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Aish At the time, Yasmeen was co-president of the Movement to Address Antisemitism, which advocated for mandatory antisemitism education for all Tulane students. Post-Oct. 7, her work ramped up, as witnesses reported that pro-Palestinian protestors assaulted Jewish students, and one Jewish student revealed that his nose was broken. As for Yasmeen, a woman yelled at her, “[Expletive] you, Jew!” https://lnkd.in/ggrgmhUG

JTA “When I stepped on that stone and I cleaned it, and I realized that’s my ancestor, I felt something stronger, different,” said Wrzosinski. “Kind of a sense of belonging to this weird place — just an orphaned stone in a neglected forest, and it’s somehow mine. I needed to take a few deep breaths and stop for a moment.” Now, Wrzosinski has found seven direct relatives to visit in the cemetery. He believes that his great-grandfather lies in one of the mass graves, although he cannot know for certain. Through his database and the efforts of the student archaeologists, he is gratified to watch other visitors experience the same moment of connection that he did. https://lnkd.in/gznUhaVh

Registration for our 2025 Celebrate Israel festival is officially OPEN. 🎉💙🕊️ Join us on Sunday, May 4, at Great Lawn Park in Denver for a day of food, music, and family fun. Registration is free with an option to pre-order this year's t-shirt ($12 each). See you there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSxigc-a JEWISHcolorado JCRC JEWISHcolorado Real Estate & Construction Network

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! Giving all the respect to the amazing women who shattered glass ceilings, and cheering on all the incredible women forging new paths today. 👏💪 Jewish Federations of North America

Don’t miss this talk by counterterrorism and intelligence expert Dr. Matthew Levitt, who looks at the future of the north in Israel with Hezbollah. Levitt is author of Hezbollah: The Global Footprint of Lebanon’s Party of God. His book was the first thorough examination of Hezbollah's covert activities beyond Lebanon's borders, including its financial and logistical support networks and its criminal and terrorist operations worldwide. Levitt will show convincingly how Hezbollah's willingness to use violence at home and abroad, its global reach, and its proxy-patron relationship with the Iranian regime all continue to be of serious concern. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gGVCT-N2

"Since October 7, I have felt a stronger calling to my Judaism, and I wanted to make sure I attended. At the conference, singer-songwriter and founder of the Heroes Project Gilad Segev spoke, and he said, “The Jewish story is a love story—our love for each other.” That is how I have always felt about Judaism. I have always loved being Jewish and it has always been my identity, so it was important for me to be at the Conference to learn even more about the role that women play in philanthropy." https://lnkd.in/gk9Pxkkv

Today, Jewish Federations mourn and pray for the families of Itzik Elgarat, Tsahi Idan, Shlomo Mantzur, and Ohad Yahalomi, all taken hostage from their safe rooms and homes in a horrifying manner by Hamas terrorists on October 7. Along with all of Israel, we are waiting for the government to positively identify their remains. The last several weeks have been tragic in many ways, yet we remain amazed and proud of the resilience of the Israeli people as they stand strong during these times of grief. Jewish Federations stand in solidarity and pray with them during these times of mourning. Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/ea8buP4U

Foundation for Jewish Camp Calling all parents: Applications for this summer’s One Happy Camper grant program are officially OPEN! ☀️⛱️ One Happy Camper grants can be used at Jewish overnight camps in Colorado or at any of the more than 155 eligible Jewish overnight camps across the country. Grants up to $1,000 are awarded, depending on the length of the camp. The only requirement is that your child be a first-time camper heading to summer camp for 12 or more days and that you are a Colorado resident. The application deadline is Friday, April 18, and spots are going fast, so don’t wait! Submit your application here: https://lnkd.in/gJ7juZF8

70 Faces Media JTA So excited that our very own Jason Oruch, Director of Campaign Operations & Digital Philanthropy, will be presenting, "Using Digital to Superpower Your Giving Days," at this year's Jewish Digital Summit, taking place Tuesday, Feb. 25 thru Thursday, Feb. 27. Jason's keynote is Tuesday at 1:30 PM MST. https://lnkd.in/eCi-gT2H Register for the Jewish Digital Summit here: https://lnkd.in/gg2GXumG