Archive by category "Israel & Overseas"

Category: Israel & Overseas

 
Professionals and Firehouses
March 15, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
Israel says that it is now planning to “flood Gaza with humanitarian supplies.”...
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All the News
March 11, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
I want to express my gratitude to Montclair State University President Koppell for doing the right thing, and for a strong statement of standing again...
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The Latest
March 7, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
I’m deeply proud to let you know that Beth El Memorial Park Foundation, a supporting organization of our Jewish Community Foundation (JCF), closed...
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The Latest (Plus Elections)
March 4, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
I’ve spent the last couple of days working with local initiatives on community outreach and dialogue, both inside the Jewish community, and with our...
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Where We Are
February 29, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
It’s been a busy few days. The Israeli delegation that spent the week in our community are on their way back home, and they have been incredible...
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A Community’s Defining Moment
February 29, 2024
Ilyse Muser Shainbrown Director of Holocaust Education
Speaker after speaker addressed the importance of students learning through active dialogue and hearing from primary sources....
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In Israel, Flowers Are Growing
February 29, 2024
Eliana Rosen Teen Israel Leadership Council Member
Visiting Israel in this difficult time only further demonstrated to me the resilience, strength, and beauty of the country. ...
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The Latest
February 26, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
We’re hosting the delegation of Israelis from our partnership communities last week and this week. They are an inspiring, wonderful group of amazing...
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There Is Nothing Permanent Except Change
February 20, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
So. Here we are. Yesterday, an IDF soldier died of wounds sustained last week, bringing the total number of soldiers who have been killed since the...
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Fighting Hate in GMW, Supporting Israel
February 15, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
This week, the US Senate passed a Supplemental Aid package that includes approximately $14 billion in aid to Israel and $400 million in funding for...
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The Latest
February 12, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
In what is being described as a “daring and complex operation,” Israeli special forces rescued two hostages from Hamas captivity in Rafah in the south...
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And Then, This Happened…
February 8, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
I was sitting at the back of a meeting of our national Jewish Federations of North America earlier this week, and maybe 150 or so leaders from around...
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A Universal Struggle Against Terror
February 7, 2024
Rosy Bagolie New Jersey State Assemblywoman, District 27
This trip fueled my commitment to leveraging our collective strength to build a world where no one has to endure the horrors of terrorism....
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Next Steps
February 5, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
I'm in meetings with colleagues from across North America and we're discussing Israel advocacy, security, and community relations....
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A New Week
February 4, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
This week, 400 Federation leaders met with dozens of Members of Congress on Capitol Hill, urging them to hasten the swift passage of this critical...
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The Important Stuff
February 1, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
I always think that missions to Israel are critically important. Never more so than now. So I was moved and grateful to see a note from Assemblyman...
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What We’re Doing and What We’re Seeing
January 31, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
The Latest Numbers: Israel At War. 779 civilians were killed (five on the northern border, the rest in the Gaza region), and 557 Israeli soldiers kill...
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Where We Stand
January 26, 2024
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
While fighting has subsided in much of the Gaza Strip, large battles continue in the city of Khan Younis where many believe that the hostages, as well...
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