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Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy: “10/7, War Crimes Redefined”

3/10/2024, 4:00 pm

Rapaporte Treasure Hall, Goldfarb Library, Brandeis University, Waltham

Dr. Cochav Elkayam Levy, Visiting Professor-Reichman University; Post-Doc Fellow, the Leonard Davis Institute for International Relations, the Hebrew University; David Hartman Fellow, the Hartman Institute in Jerusalem; Founding head of the Deborah Institute for Gender and Sustainability Studies (IGSS) University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

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Negev Stories of Resilience and Rebuilding (Newton)

3/7/2024, 7:00 pm

Temple Emanuel, Newton

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Negev Stories of Resilience and Rebuilding (Wellesley)

3/6/2024, 7:00 pm

Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley

(Photo: David Shankbone/Wikimedia Commons)

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House of Worship Reducing Carbon Footprint by Heat Pump

3/4/2024, 7:00 pm

Caucasian HVAC Worker Installing Electric Modern and Energy Saving Heat Pump.

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Understanding Antisemitism: Finding Our Voice in Combating Antisemitism

3/5/2024, 9:30 am

Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley

A vulnerable teenage girl gestures as she explains something to the people in a support group for teenagers.

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Understanding Antisemitism: Antisemitism, Other Hatred and Allyship

3/4/2024, 9:30 am

Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley

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The Poetry of Climate Change

2/29/2024, 7:00 pm

Mountain valley during sunrise. Natural summer landscape

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Understanding Israel Hatred

2/29/2024, 6:00 pm

1320 Centre St, Newton

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Current Events Discussion Group

2/28/2024, 7:00 pm

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Newest Form of Oldest Hatred: Understanding Antisemitism

Up Next: 1/23/2024, 10:00 am

$180

Judaism, Reproductive Rights and Abortion

2/26/2024, 6:30 pm

Activists protest across the streets of New York City demanding reproductive rights.

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Understanding the Israeli Media Landscape

2/26/2024, 1:00 pm

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Hostage Square in Tel Aviv (Photo: Rachel Philipson)

3/1/2024 Top Pick

“But Is It Safe?” Reflections on Returning to Israel

After visiting Israel last week, I hear that question differently. To answer it, we must dig deep for hope and resilience.

By Andrew ZelermyerFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

3/1/2024 Top Pick

Podcast: Leadership Amidst Uncertainty

In this episode, listen to Jewish leaders talk about the challenges they’re facing, the questions they’re asking, and how they are forging a path forward.

By Identity/Crisis PodcastFor Shalom Hartman Institute

Site of the Nova Music Festival (Photo: Stacey Suckerman)

2/29/2024 Top Pick

Witnessing Strength and Resilience in Israel

After months of going through each day feeling like I was in the wrong place, this mission was an opportunity to stand with the people of Israel.

By David EisenbergFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

2/28/2024 Top Pick

“I Can’t Feel Safe Anywhere”: Alona’s Story

As we mark the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine, hear from one family about the current reality on the ground.

By JDC

JulieSue Goldwasser on her Solidarity Mission to Israel.

2/27/2024 Top Pick

Showing Our Support in Israel

Our roots date back thousands of years in the Land of Israel, and our commitment to the land and to one another is stronger than ever.

By JulieSue GoldwasserFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

Professor Raffaella Sadun Harvard University Harvard Business School

2/26/2024 Top Pick

Co-Chair of Harvard Antisemitism Task Force Resigns

Professor Raffaella Sadun of Harvard Business School had served in the role for less than two months.

By Tilly R. Robinson & Neil H. ShahFor The Harvard Crimson

Douglas Craig Emhoff, the second gentleman of the United States.

2/26/2024 Top Pick

Patriots Owner Bob Kraft Meets Doug Emhoff to Discuss Antisemitism

The New England Patriots owner spoke with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and civil rights leader Dr. Clarence Jones in Boston Monday.

By Jordan FabianFor Bloomberg

2/23/2024 Top Pick

Superintendents Confront Claims DEI Programs Antisemitic

School superintendents in multiple cities and towns in Greater Boston are facing these claims in the current atmosphere.

By Phillip MartinFor GBH News

2/22/2024 Top Pick

For Rural Ukrainian Elderly, Action for Post-Soviet Jewry Is a True Lifesaver

By Kara BaskinFor JewishBoston

A Ukranian flag waves on top of a destroyed building in Ukraine

2/22/2024 Top Pick

Two Years of War: A Reflection From Ukraine

By Zelig BrezFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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