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Hadassah lobbies Congress on antisemitism, Middle Eastern and women’s issues

“Hadassah has never sat on the sidelines and we are not going to do so at this pivotal moment,” said Hadassah National President Carol Ann Schwartz. “We are bringing the combined strength of nearly 300,000 members, donors and supporters directly to Congress to stand firm against antisemitism, to uphold the strategic US-Israel alliance and to safeguard the health and well-being of women everywhere.” [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Middle East, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

CyberWell alerts social media administrators to spike in antisemitic postings

Monitoring English, Arabic and Farsi-language content, CyberWell identified several antisemitic narratives and trending content glorifying violence against Jews and celebrating attacks on Israeli civilians. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Press Release, USA

Student essays on antisemitism have chance to win $2,500 scholarship

B’nai B’rith has invited college students to share their experiences of antisemitism at their school by entering its 2026 “None Shall Be Afraid” Essay Contest. Winners will earn scholarships as well as the opportunity to have their essays published. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, USA

Jewish Federation urges ‘situational awareness’ at Purim events

While there is no local threat, global events can have ripple effects. As Purim celebrations and other gatherings approach, we encourage you to participate fully, and to practice heightened situational awareness and adherence to all security protocols. [Press Release)

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Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Press Release, San Diego County, USA

Suit filed against California and its agencies for not protecting K-12 students from antisemitism

The State of California, the California State Board of Education, the State Department of Education, and Superintendent Tony Thurmond are being sued on behalf of Jewish parents whose children have been, and continue to be, the subjects of cruel, persistent, and pervasive antisemitism in their California public schools. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, California, Israel, Jewish Religion, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Knesset Caucus for Israel-U.S. Relations convenes with dignitaries from both nations as onlookers

Jay Ruderman, President of the Ruderman Family Foundation, said: “The relationship between Israel and the United States goes far beyond a strategic alliance. It is a deep partnership rooted in shared democratic values, and that partnership is a cornerstone of Israel’s security and national resilience …”

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Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, USA