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Grantee Spotlight: HaGal Sheli

Following the Hamas attacks of October 7, Federation grantee, HaGal Sheli (My Wave) — a program that has existed for a decade — broadened its scope to address the unprecedented

Grantee Spotlight: HaGal Sheli

In the remote Bedouin villages of the Negev, the attacks of October 7 accelerated the need for shelter from Hamas rockets. These tiny enclaves were totally out in the open

Grantee Spotlight: HaGal Sheli

Anti-Israel and antisemitic protests on too many college campuses have included threats and harassment of Jewish students and faculty. This behavior is a clear violation of their civil rights and

Grantee Spotlight: HaGal Sheli

As we face one of the most daunting trials in our country’s history, Israelis have demonstrated astounding resilience. But this moment demands action – six months after the attacks, Israeli

Grantee Spotlight: HaGal Sheli

In the days after my recent return from a mission to Israel, vivid details keep coming to mind. The experience was profound—a deep dive into a nation grappling with momentous

Grantee Spotlight: HaGal Sheli

Recently, I returned from my mission to Israel. I was scared to go there. Not because it’s a country at war, but because I was afraid it wouldn’t be the

Grantee Spotlight: HaGal Sheli

We are sitting around a fire in the middle of the desert, a circle of social workers getting a much-needed respite from helping scores of people affected by October 7th.

Grantee Spotlight: HaGal Sheli

In recent weeks, the horrifying reality of October 7’s sexual assaults has unfolded before our eyes. Brave women, stepping forward to share their harrowing stories with police and therapists, have

Grantee Spotlight: HaGal Sheli

As the scale of the attacks becomes clearer by the day, we cannot overstate the urgency of this crisis. In response, we took swift action and opened an Israel Emergency

Grantee Spotlight: HaGal Sheli

According to a 2022 study conducted by the Israel Democracy Institute, the socioeconomic mobility of young Israelis is directly linked not only to the status of their parents but to