"The best response to antisemitism is 'extra semitism'," says Alex Edelman, Tony-award winning writer and comic. Practice 'extra semitism' through Jewish National Fund-USA by supporting the initiatives that resonate with you. Here’s a sampling:
Never Let the World Forget
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Memorialize someone murdered on October 7 or in the months since with our specially designed Commemorative Tree Certificate. When you plant a tree, you will also receive a memorial candle to light with us during our live-streamed event from Kibbutz Re’im in the Israel Envelope on October 7 at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT. Order your October 7 Commemorative Tree Certificate + Memorial Candle package by September 25 to receive your candle in time. As you light your candle, you will join a global community of people remembering, honoring, and choosing life. jnf.org/trees
Report Antisemitism on Campus and Find Other Resources As Well
JNF-USA's website now has a helpful Antisemitism Reporting Toolkit, with many other valuable resources for reporting antisemitism. Visit our jnf.org and click Fighting Hate on College Campus or click here to be taken directly to the page.
Paint a Bomb Shelter
Bomb Shelters can be personalized for $10,000. Israeli artists will paint bomb shelters with input from the donor. The paintings serve to make the shelters less scary and becomes an identifier for first responders. To paint a bomb shelter contact your local Jewish National Fund-USA representative. jnf.org/inyourarea
Support Entrepreneurs and Artisans in Israel
Shop JNF-USA's Mitzvah Marketplace and you can help Israeli artists and entrepreneurs who are facing serious challenges to their businesses right now. With JNF-USA's Mitzvah Marketplace, these artists now have some income, a purpose, and can see a future. Products include beauty and health items, jewelry, home decor, books, wine, chocolate, and more.
To receive your items before Chanukah, place your orders by December 1.
jnf.org/shopping
Send Some Love
The war continues to impact thousands across Israel – from soldiers serving on the frontlines, to displaced families living in hotels where “no return to home” date is in sight. Send some love, boost morale and support Israel’s wartime economy with one of our Israel Support Packages. A portion of the proceeds for each box goes to support JNF-USA’s Israel Resilience Campaign. There are 3 packages to choose from, starting with the Soldier Support Package at $180. Spread love, light, and hope. jnf.org/supportpackages
Written by Elyse Ingber, WFI Chair, Long Island, New York
Written by Roni Wolk, Chair WFI newsletter, member of National WFI Executive Board, Circle of Sapphire