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Welcome to the November edition of the Jewish Future Promise Newsletter.

Promisers to date: The Jewish Future Promise reached 84,731 Signers, and the Jewish Youth Promise now has 26,010 Youth Signers.
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Remembering Bernie Marcus
The Jewish world lost a great man this month.
The late Bernie Marcus was a world-class philanthropist, businessman, mentor, and friend. Back whenthe Jewish Future Promise was just a concept, I remember Bernie telling me “go for it” to move forward in launching our movement. He was our 54th promiser in a movement now 80,000-plus strong.
Bernie inspired so many of us with his commitment to tzedakah, and his commendable support of Jewish organizations and Israel.
As you give thanks this month, I invite you to encourage others to “go for it” and sign the Jewish Future Promise. Celebrating Jewish culture, values, and traditions is a perfect way to honor Bernie and his lifelong commitment to the Jewish people.
May his memory be a blessing.
Mike Leven
Founder, Jewish Future Promise
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[link removed] The New Kristallnacht: Antisemitic Attacks in Amsterdam Demand Global Action [ [link removed] ]– Times of Israel
[link removed] The power of promise: The Jewish community’s response to uncertain times [ [link removed] ]– Jewish News Syndicate

How-To: Support the Jewish Future through Teen Israel Trips

The late Bernie Marcus knew how experiencing Israel transforms young Jews’ sense of knowledge, pride, and community. [link removed] The Marcus Foundation [ [link removed] ]has given a series of generous grants to support [link removed] RootOn [ [link removed] ]e, an organization providing access to high-quality, immersive educational experiences toIsraelfor North American Jewish teenagers.
Too many teens and their families don’t know about resources like RootOne, which remove financial barriers and empower young Jews to embark on a life-changing summer Israel trip.
Do you know any Jewish teens who would benefit from a summer Israel trip? Here’s what they need to do to apply through RootOne:
1. [link removed]). Choose and apply to a trip . Trips with different focuses are offered, such as En trepreneurship, Environmentalism, History, Outdoors, and Social Justice.
2. Once accepted for the trip, a voucher application will be received directly from their chosen trip. In order to be eligible, applicants must currently be in grades 9-11 and residing in the U.S. or Canada.
3. Complete pre and post-trip requirements . Eligible applicants who complete pre-trip and post-trip requirements and sign the required releases will receive a $3,000 voucher to deduct from the cost of their trip.

Jewish teens and young adults can also support the Jewish future by signing the [link removed] Jewish Youth Promise .
Promiser Spotlight: Karen Cinnamon

Named one of the top 100 Influential Jews of 2022 and 2023 in the Jewish 100,Karen Cinnamon is an esteemed author, podcast host, and founder of the world's largest Jewish wedding media platform, [link removed] Smashing The Glass .
Why is Jewish joy so essential?
I talk a lot about being the light in the darkness, and I think that’s something that stops a lot of Jews from feeling overwhelmed with the state of the world. If you can focus on goodness, being a light, and being more Jewish to give strength to others, then that strengthens our community, and we lift ourselves up. Practicing gratitude for being Jewish is so valuable.
What is your advice for raising proud Jewish children?
I have two girls, and I think the reason they’re so confident in their identity is because we have a lot of fun at home with being Jewish. It can be baking challah together and throwing on sprinkles, going around the table at Shabbat and talking about a highlight from our week, or reading a Jewish book together. And do it year-round, and not just on the holidays.
Our children copy us when we make things relevant and fun, and Judaism is no exception. If you want your children to love Judaism, make sure you have a solid handle on why you’re proud to be Jewish yourself and what Jewish things spark joy for you…and then do those things together with your children!
There are 15 million Jews and 15 million ways to be Jewish. Find your way, and go all in.
What steps can any Jew or ally take to ensure the Jewish future?
It can be small things: wearing a Magen David, listening to Jewish music, adding a Star of David to your Instagram bio, or baking challah occasionally. I take great pride in buying challah from a lovely bakery every Friday - it’s my routine and I love it.
Judaism evolves. We can’t necessarily do what our ancestors did hundreds of years ago, and many of us don’t have that sort of time as full-time working people. It doesn’t matter what you do, so long as what you do is joyful to you.
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