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Violent Extremism: Why Is It Spreading? How Do We Stop It?

Mar 17, 8:00 pm

Temple Emanuel, Newton

Golden Dawn political party protest Athens Greece, Memitina iStock

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Understanding and Protecting Our Immigrant Neighbors

Mar 17, 6:00 pm

Temple Emanuel, Andover

Afghan immigrant Sabira (Courtesy photo)

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Conversation With Ronit Irshai and Tanya Zion-Waldoks

Mar 12, 12:30 pm

Sandra Seltzer Silberman HBI Conversations Series, Hadassah Brandeis Institute

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At the Table: Women in Conflict Zones

Mar 11, 7:00 pm

(Courtesy photo)

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Dr Tal Becker Shalom Hartman Institute of North America

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Israel on the World Stage – Tal Becker

Mar 10, 8:00 pm

Temple Emanuel, Newton

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Gal Cohen-Solal

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Oct. 7 Survivor Gal Cohen-Solal

Mar 9, 7:30 pm

Congregation Kehillath Israel, Brookline

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Contraception and Sexuality in American Religion

Mar 9, 7:00 pm

Hadassah-Brandeis Institute, Waltham

(Photo: jetcityimage/iStock)

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Breakfast With Professor Laurel Leff

Mar 9, 9:00 am

B'nai Tikvah, Canton

Professor Laurel Leff, Northeastern University College of Social Sciences and Humanities

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Up Next: Jan 3, 9:30 am

Temple Emunah, Lexington

(Photo: Colin Campbell/iStock)

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What Is Fueling Antisemitism in K-12 Education?

Mar 6, 7:00 pm

Dr. Brandy Shufutinsky

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Wildfire Crisis Relief

By Jewish Federation Los Angeles

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Training for Boston-Area Police Analyzes Law Enforcement’s Role

The program, called “What You Do Matters,” was created in partnership with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

By Bianca BeltránFor NBC10 Boston

Andrew Burke-Stevenson

1/6/2025 Top Pick

In Face of Grim Data, Gains Are Being Made in Combating Antisemitism

By Melissa GarlickFor The Boston Globe

Melissa Garlick CJP

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CJP Starts Center To Help Groups Fight Antisemitism

A new initiative by CJP is leading an effort to join forces with other groups to battle antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment.

By Barry WangerFor Jewish Journal

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1/2/2025 Top Pick

Jewish Communities Concerned as Hate Crimes Increase

Antisemitic hate crimes reached an eight-year high in Massachusetts in 2023, state data shows.

By Jason LaughlinFor The Boston Globe

A menorah at the burned ruins of the Siman-Tov family home in Kibbutz Nir Oz in Israel (Photo: Jennifer Weinstock)

12/26/2024 Top Pick

Light in the Darkest Place

By Jennifer WeinstockFor Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)

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Boston Kicks Off Hanukkah With Menorah Lighting

Despite Israel’s challenges and rising antisemitism, Jewish community members vow to continue honoring and celebrating annual traditions.

By Michael RosenfieldFor NBC10 Boston

Carlin Stiehl

12/21/2024 Top Pick

Jewish Authors Confront Growing Backlash in Literary World

Calling Jewish writers Zionists as an epithet and the reason to be excluded from the annals of publishing unless we denounce our attachment to our identities is frightening.

By Joan LeegantFor The Boston Globe

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