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JD Academy Member Meets with Indian Consulate in Toronto

JD Academy Member, Shayna Wise-Till, met with the Indian Consulate in Toronto on behalf of the World Jewish Congress.
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Lauder Fellow Isaac Ohrenstein Launches Podcast for his Fellowship Project

Lauder Fellow, Isaac Ohrenstein, launched his podcast for his Fellowship project titled Voices of Impact. He will be interviewing and speaking with influential Jewish voices who are making an impact on the Jewish world. His first episode with Dr. Einat Wilf is available now!
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2024-2025 Lauder Fellowship Applications are Open!

The 2024-2025 Lauder Fellowship Cohort applications are officially open!
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Start-Up Nation Mentorship Hosts Successful Alumni Event

On January 8, Start-Up Nation Mentorship hosted their second annual alumni event for alumni from their network based in New York City.
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New WUJS Board Elected, Featuring Three Lauder Fellows

On January 1, 2024, the World Union of Jewish Students elected its board at its annual WUJS Congress in Prague. The new board features three Lauder fellows: Joseph Zeleznikow, Sam Kramer, and Hannah Sarkin.
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Start-Up Nation Mentorship Wraps Up Fall Semester

Start-Up Nation Mentorship wrapped up a successful Fall semester. They had a total of 21 campuses represented and matched 150 Fellows with Israeli mentors.
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2024 Resolutions from Jewish Students Around the World

The European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS) has published an open letter titled "Our 2024 Resolutions from Jewish Students Around the World". The resolutions, from national and regional Unions from over 30 countries representing over 800,000 young Jews, focus on key issues such as combating antisemitism, promoting inclusivity, and advocating for a society free from hate.
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Make Their Memory Shine at WUJS Congress

NextGenInc. project Make Their Memory Shine polished two Stolpersteine Steps during a tour of the Jewish Quarter in Prague.
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WATCH NOW: JD Academy Member Speaks on Panel About Campus Antisemitism

Hannah Siegel, JD Academy Member, spoke at a panel in Texas about antisemitism before and after October 7th on her college campus and within her community.
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Havurah Announces Its First-Ever Jewish Short Film Fest

Havurah, a project in NextGenInc., announced its first-ever Jewish Short Film Festival. The event will be at the Marlene Meyerson JCC in Manhattan on October 3rd. Tickets cost $5.
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