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Read about what’s happening in Toledo's Jewish community and in others around the world. Be inspired by stories of Tzedakah (justice, charity, and righteousness), Tikkun Olam (restoring the world), and Gemulit Chassadim (acts of loving kindness). Find out how you can help Jews at home and abroad.

Israel Action Network Helps 2 More States Craft Anti-BDS Legislation

JFNA's Israel Action Network helps Texas and North Carolina state legislatures pass bills targeting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel which, once signed, will make them the 17th and 18th states, respectively, to take such action. 

$1.8 Million Pledged to Federations by Argentina Mission Participants

$1.8 million was pledged—a 10.5% gift-for-gift increase from last year—by the 47 participants from 16 communities returning from the 2017 King David Society Mission to Argentina. They also raised $50,000 for scholarships to Buenos Aires’s ORT school. 

How Jewish Organizations Combat anti-Semitism

Former US special on anti-Semitism praises Jewish organizations for all that they do to combat anti-Semitism.