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Giving Thanks for Support and Solidarity: Friends of Jews and Israel Stand Strong Together

Posted on November 24, 2023

This content is developed by The Focus Project in partnership with Mercaz USA. The Focus Project distributes weekly news and talking points on timely issues concerning Israel and the Jewish people, including antisemitism, anti-Zionism and the delegitimization of Israel. It represents a consensus view across a spectrum of major American Jewish organizations. Mercaz USA recognizes […]

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After the March: What Can I Do?

Posted on November 16, 2023

  Thank you for attending and/or supporting the March for Israel on November 14, 2023. So as not to lose the momentum and engagement of this historic event, the Conference of Presidents and the Jewish Federations have compiled a list of things individuals can do right now to show solidarity with the hostages, support Israel, […]

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Torah for this Hour | November 16, 2023

Posted on November 16, 2023

This is Our God, “Ein Od”, “There is Nothing Else.” We pray these words in the “Aleinu” prayer in which we declare our loyalty to “Ein Od.” “Efes Zulato- There is nothing but.” We are part of the Holy One, and as a part of God, we must always promote the Truth and repair the […]

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Strong Leadership Can Fight Anti-Jewish Hatred With Words and Actions

Posted on November 15, 2023

This content is developed by The Focus Project in partnership with Mercaz USA. The Focus Project distributes weekly news and talking points on timely issues concerning Israel and the Jewish people, including antisemitism, anti-Zionism and the delegitimization of Israel. It represents a consensus view across a spectrum of major American Jewish organizations. Mercaz USA recognizes […]

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WATCH THE RECORDING: March for Israel | November 14, 2023 in Washington, D.C.

Posted on November 14, 2023

If you were not able to attend the event or watch it live, you can watch the full recording of today’s historic March for Israel here:   MARCH FOR ISRAEL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023 National Mall, Washington, DC: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST Gates open 10:00 a.m. BE THERE, BE HEARD. This event brought together […]

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Torah for this Hour | November 9, 2023

Posted on November 9, 2023

Parashat Vayyera ends with the story of the ‘Akedah, the Binding of Isaac, in which—according to the midrash Yalkut Shim‘oni—Avraham fights against the order he had been given and refuses to bind his son for sacrifice, until the Holy One arranges an alternative sacrifice for Avraham to offer up. At that point, Parashat Ḥayyei Sarah […]

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‘From the River to the Sea’ – False Words as Weapons

Posted on November 8, 2023

This content is developed by The Focus Project in partnership with Mercaz USA. The Focus Project distributes weekly news and talking points on timely issues concerning Israel and the Jewish people, including antisemitism, anti-Zionism and the delegitimization of Israel. It represents a consensus view across a spectrum of major American Jewish organizations. Mercaz USA recognizes […]

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#BringThemHomeNow | Hear from the Families of those Being Held Hostage

Posted on November 6, 2023

On October 7th, Hamas terrorists broke through the Israel-Gaza border and captured over 240 people hostage from within Israel. Men, women, children, babies and the elderly. Almost all continue to be held in Gaza. All the hostages taken during Hamas’ attack must be brought home NOW. Join J-Link and our member organizations, in partnership with […]

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What Can We Do? A Conversation with Rachel Goldberg, Mother of Abducted son Hersh

Posted on November 6, 2023

On November 2, 2023, a Zoom conversation was held with Rachel Goldberg, Mother of Hersh who was abducted by Hamas into Gaza. This was an event that was both heartbreaking and important. Hundreds of participants heard about Hersh and prayed for his return, together with all those who have been abducted. We would like to […]

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Torah for this Hour | November 2, 2023

Posted on November 2, 2023

  Unlike Abraham, who demonstrated initiative, Noah was passive. Noah indeed did as the Eternal commanded him, but no more than that—except for one thing: “And Noah built an altar to YHWH… and he offered up burnt offerings on the altar.” What sacrifice did he offer? Perhaps it was a sin offering, or perhaps a […]

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