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Havurah Hits 10k on Instagram

Jewish artist collective Havurah hits a massive milestone by reaching 10k followers on Instagram.
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A Dinner in D.C. with EUJS

On Thursday, June 6, WJC NextGen hosted a dinner with 25 representatives of the European Union of Jewish Students.
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The First-Ever CUJS Executive Board

The Canadian Union of Jewish Students (CUJS) has elected its inaugural Executive Team!
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Lauder Fellow Joshua Bonfante Shares His Experiences at Diplomacy Summit in Hatikwa

Lauder Fellow from Italy, Joshua Bonfante, recently shared his experiences at the Diplomacy Summit in Hatikwa, the newspaper of the Italian Union of Jewish Students and Young Professionals. Joshua wrote about his empowering journey as part of the WJC Lauder Fellowship, highlighting its impact on young Jewish leaders.
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Lauder Fellow Noah Rubin Speaks on Birthright Israel Panel

Lauder Fellow Noah Rubin spoke on behalf of college students at the University of Pennsylvania on a Birthright Israel Panel discussing campus antisemitism.
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The Argentinian Student Union Commemorates the Holocaust

The Argentinian Union of Jewish Students, AUJA, hosted two events to commemorate and bring light to the Holocaust.
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Jewish Diplomatic Corps Academy Interfaith Session 2: Imam Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi

For the second session of the Jewish Diplomatic Corps Academy, the members met with Imam Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi, a prominent figure in the Shiʿa Muslim community of Scotland and the Chief Imam and Director General of the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society.
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Lauder Fellow Natacha Hubelé Launches Podcast for her Fellowship Project

Lauder Fellow Natacha Hubelé launched her podcast for her Fellowship project titled "Tree of Life." With half of her family hailing from Romania, Natacha is tracing back her family's "tree of life," preserving and honoring the traditions and customs that have been passed down through generations.
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Lauder Fellow Claire Frankel Speaks Out About Campus Antisemitism in Canada

Lauder Fellow, Claire Frankel, has been speaking out and bringing awareness to antisemitism on university campuses in Canada.
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EUJS and Ahlan Europe Organize First-Ever MENA Seminar in Thessaloniki

Ahlan Europe, a project founded during the Lauder Fellowship by NextGen members Emma Hallali, Hanna Nir, and Guy Dabby-Joory, organized their first-ever conference in Thessaloniki, Greece, together with the European Union of Jewish Students, a partner of WJC, from May 9th to 12th, 2024. This four-day seminar addressed the underrepresentation and unique challenges faced by European Jewish students of Middle Eastern and North African heritage.


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