Day 54 of the War
November 29, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
I’ve spent much of the past couple of days giving briefings, updating community groups about what’s happening in the Israel-Hamas war and about our...
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Fifty-Three Days of War
November 28, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
Mazal tov and nesiya tova (safe travels) to the latest Greater MetroWest Israel Solidarity Mission, chaired by Zev Scherl and currently on the ground...
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What Not to Do
November 27, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
It’s Giving Tuesday tomorrow. I’ve been asked by several people this weekend what my thoughts are about this....
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Hostage Release, and More
November 22, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
We’re spending an increasing amount of time looking at local security threats. Haters, antisemites, well-meaning students who should know better, and...
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Darkness and Light
November 21, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
I’ve had several conversations these past few days about the state of Israeli society....
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Stand. Fight. Shine.
November 20, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
I spoke to three different groups yesterday: in Westfield with Temple Emanu-El; in Summit with a large community gathering; and with a private group...
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Before Shabbat
November 17, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
I’ve spoke to a lot of people, individually and in various briefings, events, and groups, since yesterday. At least several hundred....
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The Incredible Journey
November 16, 2023
Benjamin Mann
Chief Planning Officer
I imagine that each of us will continue to process the experience in the days and weeks to come and remember it for the rest of our lives. ...
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45 Minutes
November 16, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
Last night I surrendered my phone and signed a waiver. And then I sat with a small group and an Israeli military attaché and we watched the 45 minute ...
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What’s Next
November 15, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
Thank you. To the thousands and thousands from our Federation community....
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Why We March
November 13, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
Tens of thousands of community members from Greater MetroWest and around will join hundreds of thousands of Americans to show our support for Israel...
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Before Shabbat
November 13, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
We’ve spent a lot of time these past few days focused on the allocations for the emergency campaign. Federations have raised over $600 million this...
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I Canceled My Donation (And Other Stuff)
November 9, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
I want to thank our board members, who not only met for a long time last night, but also took the time to call hundreds of donors to the emergency fun...
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The Lexicon, and More
November 8, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
I’ve been doing a lot of briefings and meetings around the community these past few weeks, and I’m using some terms that I created to be helpful in...
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Standing Against Hate, for Israel, and in Solidarity
November 7, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
Join us at the March for Israel on November 14th in Washington DC to show our support for Israel, stand in solidarity with the hostages, and condemn...
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The Fifth Person to Ask to Pay for the Meal
November 6, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
Mark your calendars to join us in Washington, D.C. next Tuesday, November 14 for the Americans March for Israel. The day is organized by our Jewish...
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Approaching Shabbat
November 3, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
The ground operation continues in full force. Amid fierce fighting, Gaza City itself is now more or less surrounded by IDF forces after troops broke...
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Today and Upcoming
November 2, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon
Federation CEO
The ground operation continues in full force. Amid fierce fighting, Gaza City itself is now more or less surrounded by IDF forces after troops broke...
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