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JDA Member Writes About Why She's Staying in Israel Right Now

JDA Member and former Lauder Fellow, Alison Comite, is currently in Israel on an educational program. She writes about why she's staying in Israel right now, what life is like for her there, and the importance of supporting one another.
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Israel on Campus Coalition Joint Statement: Condemning Students for Justice in Palestine for Glorifying Terror

The Israel on Campus Coalition released a joint statement condemning Students for Justice in Palestine for glorifying terror on campuses across the United States. WJC NextGen is a partner of ICC and Start-Up Nation Mentorship is an on-campus organization partner.
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JDA Member Interviewed By The Hill About Campus Antisemitism

JDA Member and former Lauder Fellow, Micah Gritz, was interviewed by The Hill about the current war in Israel and how it's effecting Jewish and Israeli students on college campuses across the United States.
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Lauder Fellow, Noah Rubin, Speaks at Campus Vigil

Lauder Fellow, Noah Rubin, spoke at a vigil on October 11th on the University of Pennsylvania campus. He talked about how he and how other Jews have felt since October 7th.
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Former Lauder Fellow Speaks at a Rally for Israel in Los Angeles

Former Lauder Fellow Chloe Levian (2021-2022) spoke at a rally for Israel in Los Angeles. Levian, who works for StandWithUs, spoke about her parent's lives growing up in Iran and how the same regime they lived under, and Iran is currently under, is the regime encouraging terror in Israel today.
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"How To" Guide On Speaking To Children About The War In Israel

The war in Israel is affecting Jews of all ages. For young ones, having this tough conversation with them can be challenging to approach such a grueling topic with young minds.
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Lauder Fellow Organizes Charter Flights for 300 Reservists

Lauder Fellow Noa Kohai, arranged 2 flights for 300 soldiers in the United States to fly back to Israel to defend its citizens and country in the face of the outbreak of the war.
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JDA Member Speaks at Vigil in Sweden

Former Fellow and current JDA member, Hanna Nir spoke at a vigil in Sweden. Her speech focused on the Israeli children and youth kidnapped.
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EUJS launches #BringOurFamiliesBack campaign

The European Union of Jewish Students launched their #BringOurFamiliesBack campaign to demand the return of over 150 hostages being held in Gaza by terrorists.
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Lauder Fellows Come Together to Discuss the Current Situation in Israel

On Tuesday October 10th, the Lauder Fellowship came together for a Safe Space Discussion call, where all the Fellows were invited to share and discuss their feelings and experiences since the beginning of the war in Israel.
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