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Sign a Petition Against Cultural Boycott of Israel

Dear Community,

 

With your support, the Israel Action Network (IAN) continues to successfully organize and counter national campaigns of delegitimization targeted against Israel. In this regard, our attention must now turn to the realm of cultural boycotts of Israel.

 

IAN is working …

Our Cultural Connection to Israel

On Sunday, January 26, the San Diego Union Tribune published a multi-spread article titled "Cultural Connections", which highlights the history of San Diego's longstanding, dynamic, strategic, and meaningful relationship with San Diego's sister region in Israel--Sha'ar HaNegev.

The articl…

An Update on Ukraine

Federation’s partners at the American Joint Jewish Distribution Committee (JDC) are on the ground in frigid Ukraine, providing critical aid to some of the world’s poorest Jews. What started as a political crisis in November 2013, has turned into a war in Eastern Ukraine, causing nation…

Federation's Impact in France

We are often asked whether there is a case for “core” giving. We are asked whether the collective has measurable impact. We are asked whether we are adapting to the changing realities of the Jewish world. This week we have only to listen to the reports on TV and in the newspapers; the …

Israel Prepares for a Dramatic Increase in Aliyah from French Jews

 

Well before last week’s tragic events that rocked the French community, and communities around the world, aliyah (immigration) to Israel from France had been at its highest rate due to rising anti-Semitism throughout the country. According to a statement made by Ariel Kandel, the Jew…