Tell Ohio and Wisconsin to Support Free Speech Legislators in Ohio and Wisconsin are considering bills that would codify the IHRA definition of antisemitism into law. That might sound innocuous. Unfortunately, it’s dangerous. It could undermine Jewish safety and fuel the weaponization of antisemitism against free speech. Do you live in Ohio or Wisconsin? Tell your legislators to vote NO on bills that would codify the IHRA definition of antisemitism into law. |
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Do you want to support a constructive effort to counter antisemitism? Urge Congress to support the Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act. |
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From Grief to Partnership: An Inspirational Conversation with Aziz Abu Sarah & Maoz Inon - Recording Yesterday, NJN hosted a webinar featuring Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon, peace activists and co-founders of InterAct. The conversation charted their personal stories and motivations for doing peace work, their cross-cultural partnership, and their upcoming book, The Future is Peace (now available for preorder). |
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Israeli Airstrikes Jeopardize Ceasefire January 31, 2026 — New Jewish Narrative is alarmed by Israeli airstrikes that targeted multiple locations in Gaza on Saturday resulting in extensive loss of life. Dozens of people were killed – not all of them were militants. Hadar Susskind, President and CEO of NJN, said, “Both Israel’s long-term security and the wellbeing of the people of Gaza, depend on the development of a new Palestinian governing body in Gaza to replace Hamas and on serious investment in reconstruction. The actions taken today by the Israeli government were deeply shortsighted and risk undermining those critical objectives." |
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Jews Against ICE - LOCATION CHANGE New Jewish Narrative is supporting an action that will demonstrate powerful Jewish opposition to ICE’s cruel and destructive immigration enforcement system. We will be joining a rally with 100+ Jewish clergy and community leaders on February 11. There has been a location change: the entire protest will now take place outside of ICE headquarters. |
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Countering Settler Violence: Peace Now Plants Olive Trees for Tu BiShvat When settlers destroy Palestinian crops, replanting offers hope. Last week, activists from Peace Now and Rabbis for Human Rights planted olive trees in the village of Burin in solidarity with Palestinians in the region. This commemorated Tu BiShvat, the Jewish new year for trees. The activists were met by the army, who arbitrarily declared the area a closed military zone. Nevertheless, they managed to break ground and persevere in their action. |
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NJN Speaks at Conference for Habonim Dror Camping Association President and CEO Hadar Susskind represented NJN at the annual conference for professional staff, board members, and youth leadership of the Habonim Dror Camping Association (HDCA). A panel discussion with Gil Browdy, Co-Chair of the HDCA, and Jenny Sherman, Mazkira of Habonim Dror North America, explored collaborations between NJN and the youth movement. |
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