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Lauder Fellow Ryan Kassanoff Inspires at JFNA General Assembly

On November 10th, Lauder Fellow Ryan Kassanoff took center stage at the opening session of the Jewish Federation of North America (JFNA) General Assembly. Ryan was speaking to an audience of leaders and changemakers from across the Jewish world. 
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JDA Member Sabrina Soffer Speaks at the Standing Together Rally in Washington D.C.

JDA member Sabrina Soffer spoke at the Unity: Standing Together rally in Washington D.C. This rally marked one year since the historic American March for Israel.
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2025 Jewish Youth Assembly Kicks Off with First Virtual Session

Over 35 high school students from over 12 countries gathered virtually to kick off the 2025 Jewish Youth Assembly. 
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Saul Hakim, Lauder Fellow, Calls for Campus Unity and Compassion Amid Judicial Board Rulings

Saul Hakim, a student at Binghamton University and a Lauder Fellow, expressed disappointment over the Judicial Board’s decision to strike down critical clauses in his Student Association Congress resolutions. These measures aimed to foster empathy and unity on campus by encouraging attendance at Jewish-led events and ensuring BDS-related proposals were reviewed for potential discriminatory impact.
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Lauder Fellow Ana Tuati Leads Historic Sephardic Shabbaton in Lisbon

Lauder Fellow Ana Tuati made history by helping plan the first-ever Sephardic Shabbaton in Lisbon, Portugal! In collaboration with the Jewish Youth of Portugal (JYP), Ana brought together young Jews from across the region for a transformative weekend.
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JDA Members Shay Rubinstein and Dani Sobkin Host a Young Professionals Jewish Leadership Panel

JDA members Shay Rubinstein and Danielle Sobkin hosted a special session for students and young professionals titled “Uniting Voices: Jewish Leadership in Action.”
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JDA Member Noah Katz Spoke on a Panel at Haaretz's London Conference

On Sunday 27th October, JDA Noah Katz (UK), Chair of the Under 35 Assembly of The Board of Deputies of British Jews spoke at Haaretz's London Conference "Israel After October 7th: Allies of Alone?" on a panel about the Next Generation's Relationship with Israel.
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NextGenInc's Make Their Memory Shine Honors Fascism Victims in Mallorca

On October 20, Make Their Memory Shine joined forces with local organizations to honor victims of fascism and Nazism in Mallorca. 
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Lauder Fellow Victoria Borochov Represented the Austrian Jewish Community in Recent Interview

Current Lauder Fellow, Victoria Borochov, was interviewed in a piece about people from different religious backgrounds who live in Austria.
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Lauder Fellow Annie Gishen Interviewed by RFI Where She Talked About Her Concerns About Antisemitism Prior to Starting her Masters

Current Lauder Fellow, Annie Gishen, was interviewed by RFI where she spoke about her past experiences with antisemitism on campus and her worries about campus antisemitism at Oxford University where she'll be doing her Masters.
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