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Devotional and forum schedule for winter 2023 semester – BYU News

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  • On January 6, 2023
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BYU seeks to develop students of faith, intellect and character who have the skills and the desire to continue learning and serving others throughout their lives. For the weekly devotionals and forums during the 2023 winter semester, select BYU employees, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and industry experts will bring […]
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Louisville Jewish community hires ex-officer connected to controversy over Breonna Taylor killing – JTA News – Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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  • On January 6, 2023
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I accept the JTA Privacy Policy.By submitting the above I agree to the privacy policy and terms of use of JTA.org(JTA) — The largest Jewish community organization in Louisville, Kentucky, is facing criticism for hiring a police officer who was connected to the controversy over the 2020 police killings of Breonna Taylor and David McAtee.Josh […]
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Several Jewish organizations criticize UVM's response to federal … – Vermont Cynic

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  • On January 5, 2023
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Halsey McLaen, News Editor|September 26, 2022Abbie KopelowitzThe Waterman building sits on S Prospect Street March 2022. Twenty Jewish organizations expressed concerns in response to UVM President Suresh Garimella’s denial of mishandling antisemitism in the midst of a federal investigation, according to a Sept. 16 press release from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish […]
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Report: Iranian regime has plotted to kill Jews overseas, including philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy – Forward

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  • On January 5, 2023
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Public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy attends the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival and Cohen Media’s screening of the documentary “The Will To See” with Bernard-Henri Lévy at The Landmark Westwood in Los Angeles, April 30, 2022. (Amanda Edwards/Getty Images) By Ron Kampeas December 3, 2022 WASHINGTON (JTA) — The Iranian regime has launched dozens of plots […]
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William, Tiffany Meyer donate $8.5 million to Jewish Federation – Florida Weekly

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  • On January 5, 2023
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Thursday, January 5, 2023 By ops@our-hometown.com | on December 08, 2022 Tiffany and Bill Meyer made one of the largest donations in the Jewish Federation’s history. COURTESY PHOTOCommunity leader and philanthropist William Meyer and his wife, Tiffany Meyer, have made a landmark gift of $8.5 million to the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, making […]
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New Jacksonville antisemitism fund to promote education, fight bias – The Florida Times-Union

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  • On January 5, 2023
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In response to a surge in hate speech in Jacksonville, a new $1 million fund has been created to combat antisemitism and bias through communitywide education and discussion.“There is no higher priority than ensuring a safe and secure environment in which to gather, pray, learn and play,” said Miriam Feist, CEO of the Jewish Federation & […]
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Federation's Security Program is Now a Standalone Organization … – The Jewish News

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  • On January 5, 2023
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The Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit has spun off its security program, leading to the creation of a standalone organization, Jewish Community Security Inc. (JCSI). Launched March 1, JCSI is led by Gary Sikorski, who continues in his role as director of community-wide security.“The program had grown to the point it could no longer be […]
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