and vibrancy of Jewish life in our community,” explained @jewishboca's Andria Aylyarov. ow.ly/yX0t5102tWQ
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Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Pilots Creators Program with First Campus Session
Jewish Boca’s new Creators program brings together 14 local voices to experience and share the people, places, and stories that shape the community.
With the Atlanta Israel Gap Year Fellowship, @Jewish_Atlanta offers young adults a chance to deepen their Jewish identities, develop leadership skills, and build lasting connections with Israel and their peers – because that’s what #JewishFederations do. ow.ly/n89I5102tUu
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Fellowship Helps Teens Discover Israel Before College
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta's Atlanta Israel Gap Year Fellowship is offering eligible students up to $10,000 toward a gap-year experience in Israel before beginning college.
“There’s something just so important and fulfilling about coming to the General Assembly.” – Kim Schocket, PhD, board member, National Women’s Philanthropy The #GeneralAssembly brings together over 2,500 leaders to support Jewish communities in North America, Israel, and worldwide. Don’t miss your chance to be in the room. Register at the link in bio or go to generalassembly.org
“There’s something just so important and fulfilling about coming to the General Assembly.” – Kim Schocket, PhD, board member, National Women’s Philanthropy The #GeneralAssembly brings together over 2,500 leaders to support Jewish communities in North America, Israel, and worldwide. Don’t miss your chance to be in the room. Register at the link in bio or go to generalassembly.org
The destruction of synagogues during Kristallnacht was also an attack on Jewish communal life. Join #ShineTheLight to honor what was lost and affirm the importance of remembering: asherusa.org/shinethelight/
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#ShineTheLight - ASHER
On November 9, we mark and remember Kristallnacht. Invite someone to join you. Turn on a light. Share why you remember. Tag #ShineTheLight.
“President Herzog praised the initiative, saying small and medium-sized businesses had faced enormous challenges since Oct. 7, 2023, not because of poor business decisions or a lack of demand, but because of the extraordinary circumstances created by war.” ow.ly/pTt75102u7Z
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How North American Jews turned $92M into a $240M lifeline for Israeli businesses
Jewish Federations of North America has provided more than $240 million in loans to 4,132 war-hit businesses, supporting an estimated 28,000 jobs; with $80 million in repayments already lent again, the initiative is creating a revolving financial lifeline for Israel's small business sector
The @steelers @penguins and @Pirates honored the eleven Jewish worshippers murdered in the Tree of Life synagogue attack. Join @jfederations and @onemitzvahaday in thanking these teams for their solidarity: ow.ly/OGfi5102tzp
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