Mercaz News

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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Torah for this Hour | April 24, 2025

Posted on April 24, 2025

We are now marking Yom Ha-shoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, and soon we will bless the new month of ’Iyyar, which includes Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror — both of them days replete with pain and collective trauma. For years I have experienced discomfort regarding the way in which these days […]

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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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What Happened to Jewish Unity after October 7? …

Posted on April 18, 2025

… And why you should Vote MERCAZ in the World Zionist Congress election. by Rabbi Eric Leiderman, a Chicago-based educator and community builder. He is a dedicated advocate for vibrant, inclusive Jewish life, working to inspire the next generation through education, activism, and leadership. Rabbi Leiderman serves as Secretary for MERCAZ USA and is a […]

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From Exodus to Elections: Vote MERCAZ USA (Slate 17)

Posted on April 18, 2025

This Passover, channel the resilience of the Israelites and vote NOW for MERCAZ USA (Slate 17). The 2025 World Zionist Congress elections are well underway, and the stakes could not be higher. To ensure the voice of Conservative/Masorti Judaism is heard, vote MERCAZ USA (Slate 17) before May 4th. Just as the Israelites’ constant hope […]

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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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This Passover … Support MERCAZ USA: Make a Commitment to an Inclusive Jewish future

Posted on April 4, 2025

Support MERCAZ USA and Donate Today! As we gather around the Seder table this Passover, we recall our ancestors’ journey from slavery to freedom, from exile to the Promised Land. The story of the Exodus is one of resilience, faith, and the enduring power of community — a story that continues to inspire us today. At […]

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A Passover message: Vote MERCAZ – a plea for an all-inclusive world Zionist coalition

Posted on April 3, 2025

by Rabbi Alan Silverstein, President, Mercaz Olami and Rabbi Hillel Skolnik, President, MERCAZ USA The Passover seder is a unique event on the Jewish calendar. We invite family members and friends of all ages to sit together as we relate the narrative that shaped the destiny of our people. The aim is to create an […]

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Your Voice Matters. Vote for MERCAZ USA Today.

Posted on April 2, 2025

Watch this important message from Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal … Instead of working to unify the Jewish people, extremists in Israel are working to undermine the rights of Conservative Jews like us in the Jewish state. Your vote in the election for the World Zionist Congress is your voice … Your way to send them a message. Click […]

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