Tell New Jersey to Protect Free Speech The New Jersey Assembly is considering voting on A3558, a bill that would codify the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism into state law. That might sound innocuous. Unfortunately, it’s dangerous. It could fuel the weaponization of antisemitism against free speech. New Jersey residents can speak out to stop this bill. |
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Inside the Moment: Gershon Baskin on What’s Next for Israel & Gaza Join NJN and T'ruah for a conversation with Dr. Gershon Baskin to unpack what’s happening now and what may come next. Dr. Baskin will be joined by Hadar Susskind, President and CEO of NJN, and Rabbi Esther Lederman, a board member of both NJN and T’ruah. The webinar will take place at noon, Eastern, on November 18. |
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Thirty years since Rabin: a moment for honest reckoning The Times of Israel published a reflection on the 30th anniversary of the Rabin assassination by NJN's Hadar Susskind. Noting the different trajectory that Israel was on before the Rabin assassination when compared to recent years, Hadar concludes: "Let us say: we choose democracy over despair, compromise over nihilism, and hope over defeat. Because to honor Rabin, we must act. To safeguard Israel’s future, we must engage. To enable peace, we must be brave." |
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How Rabin's Assassination Shaped American Jewish Politics NJN hosted a webinar with two leading voices in American Jewish thought — Letty Cottin Pogrebin, founding editor of Ms. magazine and longtime activist, and Sam Norich, former publisher of The Forward — for a conversation about how Rabin’s murder reshaped American Jewish politics, identity, and engagement with Israel. At the time of the assassination Letty was president of Americans for Peace Now and Sam was a consultant to the Israel Democracy Institute. Both currently serve as NJN board members. |
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Peace Now reports on two new neighborhoods for settlers near Ramallah Yesterday, Peace Now reported on tenders published by the Housing Ministry for the construction of a new neighborhood in the settlement of Geva Binyamin (Adam), southeast of Ramallah. One tender is for the construction of 342 housing units across five compounds, and another for 14 single-family homes designated for reserve soldiers.
These tenders came just days after a tender was published for the planning and construction of a residential complex in the nearby settlement of Giv’on HaHadasha. |
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NJN is saddened by the passing of Peter Weiss. He was a board member of NJN, following decades of service on APN's board. We knew him to be a champion for human rights and international law. He will be dearly missed. |
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NJN at the Other Israel Film Festival - Last Week! NJN is proud to partner with the Other Israel Film Festival to showcase films from Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers who tell stories of the nuances and complexities of life under occupation. The festival is run through the Meyerson JCC in New York, and will take place between November 6th and 13th. Use the discount code “newjewishnarrative25” at checkout for a 20% discount on your tickets! |
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