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The terrific response from
our community to our
Israel Emergency
Campaign is hardly a
surprise. We are always
at our best in times of
great need and there
has never been a greater
need. To those among
you who already made
donations –Thank You!
This campaign is the most
important one in our life
time.

October 7th has forever
changed us, but our
generosity remains the
same. Make a donation
here on this site or mail
back the envelope you
received shortly after the
war began. 100% of your
contribution goes to
Israel’s Trauma Coalition,
Magen David Adom,
Soroka and Barzilai
Medical Centers.

Israel Needs You – Please
Donate Generously.
Thank You and Am Israel
Chai

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November 27, 2025

State Battles Antisemitism

"Citing a 'pervasive and escalating' threat of antisemitism in Massachusetts schools and workplaces, a state-appointed commission has put forth a sweeping set of recommendations aimed at combatting anti-Jewish sentiment.

"Unanimously approved last month, the report from the Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism debuted to mixed reception; while proponents praised the commission for offering a blueprint to a more welcoming Massachusetts, some critics felt its findings missed the mark.

"The non-binding recommendations call for state leaders to fight antisemitism 'the Massachusetts Way,' through a combination of proposals meant to promote inclusivity, bolster anti-bias education, and improve channels for monitoring and reporting potential hate crimes. 

"The Concerned Jewish Faculty and Staff released a competing “shadow report” calling for, among other points, antisemitism training that separates Jewish identity from any nation-state or political ideology; anti-harassment policies that differentiate between prohibited harassment and protected speech; and an emphasis on open inquiry into competing ideas, including those related to Zionism, antisemitism, Israel, and Palestinian territories. 

From The Boston Globe: "Here's what Massachusetts' antisemitism commission found - and what it thinks we should do about it."

[ Read more in the Bulletin >>> ]

October 7, 2024 Commemoration

Linkd To Trunck of Tollerance

HIGH SCHOOL
Trunk of Tolerance Links
Administrator Permission Form | Request to Borrow a Trunk Form | FAQs
Logistics | Student Project Ideas|Evaluation Form|Letter to Parents

MIDDLE SHCOOL
Turnk of Tollerance Links
Administrator Permission Form | Request to Borrow a Trunk Form | FAQs
Logistics | Student Project Ideas|Evaluation Form| Letter to Parents

Alan Dershowitz Program 5-23-24

All About the Hostages: May 22 Program with Jessica Steinberg

 

Be The Support Israel Needs



Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Ana Sazonov Answers Your Questions About Ukraine

On June 16, 2022, at our annual meeting, we hosted Ana Sazonov, executive director at the Jewish Federation of Columbia, SC. Ana recently returned from two weeks of volunteer work at the Ukraine border with Poland and shared her experience with us. We had many questions after and she answered all of them.

 

Greetings From Our Friends - Sent For Our Annual Meeting

Annual meeting greetings from New Bedford friend Ed Asner

Annual meeting greetings from Israeli
journalist and New Bedford friend
Tal Schneider
Annual meeting greetings from
New Bedford friend David Broza

Annual meeting greetings from
New Bedford friend Nancy Spielberg

Annual meeting greetings from our
Partnership team in Afula Israel



Jewish Federation Annual Campaign




   

STAFF
Amir Cohen
Executive Director

Michelle Poirier
Associate Director

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