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There is still time to eat at a Jewish restaurant week restaurant!!! Some of the photos we have received this week!!!

Hosted an amazing event celebrating Rob Katz’s incredible book, Antisemitism and the Law! Great job Indy team!

In collaboration with .judaica, Holocaust Community Services and , we hosted the show Survivors. After the show we were able to have a Q&A with the actors, director, and survivor Gdalina Novitsy. It was incredible!

🚨 Tell lawmakers Illinois dollars shouldn’t support BDS.

HB 2723, a bill that would allow Illinois to invest tax dollars with companies that support BDS, is moving forward in Illinois — and we need our community to act NOW.

Success depends on you telling lawmakers to oppose HB 2723 ahead of a House committee subject-matter hearing on April 30. Please submit a witness slip now, even if you think you previously submitted one.

❗️It takes just a few minutes to make your voice heard.
Every single submission matters.

We’ve already seen thousands mobilize on both sides. Let’s show up strong and make it clear where we stand.

Submit your witness slip today
Share this with your network
Help amplify our collective voice

Opposing antisemitism and BDS starts with one action: yours.

How to file a witness slip:
Step 1: Complete the “Identification” section. For “Firm/Business/Agency” put “NA” unless you are representing an organization.
Step 2: Fill out the “Representation” section by entering “Self”
Step 3: Fill out the “Position” section.
Click the white box that says “Add Subject Matter” and then select “HB 2723”
Click the white box that says “Add Position” and then select “Opponent” (Double check to make sure you selected the correct option).
Click the blue “Add Position” button
Step 4: Fill out the “Testimony” section by clicking only “Record of Appearance Only”
Step 5: Select box next to "I Agree to the ILGA Terms of Agreement"
Step 6: Select “I’m not a robot” and then click “Submit Witness Slip”

https://action.adl.org/a/il-bds-testimony-26

🚨 Tell lawmakers Illinois dollars shouldn’t support BDS.

HB 2723, a bill that would allow Illinois to invest tax dollars with companies that support BDS, is moving forward in Illinois — and we need our community to act NOW.

Success depends on you telling lawmakers to oppose HB 2723 ahead of a House committee subject-matter hearing on April 30. Please submit a witness slip now, even if you think you previously submitted one.

❗️It takes just a few minutes to make your voice heard.
Every single submission matters.

We’ve already seen thousands mobilize on both sides. Let’s show up strong and make it clear where we stand.

Submit your witness slip today
Share this with your network
Help amplify our collective voice

Opposing antisemitism and BDS starts with one action: yours.

How to file a witness slip:

Step 1: Complete the “Identification” section. For “Firm/Business/Agency” put “NA” unless you are representing an organization.

Step 2: Fill out the “Representation” section by entering “Self”

Step 3: Fill out the “Position” section.
Click the white box that says “Add Subject Matter” and then select “HB 2723”

Click the white box that says “Add Position” and then select “Opponent” (Double check to make sure you selected the correct option).

Click the blue “Add Position” button

Step 4: Fill out the “Testimony” section by clicking only “Record of Appearance Only”

Step 5: Select box next to "I Agree to the ILGA Terms of Agreement"

Step 6: Select “I’m not a robot” and then click “Submit Witness Slip”


https://view.adlmail.org/?vawpToken=VMXITJ2Q5ANUTKA5BFV7DNFQKY.10192

In Skokie, IL, there were two alleged incidents targeting Jewish youth with antisemitic slurs & identity-based harassment, which became physical. Sr. Regional Dir. Rebecca Weininger responded & was in Skokie to support the community and the response.

Skokie police investigate pair of antisemitic incidents Skokie police are investigating separate incidents of young residents using antisemtic language and engaging in physical altercations over the weekend. Christian Farr has the latest.

Shabbat-chella ✨🕯️ 🕯️, 🍷, 🥖✨ where allyship met challah, community, and a whole lot of light. So grateful for a beautiful night of learning, connection, and Shabbat joy.

Our condolences to Sam Harris's family and his many friends. May his memory be for a blessing. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/force-of-nature-holocaust-museum-founder-sam-harris-dies-at-90/3917610/

Wisconsin recently became the 38th state to adopt or endorse the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of Antisemitism. We want to thank Governor Tony Evers , state legislators, partners & volunteers who supported this effort. https://www.jns.org/news/u-s-news/wisconsin-governor-signs-ihra-bill-into-state-law

Wisconsin recently became the 38th state to adopt or endorse the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of Antisemitism. We want to thank , state legislators, partners & volunteers who supported this effort. https://www.jns.org/news/u-s-news/wisconsin-governor-signs-ihra-bill-into-state-law

Thank you to the leadership of the University of Wisconsin-Madison for quickly reaffirming their condemnation of antisemitism and expressing their disappointment in the student-passed BDS resolution. BDS is illegal in Wisconsin, and this resolution will go nowhere.

UW–Madison reaction to student government divestment resolution UW–Madison is disappointed that the Associated Students of Madison (ASM) Student Council passed a resolution on Wednesday that issued a number of flawed, unrelated and illegal demands.