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Wikipedia’s operator rebuffs Jewish groups’ call to override editors on ADL trustworthiness

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 25 Jun

The Wikimedia Foundation, which oversees Wikipedia, declined to intervene in editors' decision to label the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as unreliable on Israel and Zionism.

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Large Jewish organizations boycotted a meeting with the education secretary because progressive Jewish groups would be present

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 3 May

Several major Jewish organizations boycotted a meeting with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on combating antisemitism in schools because they were uncomfortable sharing the virtual room with progressive Jewish groups like Bend the Arc and Truah.

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Major U.S. Jewish groups object to federal security funding cuts

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 27 Mar

Several major U.S. Jewish organizations are expressing concern over the $30.5 million cut in federal security grants, originally funded at $305 million, which has been allocated to safeguard nonprofit institutions against hate and violence through the Department of Homeland Security.

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After a tense call, Jewish umbrella group says it remains ‘distressed’ with Chuck Schumer’s call for elections in Israel

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 19 Mar

The umbrella group for major American Jewish organizations expressed distress following a call with Senator Chuck Schumer, who faced backlash for calling for new elections in Israel and criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Left-wing Zionist groups Americans for Peace Now and Ameinu to merge

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 15 Feb

Left-wing Zionist groups Americans for Peace Now and Ameinu are set to merge in order to consolidate voices in the liberal Zionist camp.

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5 major Jewish groups team up to advocate for Israel and push for ‘accurate’ coverage of Israel-Hamas war

BCohen in Forward · 6 Dec 2023

Five major Jewish organizations, including the American Jewish Committee, American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Jewish Federations of North America, Anti-Defamation League, and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, have formed the 10/7 Project to maintain American support for Israel and address what they perceive as a gap in coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.

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Deborah Lipstadt struck by 'speed and intensity' of Hamas atrocity denial

ARosenfeld in Forward · 20 Nov 2023

Deborah Lipstadt, ambassador for combating international antisemitism, expressed concern over the denial of Hamas atrocities in its Oct. 7 terrorist attack in southern Israel.

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Record crowd on National Mall demands release of hostages, condemns antisemitism

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider · 15 Nov 2023

Nearly 300,000 Israel supporters gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the March for Israel, making it the largest such gathering in U.S. history.

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The March for Israel Today

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Nov 2023

William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, shares practical advice on navigating Washington D.C. for those attending the March for Israel on the Mall.

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What is the ‘March for Israel’ really for?

Laura E. Adkins in Forward · 13 Nov 2023

On November 14, a pro-Israel rally took place on the National Mall, organized by the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.

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Recent Polls of US Jews Reflect Polarized Community - Trying to keep up with shifting opinion on Israel/Palestine, surveys of American Jews are beginning to ask new questions.

Caroline Morganti in Jewish Currents · 29 Jun 2023

Recent polls of American Jews reveal a polarized community with shifting opinions on Israel.

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Shtadlanim: Rabbi Herschel Schacter (1917-2013)

Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter in Jewish Action · 11 Nov 2021

Rabbi Herschel Schacter, a prominent rabbi and communal leader, was a shtadlan - an advocate for Jewish interests with those in positions of authority.

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Shtadlanim: Rabbi Dr. Israel Miller (1919-2002)

Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 11 Nov 2021

Rabbi Dr. Israel Miller was a prominent figure in the Jewish community, known for his advocacy on behalf of various causes.

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