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Election Phone Banking Training

4/15/2024, 6:00 pm

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William C. Daroff, Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations

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Birnbaum Memorial Lecture: “Navigating Uncharted Waters: War, Antisemitism and the American Campus”

4/14/2024, 7:00 pm

Hebrew College, Newton

Free

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A Different Song Tour – The Jerusalem Youth Chorus

4/14/2024, 4:00 pm

Emmanuel Church in the City of Boston, Boston

$25

Welcoming the Stranger: The Vilna and Immigration, Then and Now

4/14/2024, 2:00 pm

The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture, Boston

Free

Stories of October 7th

4/11/2024, 2:45 pm

Free

“Go Down Moses”: Bringing a Racial Justice Lens to the Seder

4/10/2024, 12:00 pm

Free

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Antisemitism on College Campuses

4/9/2024, 7:00 pm

Boston Park Plaza, Boston

UC Berkeley campus in California. (Photo credit: BRAINCHILDVN/FLICKR/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)

Free

Democracy and Its Alternatives: Panel Discussions

4/8/2024, 8:45 am

Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Goldfarb Library, Brandeis University, Waltham

Free

Jewish National Fund-USA Breakfast for Israel

4/8/2024, 7:15 am

Free

Religion, Democracy and Peacebuilding: Reflections From the Field

4/7/2024, 4:00 pm

Brandeis University, Waltham

Free

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4/5/2024 Top Pick

How to Handle Antisemitic Incidents at School

Liza Wiemer, the author of award-winning novel “The Assignment,” shares advice for students and teachers.

By Liza WiemerFor Kveller

4/5/2024 Top Pick

Running for the Lives of the Hostages Held by Hamas

The movement has spread across the country, with local communities organizing weekly run/walk events that last about 18 minutes, or chai, the number representing “life” in Hebrew.

By Judith FormanFor Jewish Journal

4/5/2024 Top Pick

Our Kids Remain Unprepared During This Unprecedented Time

More emphasis needs to be placed on arming our kids with essential knowledge before they enter the maelstrom on campus. This is ground zero.

By Robin FriedmanFor eJewish Philanthropy

4/5/2024 Top Pick

A Message of Resilience: Six Months Since October 7

By Rabbi Marc BakerFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

4/3/2024 Top Pick

History, Hate, Hope: Clark University Forum Focuses on Antisemitism

Three scholars discussed “the world’s oldest hatred,” including with regard to the current conflict between Israel and Hamas.

By Margaret SmithFor Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Close up of admissions office sign near public university campus

4/3/2024 Top Pick

Hillel: Oct. 7 Aftermath Influencing College Choices

According to a Hillel International survey, antisemitism and anti-Zionism post-Oct. 7 are affecting college choices by Jewish students and parents.

By Andrew LapinFor Jewish Telegraphic Agency

4/2/2024 Top Pick

Fulfilling the Obligation: Three Truths on a Difficult Passover

In the middle of a war and in the aftermath of Oct. 7, here are three things we should feel compelled to discuss this Passover.

By Dan Brosgol

3/27/2024 Top Pick

Patriot Front Messaging, Antisemitism Rife in Massachusetts in 2023

A report from the Anti-Defamation League notes that the Patriot Front was more active in Massachusetts than it was in other states.

By Steph SolisFor Axios

3/26/2024 Top Pick

Teachers, Parents Accuse MTA of Antisemitism

Some teachers and parents have accused the MTA of antisemitism following a March 21 webinar on racism against Palestinians.

By Louisa MollerFor WBZ News

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