The Focus Project

From Hiding Under Dead Bodies to Center Stage

Posted on May 20, 2025

STAY INFORMED – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS TO CONSIDER – STORIES MAKING NEWS The Jewish People’s Enduring Spirit: From Trauma to Triumph Israeli Oct. 7 Survivor Excels at European Song Contest: ‘I won at life’ The unthinkable happened on the morning of Oct. 7, 2023, when Yuval Raphael was among the many young people celebrating […]

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Is the U.S.-Israel Alliance at Risk?

Posted on May 13, 2025

Issue: May 13, 2025 STAY INFORMED – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS TO CONSIDER – STORIES MAKING NEWS Navigating a Turbulent Region: Why the U.S.-Israel Alliance Matters Hamas hostage Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli – held in Gaza for 584 days, was just released to Israel and welcomed by his family in a deal brokered between the […]

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More Than Bagels & Lox: Jewish American Life

Posted on May 6, 2025

Patriotism & Heritage: The Jewish American Story BACKGROUND – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS TO CONSIDER – STORIES MAKING NEWS Enduring Contributions and Heritage From even before the U.S. gained independence, Jews have been woven into the fabric of American life, contributing their energy, intellect and spirit to the building of the American Dream. Founded in […]

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Remembering Heroes, Fighting for Hostages

Posted on April 29, 2025

Echoes of Loss, Voices of Hope: Israel’s Memorial and Independence Days BACKGROUND – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS TO CONSIDER – STORIES MAKING NEWS Hostages Want Freedom from Hamas Captors: ‘Omri is a survivor in captivity’ Sirens blare nationwide every year on Israel’s Memorial Day – heralding a moment of silence to honor the Israelis who […]

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Holocaust Remembrance: Liberators and Survivors

Posted on April 22, 2025

Bearing Witness: Death Camp Liberators and Holocaust Survivors BACKGROUND – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS – VOICES – STORIES World War II will be remembered in infamy for countless reasons – the most horrific being the systematic extermination of 6 million Jews during the Holocaust. As many around the world observe Yom HaShoah – Israel’s solemn […]

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The World’s Oldest Hate: Pharaoh to Present

Posted on April 15, 2025

From Pharaoh to Present: How an Ancient Hatred of Jews Has Rippled Through History BACKGROUND – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS – STORIES From the back-breaking whips of ancient Egyptian overlords to modern-day vandalism, violence and murder, the Jewish people have long been targets of scapegoating and hatred. Today’s blood libels, hateful rhetoric and distorted portrayals of […]

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Hostages, Nukes, Hate: The Passover Connection

Posted on April 8, 2025

Echoes from Exodus: Israel’s Fight Against Modern Pharaohs BACKGROUND – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS – VOICES – STORIES The Israeli hostages still held captive by Hamas after a year and a half serve as a painful reminder of historic persecution of the Jewish people. On the eve of the Passover holiday, commemorated for more than […]

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Inside Gaza: Protests Grow Against Hamas

Posted on April 1, 2025

Hamas Brutality Exposed: Palestinians Brave Death to Denounce Hamas BACKGROUND – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS – STORIES Palestinians Risk Their Lives to Protest Hamas Hamas terrorists dumped the body of 22-year-old Palestinian Odai Naser Saadi on the doorsteps of his family’s home with a chilling message: “This is the price for those who criticize Hamas.” […]

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Campus Crisis: Changes, Concerns and Covert Cash

Posted on March 25, 2025

Victories, Failures and Foreign Influence: Campuses Confront Hatred BACKGROUND – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS – VOICES – STORIES Nearly half of universities across the U.S. have launched policy changes to address rampant displays of hatred toward Jews – antisemitism – but only eight received a top grade from the ADL in its recently released Campus Antisemitism […]

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Iran’s Terror Network Targets U.S. & Israel

Posted on March 18, 2025

Gaza Ceasefire Collapses; Houthis Target U.S. and Israel BACKGROUND – TALKING POINTS – ACTIONS – VOICES – STORIES Gaza Ceasefire Collapses After Hamas Refuses to Release Hostages In response to Hamas rejecting all proposals to release the remaining 59 hostages, including 24 assumed alive, Israeli Defense Forces have resumed attacks on terrorist leaders in Gaza. Hamas continued […]

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