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Implementing the US Strategy to Combat Antisemitism
On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to talk with Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, US special envoy to combat antisemitism, about the new national strategy and its implementation. JCRC organized this event along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Faith-Based Partnerships, directed by long-time JCRC board member Samantha Joseph. This office, along with other offices…
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A Valuable Contribution to the Fight Against Antisemitism
It’s been two weeks since the White House released the national strategy to counter antisemitism. Earlier this year, I was privileged to be included in a consultation organized by the White House as they sought intake from a wide spectrum of community leaders and stakeholders. Over these past two weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to…
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Proud to be a Communal Leader
Nearly twenty years ago, the co-chair of my congregation invited me to a coffee where she asked me to consider becoming our next board co-chair. At the time I expressed a concern, to her and to others – that our nascent community, and our ability to draw people in who wanted to shift the conversation…