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On October 7th I saw the news of the horrifying events committed by Hamas unfolding. Immediately, I began messaging my friends in Israel to see if they were okay and to let them know that I was thinking of them. For days after, I felt paralyzed, and couldn’t stop scrolling on social media, wanting to…
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December 14, 2023
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November 14, 2023
Once again, on a holy day of the Jewish calendar, the people of Israel have come under attack. Once again, the brave military forces of the State of Israel are responding and will defend our beloved Jewish state. And, once again, Jewish Federations across North America will act immediately and comprehensively to support our brothers…
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