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JDA Member Dani Sobkin and Lauder Fellow Alyssa Wallack Speak at Chabad on Campus' Annual Pegisha

JDA member Dani Sobkin spoke to 2,000 Chabad students at Chabad on Campus' annual Pegisha in Crown Heights New York. She spoke about how to be a leader on campus and how to be proudly Jewish. Current Lauder Fellow, Alyssa Wallack, also had the opportunity to speak to students over Shabbat about being Jewish on Campus in the wake of October 7th.
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Jathlete Launches its Sports Kits for Students Across the UK

Jathlete, a project in NextGenInc., launches its sports kits for the different football leagues across the United Kingdom.
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Lauder Fellow Gaby Guigui Leads GW for Israel to National Recognition

Lauder Fellow Gaby Guigui, President of GW for Israel, has been a driving force in promoting Israel advocacy on campus. Her leadership and dedication have transformed the organization into a vibrant hub for education, dialogue, and engagement, creating a solid pro-Israel community at George Washington University.
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JDA Hanna Veiler Named Among Germany’s Top 40 Under 40

JDA Member Hanna Veiler has been honored by Capital Magazine as one of Germany’s "Top 40 Under 40"! This incredible recognition celebrates Hanna’s hard work, innovation, and leadership, marking her as one of the country’s most inspiring young professionals.
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Zionist Village Square: Fellows Abulafia, Hakim, Krut, Ingber, and Gishen Unite Jewish Communities

At the 2024 JNF Global Conference in Dallas, Lauder Fellow Jeremias Abulafia addressed 200 students, sharing insights about the Lauder Fellowship and WJC’s mission. Fellows Saul Hakim, Pe’er Krut, Bella Ingber, and Annie Gishen showcased the impact of the Zionist Village Square through a lively mock debate, demonstrating how respectful dialogue fosters Jewish unity.
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Lauder Fellows Hear from WJC's Maya Samokovlija

For the Lauder Fellows second virtual session, they had the opportunity to hear from WJC's Maya Samokovlija. Maya spoke to them about different communities around the world and how WJC works to support them.
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Lauder Fellow Bella Ingber and JDA Members Sabrina Soffer and Noah Katz Unmask Campus Antisemitism in New Book

NextGen members Noah Katz (JDA UK), Bella Ingber (Lauder Fellow), and Sabrina Soffer (JDA USA) have contributed chapters to a new book titled Young Zionist Voices: A New Generation Speaks Out.
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Lauder Fellow Ryan Kassanoff Inspires at JFNA General Assembly

On November 10th, Lauder Fellow Ryan Kassanoff took center stage at the opening session of the Jewish Federation of North America (JFNA) General Assembly. Ryan was speaking to an audience of leaders and changemakers from across the Jewish world. 
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JDA Member Sabrina Soffer Speaks at the Standing Together Rally in Washington D.C.

JDA member Sabrina Soffer spoke at the Unity: Standing Together rally in Washington D.C. This rally marked one year since the historic American March for Israel.
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2025 Jewish Youth Assembly Kicks Off with First Virtual Session

Over 35 high school students from over 12 countries gathered virtually to kick off the 2025 Jewish Youth Assembly. 
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