Promisers to date: The Jewish Future Promise reached 94,695 Signers, and the Jewish Youth Promise now has 29,536 Youth Signers.

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Super Bowl antisemitism ad is no way to tackle Jew-hatred  –JNS

Jewish groups condemn Ye's new antisemitic tirade: "desperate bid for attention"  –Axios

UCLA Suspends SJP Over Reported Targeting of Jewish UC Regent Member’s Home –Jewish Journal

The Silence is Deafening/ The World Has Failed the Jewish People Again –The Times of Israel

Will Your Grandkids Remain Jewish?  –The Times of Israel

How-To: Host a Shabbat for Israel with JNF-USA

Looking for a powerful way to bring your community together and celebrate the soul of

the Jewish people? This May 2, Host a JNF-USA Shabbat for Israel—an opportunity to embrace Jewish unity, tradition, and our eternal connection to the land of Israel.

Gather friends and family around your table for an inspiring Shabbat dinner in honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut. As you light the Shabbat candles, bless the wine and challah, and welcome the peace of Shabbat, take a moment to reflect on Israel’s resilience, beauty, and the shared responsibility we have in shaping its future. Whether through blessings, personal reflections, or a favorite Israeli dish, your Shabbat can be a space for connection, pride, and inspiration.

JNF-USA provides resources to help you create a deeply meaningful and engaging experience, from traditional rituals to thought-provoking discussion prompts. And to make an even greater impact, inspire your guests to take the Jewish Future Promise—a commitment to ensuring that Jewish values, traditions, and support for Israel continue for generations to come.

Let this Shabbat be more than a meal - let it be a moment of connection, purpose, and promise for the future of our people.

Ready to host? Learn more and get started here

Promiser Spotlight: Aviv Argaman

Captain Res. Aviv Argaman, 34, is married with two daughters and resides in Tel Aviv. He is the founder and manager of Asymmetry Point Capital, a US-based hedge fund.

Tell us about your background and current role in the IDF.
I’m 34 years old, married with two young daughters—ages 3 years and 10 months. I served in the Paratroopers Brigade and later as a platoon commander, leading 20-30 soldiers. Over the past few years, I transitioned to a new role in the reserves, more of a desk job. But on October 7^th , I volunteered to go back and serve as a commander in the reserves unit I commanded in the past. 

Outside of the military, I manage a small hedge fund in Israel, balancing my responsibilities as a soldier, leader, and father.

What was your story on October 7?
I realized something was happening—something unlike anything we had faced before. Early that morning, I sat down with my wife and told her I felt compelled to act. My former unit was missing a commander, and I wanted to volunteer for the role with her blessing. As a Jewish citizen of Israel and a leader, I knew it was my responsibility to do all I could in this crisis.

We had an exceedingly difficult conversation. We talked about our values—about what we stand for and what kind of example we wanted to set for our daughters. After just a few minutes, it was clear: our country needed us. Commanders, soldiers, and combatants were needed to protect the population and confront the terror threat. My wife also went back to reserve duty as an IDF spokesperson, and our daughter moved to her grandparents for a few months.

How has October 7 changed Israel and its people?
It’s been a seismic shift. For years, much of Israel’s strategy was built on the idea that we could create a better future for the region by helping the Palestinians rebuild, recover, and establish a sense of normalcy. We believed this would lead to stability. But that approach collapsed completely on October 7.

We now see the reality of radicalization of the Palestinian population - it is deeply entrenched in hatred and violence so no rational solutions are possible. As Israelis, we’re grappling with how to de-radicalize them and prevent another tragedy like this.

It’s not easy, but I believe the path forward lies in three areas: education, demilitarization, and rebuilding their economy. We need to look to moderate Arab nations, like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, as models for what’s possible and hopefully reach a better future through these avenues.

Read Aviv Argaman’s full promiser spotlight article here.