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Lauder Fellows Hear from WJC's Maya Samokovlija

For the Lauder Fellows second virtual session, they had the opportunity to hear from WJC's Maya Samokovlija. Maya spoke to them about different communities around the world and how WJC works to support them.
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Saul Hakim, Lauder Fellow, Calls for Campus Unity and Compassion Amid Judicial Board Rulings

Saul Hakim, a student at Binghamton University and a Lauder Fellow, expressed disappointment over the Judicial Board’s decision to strike down critical clauses in his Student Association Congress resolutions. These measures aimed to foster empathy and unity on campus by encouraging attendance at Jewish-led events and ensuring BDS-related proposals were reviewed for potential discriminatory impact.
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JDA Members Shay Rubinstein and Dani Sobkin Host a Young Professionals Jewish Leadership Panel

JDA members Shay Rubinstein and Danielle Sobkin hosted a special session for students and young professionals titled “Uniting Voices: Jewish Leadership in Action.”
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JDA Member Noah Katz Spoke on a Panel at Haaretz's London Conference

On Sunday 27th October, JDA Noah Katz (UK), Chair of the Under 35 Assembly of The Board of Deputies of British Jews spoke at Haaretz's London Conference "Israel After October 7th: Allies of Alone?" on a panel about the Next Generation's Relationship with Israel.
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NextGenInc's Make Their Memory Shine Honors Fascism Victims in Mallorca

On October 20, Make Their Memory Shine joined forces with local organizations to honor victims of fascism and Nazism in Mallorca. 
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Lauder Fellow Victoria Borochov Represented the Austrian Jewish Community in Recent Interview

Current Lauder Fellow, Victoria Borochov, was interviewed in a piece about people from different religious backgrounds who live in Austria.
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Lauder Fellow Annie Gishen Interviewed by RFI Where She Talked About Her Concerns About Antisemitism Prior to Starting her Masters

Current Lauder Fellow, Annie Gishen, was interviewed by RFI where she spoke about her past experiences with antisemitism on campus and her worries about campus antisemitism at Oxford University where she'll be doing her Masters.
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JDA Member David Fiorentini Addresses OSCE Human Dimension Conference in Warsaw

JDA Member David Fiorentini attended and addressed the OSCE Human Dimension Conference in Warsaw. He emphasized the importance of interfaith dialogue during these challenging times, speaking alongside the Chief Rabbi of Poland, Rabbi Michael Schudrich, and the Vice President of CROEIS, Imam Yahya Pallavicini.
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Former Lauder Fellow Noa Fišer Leads Annual Sombor Spiritual Evening, Celebrating Unity Across Faiths

Former Lauder Fellow Noa Fišer hosted the second annual Sombor Spiritual Evening, bringing together the community to celebrate unity and diversity.
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JDA Member Claire Frankel Interviewed by University Affairs About Campus Antisemitism in Canada

Claire Frankel, JDA Member and former Lauder Fellow ('23-'24), was interviewed by University Affairs about campus antisemitism on McGill University campus.
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