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Maxwell Smart, one of Canada’s best-known living Holocaust survivors, has told his story many times before to schools, museums and journalists. Now it’s the plot of a new film, The Boy in the Woods:

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A quick refresher on why the number 18 and the Hebrew word “Chai” are significant in Judaism:

What Is the Meaning of Chai? | My Jewish Learning Chai  (חי) is the Hebrew word for life. The word, consisting of two Hebrew letters —chet (ח) and yud (י)— ...

The memorial ceremony at the upcoming Paris Olympic games for the victims of the 1972 Munich Olympics terror attack will be held in a secret location, due to concerns that it may be targeted by extremists. https://ow.ly/WYyX30sFb2T

“I think after Oct. 7...what we've seen is a lot of Jews step up and really feel deeply connected to their Jewish roots, want to learn more, understand more about their own history, understand more about Israel.” -

An Interview with Matisyahu: Antisemitism, Canceled Shows, and a New EP in a Post-October 7 World - Aish.com Jewish reggae singer Matisyahu stands proudly with Israel and vows to bring light into the darkness through his music.

core partners report that there has been a surge in immigration to Israel, with 22,000 new immigrants arriving in the country since Oct. 7.

22,000 Jews Have Made Aliyah Since October 7, Jewish Agency Reports A surge in immigration to Israel has been reported by the Jewish Agency and Aliyah and Integration Ministry, with 22,000 new immigrants arriving in the country since October 7. This significant influx comes amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Notably, France has seen a staggering 510...

The memorial ceremony at the upcoming Paris Olympic games for the victims of the 1972 Munich Olympics terror attack will be held in a secret location, due to concerns that it may be targeted by extremists. https://ow.ly/liOY30sFb2t

On Wednesday, 36 countries and international bodies endorsed the Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism. The document includes the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism. https://ow.ly/XiJj30sFb2w

We mourn the tragic loss of Alex Dancyg and Yagev Buchshtav, who died in Hamas captivity. Our thoughts are with their families during this difficult time. May their memories be a blessing.

Hostages Alex Dancyg, Yagev Buchshtab confirmed dead, IDF likely at fault Dancyg, 76, was kidnapped on October 7 from Nir Oz, and Buchshtab, 35, was kidnapped from Nirim.

According to IDF assessments, Hamas is suffering from severe morale issues as the fighting goes on, and thousands are fleeing army operations and choosing not to fight. The terror group has been described as in “survival mode.” https://ow.ly/YpU630sF6jM

30 years after Hezbollah killed 85 people at a Jewish center in Buenos Aires, senior government officials from the U.S. and around the world will gather in Argentina to mark the solemn anniversary:

Memorial for Buenos Aires Jewish center bombing to highlight connection to Oct. 7 terrorism Members of Congress, government officials from around the world and Argentina’s president are expected to attend a ceremony marking 30 years since Hezbollah attacked the AMIA Jewish center

With funding from , the "First Contractions" initiative will help make sure that pregnant women living in Israel’s north can safely deliver if they are unable to make it to a hospital.

Israel Midwives Organization, MDA prepare midwives for births under fire in country's North Magen David Adom and the Israel Midwives Organization are preparing healthcare professionals to deliver babies in Israel's North, where women may not be able to reach hospitals in time for birth.

Argentina has officially designated Hamas as an international terrorist organization. The declaration is largely symbolic but means that any assets tied to Hamas in Argentina can be frozen.

Argentina declares Hamas a terrorist organization, in move designed to show support for Israel The declaration comes days before the 30th anniversary of a deadly attack on Buenos Aires’ Jewish community center.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Meta, will be speaking at the 2024 General Assembly in Washington, DC. This will be a vibrant and impactful gathering that you don’t want to miss -- register now!

| The General Assembly 2024 Join us as we explore the future of Jewish education, philanthropy, and our community — taking the Federation Movement farther than ever before.

It’s hard to believe that hanging an anti-Israel banner across the oldest synagogue in Sydney, Australia is a peaceful, nonviolent way to protest Israel’s war against Hamas. Because it’s not – it’s a threatening and disturbing act of antisemitism. https://ow.ly/laQ630sF4w2

Google’s parent company is in talks to acquire Israeli cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz in a deal worth $23 billion. “This is the largest acquisition to ever happen in the Israeli high-tech sector. It’s a sign of the strength of the Israeli tech hub.” https://ow.ly/635S30sF4vY

“We’re trying to do more goodness and storm the world with goodness at a time when that's what the world needs. We pray that this will benefit the hostages. And even if it doesn’t have an effect right away, it will still benefit the world.”

For Hostages in Gaza, A Week of Goodness - Aish.com Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh is captive in Gaza, is encouraging people around the world to do good deeds to help save the hostages.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden on July 22, ahead of his address to a joint session of Congress. It will be the first time Biden has hosted Netanyahu at the White House. https://ow.ly/mOSx30sF4vI

Eden Golan, Israel’s representative in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, shared that she had to hide her identity outside her hotel during the song competition because her safety was threatened by anti-Israel activists.

Israel’s Eden Golan Reveals She Was Forced to Conceal Identity, Wear Disguise in Sweden During Eurovision Eden Golan, Israel’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest, reacts during a press conference following the official unveiling of Israel’s …

“Stopping others from speaking, harming them is not free speech. That is violence. That is breaking the law, and we've got to differentiate.” - Amb. Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism (SEAS)

Hundreds gathered in Rehovot, Israel on Monday morning to mark the 20th birthday of Ni**od Cohen, a resident of the city who has been held hostage by Hamas for over 9 months.

Family of hostage Ni**od Cohen marks 20th birthday as he remains in Hamas captivity Cohen had been in service in the IDF for less than a year when he was taken hostage. His brother described him as a normal 19-year-old.

Hamas’s strategy includes “dragging out the war for as long as possible, even at the expense of more civilian death and destruction, in order to bog Israel down in an attritional battle that has amplified international criticism of Israel.” https://ow.ly/n64U30sF0pF

Dr. Ruth Westheimer was an internationally celebrated s*x therapist, author, talk show host, professor, and survivor of the Holocaust. She passed away at age 96. May her memory be a blessing.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, s*x therapist and talk show host, dies at 96 Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor, died in New York on Friday, her family said.

Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin are launching a “Week of Goodness” campaign, in the hope that extra kindness and generosity in the world might bring about the release of the hostages in Gaza: https://ow.ly/TW9e30sET4w

Preparing Israel’s Olympic delegation for the world’s largest multisport competition is a massive undertaking, and this year’s team will be protected with the “highest level of security that exists.”

Israel’s Olympic team prepares for sport and security Israel has doubled its security budget for this year’s Olympic Games as nearly 90 athletes gear up for the world’s largest multisport competition taking place in France, and beyond

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. intelligence reports that the Iranian government is using social media to covertly encourage American protests over Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. (but you probably figured this out already.)

Iran encourages Gaza war protests in US to stoke outrage and distrust, intelligence chief says The nation's top intelligence official says Iran has been working to encourage protests over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.

Jewish students have the right to feel safe at school, just like anyone else.