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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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Lauder Fellowship Virtual Session with Dr. Robert Williams

The Lauder Fellows had a virtual session with Dr. Robert Williams from the USC Shoah Foundation. He spoke to them about events leading up the Shoah and what the nature of antisemitism was at the time and how we can move forward and use the lessons to remember the Holocaust today.
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New UGEI Board Elected, Featuring Former Lauder Fellows

At the XXIX Congress of the Italian Union of Jewish Students and Young Professionals (UGEI), a union affiliated with NextGen Inc., elections for the Board were held. The newly elected board includes two former Lauder Fellows: Ghila Lascar and Ariela Di Gioacchino.
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A Discussion on Diplomacy and the Israel-Hamas War

The Jewish Diplomatic Corps Academy members met today to discuss how they feel about the diplomatic efforts taken during the current Israel-Hamas War.
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#SustainEUJS found its Perfect Match!

The European Union of Jewish Students and the World Jewish Congress have a long history of friendship and a very unique and special relationship. We are glad to be matching EUJS's #SustainEUJS campaign.
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