Diaspora Jewry
On the docket are memorial services, charity work and educational visits nationwide to see firsthand the work of first responders.
Almost 20,000 people came to stand for Israel in the Canadian metropolis.
Almost a year after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, immigration to Israel from North America has declined by 43% even as interest in Israel and Jewish heritage and culture soars.
Undeterred by regional tensions, Jews in their 20s are eager to contribute.
“Rabbi Sacks was a moral lighthouse, and his light is needed more than ever in these dark times,” the former Prisoner of Zion said.
London Jewish groups said they are “delighted” that the project came about after 15 years of advocacy.
“Police trying to de-escalate situations have been sending the wrong message,” says Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs CEO Shimon Koffler Fogel.
Rabbi Benny Berlin said law-enforcement officers “have continued to provide an envelope of safety around our communities.”
Born in the Bay Area and raised in Israel from age 8, the slain hostage is remembered as a “mensch,” passionate about soccer, music and travel.
The move is intended to ensure that the community’s assets cannot be claimed by the state or other entities.
“That Shai Davidai guy: How do we get him in trouble? How do we create a situation in which he’s in jeopardy,” the imam said.
Jewish Federations of North America initiative to support rehabilitation effort.
