Combating Antisemitism

Statement from FJMC International on the return of Ran Gvili

Statement from FJMC International on the return of Ran Gvili FJMC International joins the people of Israel and Jewish communities around the world in mourning and honoring Ran Gvili, z”l, whose remains were returned today to Israel for burial after more than 840 days in Gaza. Ran, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, was abducted on …

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A Statement from FJMC International: Attack on Beth Israel Congregation

A Statement from FJMC: Attack on Beth Israel Congregation We are devastated and outraged by the arson attack against Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi. This was not only an attack on a building—it was an act of terror meant to intimidate Jews, to desecrate sacred space, and to remind a vulnerable community that hatred still …

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Armed with information to fight hate

The FJMC’s Committee to Combat Antisemitism   By Irv Varkonyi Are you ready to respond to the questions below if asked? What is The Difference Between Criticism of Israel and Antisemitism? Criticism of Israel is not automatically antisemitism. But it can be antisemitic, depending on the language and intent, when the accusation is based on race …

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The Lifesaving Legacy of Boys Town Jerusalem

The Lifesaving Legacy of Boys Town Jerusalem FJMC Regions and Clubs have a unique opportunity to support and advocate for the Israel Defense Forces through supporting Boys Town Jerusalem, from where the IDF gains many future soldiers. Representatives and volunteers for Boys Town, including Ron Kurzer, in FJMC’s Northern New Jersey region are looking for …

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Vandalism at a Vermont Synagogue

Vandalism at a Vermont Synagogue Earlier this month, I attended a lovely Friday Shabbat outing with Shir Shalom of Woodstock, VT, at a nearby lake. The following night, I attended a Tishah Be ’av service at the Upper Valley Jewish Community synagogue in nearby Hanover, NH, on the campus of Dartmouth College. As the Tishah …

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