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Mini-Mission, Mighty Voice, and the Power of a Lion
April 10, 2025
Eileen Weiss Women's Philanthropy Participant
There are moments that linger long after the day is done, quietly powerful, deeply personal, and undeniably communal. That’s what this mini-mission to...
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How Seniors in Ofakim Turned Coffee into Connection
April 9, 2025
Michal Zur and Rebecca Pollack Executive Director GMW Israel Office; Chief Development Officer
This Passover, we are reminded once again of the power of community, renewal, and transformation. The story of the mobile coffee cart in our partner c...
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What “Next Year in Jerusalem” Really Means for Zionism Today
April 8, 2025
Benjamin Mann Ed. D. Chief Planning Officer
On Saturday night Jews around the world will end the Seder ritual by singing “לשנה הבאה בירושלים”, Next year in Jerusalem!  For me, this end to the se...
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A Seder for Everyone
April 7, 2025
Lisa and Jeffrey Katz Jewish Historical Society Committee Members
Passover invites each of us to connect in our own way. No two Seders are ever exactly alike—and that’s part of the beauty. Whether it’s your very firs...
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Community Mitzvah Day: A Day of Impact, Connection, and Tikkun Olam
April 4, 2025
Jamie Carus Center for Volunteerism Manager
Imagine waking up on a Sunday morning, stepping into a space buzzing with excitement and energy—700 volunteers, families, and individuals all coming t...
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