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WJC NextGen stands with Israel

WJC NextGen is closely monitoring the on-going war in Israel. We stand in solidarity with Israel and it's people facing unimaginable pain, loss, and fear.
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JDA member writes about her experience as a new immigrant as Israel breaks into war

Former NextGen intern and JDA member Galia Wechsler reflects on her experience as a new immigrant as Israel broke into war with Hamas.
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WJC Elevate Holds Emergency Breifing as Israel Breaks into War

On Saturday, as Hamas launched a surprise attack, WJC Elevate organized an emergency briefing with Major Keren Hajioff and Gadi Ezra. 
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Verklempt! Gimmel Submissions for Edition "Seudah" are Open!

Havurah is calling all food lovers and writers! Submissions are open until October 15, 2023, for Verklempt! Gimmel Edition: Seudah. Click on the link below for the guidelines and how to submit your piece!
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Havurah's First Ever Short Film Festival is a Success!

On Tuesday night, Havurah, a project in NextGenInc., hosted its first-ever Short Film Festival. The festival featured five Jewish film makes, and over fifty attendees created a full house event. Havurah dedicates itself to fostering a Jewish creative community in the heart of New York City.
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Start-Up Nation Mentorship Reaches 21 Campuses This Year

Start-Up Nation Mentorship reaches 21 campuses across North America and Europe. What an outstanding achievement in connecting non-Jewish students with Israeli professionals, giving a nuanced understanding of the reality in the Middle East. Professional connections can be a powerful mechanism for building a bridge.
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Peace in Our Schools at the One Young World Summit

Ramiz Bakhtiar of Peace in Our Schools, a project in NextGenInc., attended the One Young World Summit in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The One Young World Summit is an international youth summit where young leaders meet and discuss ideas for a more peaceful and connected future.
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Fellow Shay Rubinstein Featured by Reichman University

Lauder Fellow Shay Rubinstein was featured by Reichman University on LinkedIn through their Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy.
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Former Lauder Fellow Publishes Opinion Piece in Canadian The Globe and the Mail

Former Lauder Fellow Tia Sacks publishes op-ed titled "The Holocaust shouldn’t be the only thing schools teach about the Jewish community" in Canadian newspaper The Globe and the Mail. 
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Former Lauder Fellow Elected as One of the Youngest Chairs of a Jewish Community in the World

On Thursday 21st September, Former Lauder Fellow and JD Academy Member Noah Katz was elected as the Chair of Lancaster & Lakes Jewish Community.
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