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Israeli women and girls were raped during Hamas attack. Where’s the outcry? - Opinion Article for the Boston Globe by JD Academy Member, Cami Tussie (Argentina)

Cami Tussie, JD Academy Member and Board Member of Start-Up Nation Mentorship, wrote an op-ed for the Boston Globe about the hypocrisy of women's organizations and their lack of response after the horrific October 7th attacks.
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A Reflection Since October 7th by Lauder Fellow Shay Rubinstein (Israel)

Since October 7, I've been on a roller-coaster of emotions. I feel saddened by the loss of my friend, Omri Ram, who was murdered at the Nova Music Festival while we were studying abroad in Paris. Upon learning about his death, I reached out to Sciences Po Paris University, requesting a vigil on campus to honor his memory.
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A Shoah Survivor, A Student, and A Teacher

Hannah Veiler, Lauder Fellow and President of the Jewish Student Union (Germany), was a featured guest on Germany's Markus Lanz talk show.
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JD Academy Member Florencia Kaplun (Argentina) Speaks to Todo Noticias on Campus Antisemitism

Jewish Diplomatic Corps Academy Member Florencia Kaplun spoke to the Argentinian news channel Todo Noticias about the rise and state of antisemitism on college campuses.
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Havurah's Annual Chanukah Fair Vendor Application Open!

Are you an artist or crafts vendor? On December 3rd, Havurah will host its Annual Havurah Chanukah Fair in Brooklyn, New York. At the Chanukah Fair, you can purchase and view artwork that can make the perfect Chanukah gifts for your loved ones or yourself!
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Adam Shapiro, Founder of Start-Up Nation Mentorship, and Current JDA Member, Featured on Fox Business

Adam Shapiro, founder and chairman of Start-Up Nation Mentorship and current JDA member, spoke to Fox Business about Start-Up Nation Mentorship's efforts to connect students with tech leaders.
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WJC Elevate Invites a Group of Global Changemakers to Israel

From November 5th to 7th, 14 members of WJC Elevate and global changemakers from seven countries travelled to Israel to witness the ground realities in the area around the Gaza border following the horrific Hamas massacre of October 7th, 2023.
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JD Academy Member Speaks to BBC News About Antisemitism on Campus in the United Kingdom

JD Academy Member, Guy Dabby-Joory, spoke to BBC News on behalf of the Union of Jewish Students about the rise in antisemitism on university campuses across the United Kingdom.
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JDA Member Is Working To Combat Campus Antisemitism in Canada

Canadian JDA Member, Nati Pressmann, has been actively working to advocate for Jewish students at her university as well as the greater Ontario Jewish community. You can read more about her work here.
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Lauder Fellows and JDA Member Featured on the Italian News

Two current Lauder Fellows, Isaac Ohrenstein and Danielle Sobkin, along with a current JD Academy Member, Emma Sameth, spoke to an Italian television station regarding antisemitism on college campuses in the United States.
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