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Convening on Ukraine Crisis: What You Need To Know

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The Mystic River Watershed During Climate Change

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1/26/2023 Top Pick

Israel’s New Government and The Law of Return

Learn about the current situation in Israel in this webinar.

By Jewish Federations of North America

Swampscott Rallies To Support Jewish Community

1/18/2023 Top Pick

Swampscott Rallies To Support Jewish Community

After a swastika was found spray-painted on a Swampscott sidewalk on Jan. 6, the town held a “No Place for Hate” rally in response.

By Emily PaulsFor The Daily Item

Survey finds ‘classical fascist’ antisemitic views widespread in US

1/18/2023 Top Pick

Survey Finds “Classical Fascist” Antisemitic Views Widespread in U.S.

By Michelle Boorstein and Scott ClementFor The Boston Globe

COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS - JANUARY 16: A law enforcement vehicle sits near the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue on January 16, 2022 in Colleyville, Texas. All four people who were held hostage at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue have been safely released after more than 10 hours of being held captive by a gunman. Yesterday, police responded to a hostage situation after reports of a man with a gun was holding people captive. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

1/17/2023 Top Pick

ADL Survey Finds a Spike in Antisemitic Beliefs

About one in five American adults say they agree with at least six of 14 different traditional negative stereotypes about Jews.

By Lisa HagenFor WBUR

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1/17/2023 Top Pick

As Boston Dedicates a Monument to MLK, Local Jews March in Solidarity

Jewish Bostonians walked from the Central Reform Temple to the park for the dedication of a monument of King and his wife and civil rights partner Coretta Scott King.

By Penny SchwartzFor Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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1/12/2023 Top Pick

Understanding the LGBTQ+ Landscape in Israel Today

This webinar explores why many members and supporters of the country’s LGBTQ+ community are troubled by the coalition’s inclusion of outspoken opponents of LGBTQ+ rights.

By Jewish Federations of North America

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1/10/2023 Top Pick

Boston Temple Celebrates 180 Years

The oldest congregation in the state, Temple Ohabei Shalom has been a trailblazer in the local Jewish landscape for almost two centuries.

By Judy Bolton-FasmanFor JewishBoston

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1/10/2023 Top Pick

Strides Made Locally Against Antisemitism

By Rich TenorioFor JewishBoston

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1/4/2023 Top Pick

Webinar: Israel’s New Government

The potential consequences of the new government for the North American Jewish community.

By Jewish Federations of North America

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1/3/2023 Top Pick

There Is No Neverland

It’s easy to delude ourselves into thinking some things can never happen, when, in fact, they certainly can—and will—unless we do something.

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