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What we can learn from Julie Beren Platt’s legacy at JFNA

JL;DR SUMMARY Julie Beren Platt has concluded her tenure as chair of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) board, leaving behind a legacy marked by decisive and impactful leadership. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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LeadershipUniversity Of PennsylvaniaCourageJulie Beren PlattPro Israel RallyIsrael SupportEmergency FundJfnaDiaspora Solidarity

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Israel
"In a time marked by war in Israel and surging antisemitism worldwide, her clarity, generosity and resolve have set a standard for leaders across the Jewish world."
Gaza, Palestinian Territories
"the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas which killed more than 1,200 people in Israel, brought 251 others to Gaza as hostages"
Washington, D.C., Washington DC, United States
"they helped orchestrate the largest pro-Israel rally in North American history on the National Mall in Washington, D.C."
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
"Finally, when antisemitism exploded on North American campuses including at her own alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania Platt again rose to the challenge"

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