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JD Academy Member Sabrina Soffer Publishes Paper in ISGAP Journal

D Academy member Sabrina Soffer has made a significant academic contribution with her publication in the ISGAP Journal. Her paper, "The Seeds of Campus Antisemitism," examines the troubling conne
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WJC Nextgen Participates at WUJS Congress 51 in Berlin

From December 29, 2024 - January 2, 2025, WJC NextGen brought a delegation of 7 Lauder Fellows and 9 Incubator project leaders to the World Union of Jewish Students 51st Congress in Berlin, Germany.
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WJC NextGen Participates at Brandenburg Menorah Lighting

On the sidelines of the World Union of Jewish Students Congress in Berlin, WJC NextGen participated in the official Brandenburg Gate Hanukkah Lighting. 
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JDA Noah Katz (UK) hosts three sessions at Limmud Festival

From 20th to 25th December, one of the biggest events in the British Jewish communal diary, Limmud Festival, took place. A celebration of Jewish life with sessions on everything from campus life to Cabaret, Jewish history and Jewish futures, and politics to pastiche. During the 5 day festival, JDA Noah Katz delivered three talks on a range of topics.
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Lauder Fellow Matty Fisher Hosts Panel on Jewish Life with IBD at Limmud UK

This weekend, Lauder Fellow Matty Fisher brought a unique and vital conversation to Limmud in the UK. Fisher's panel addressed the intersection of Jewish identity and living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
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JD Academy Member Eryn Sarkin Launches Inspiring '80 Voices for 80 Years' Initiative

Eryn Sarkin, a JD Academy member deeply committed to preserving history, has launched an inspiring initiative: 80 Voices for 80 Years. As we approach the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation, Eryn is determined to ensure the stories of Holocaust survivors are shared widely and meaningfully.
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JD Academy Members Sabrina Soffer, Dani Sobkin, and Daniel Mautner Selected for Voices of the People Council

This global initiative fosters meaningful dialogue, amplifies diverse perspectives, and addresses critical issues that shape our world. The selection of this team is a testament to its exceptional leadership, dedication, and passion for driving impactful change.
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JD Academy Member Sabrina Soffer Helped Light the Candles at the Israeli Embassy's Annual Hanukkah Celebration

In honor of all of her work for fighting antisemitism on college campuses, Sabrina Soffer had the opportunity to light a candle at the Israeli Embassy's Hanukkah celebration in Washington D.C.
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Jewish Youth Assembly Meets for 2nd Virtual Session

During the second Jewish Youth Assembly virtual session, delegates heard from Jacob Ware, a research fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and a adjunct professor at Georgetown University.
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JD Academy Member Dani Sobkin Wins the ADIR Challenge for Startup Reportify

JD Academy Member Dani Sobkin won the ADIR Challenge for her new start-up Reportify that uses generative AI for college campus antisemitism reporting.
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