Beacon Notes
The Beacon’s Peter Lovenheim on the power of gratitude
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Our Washington correspondent’s new book, “Gift Shop of Gratitude,” will be published this week.
Community
Farash Foundation launches pioneering Jewish youth initiative
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“Project Campfire” will cover the full cost of one session at Camp Seneca Lake for any local Jewish child.
Community
A UR campus rally in support of Palestinians
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A rally on the University of Rochester campus focused on the suffering of innocent civilians in Gaza and the need to “free Palestine,” but was conspicuously silent about Israel’s right to exist.
Community
A march for Jews, now and long ago
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In 1987, when the Freedom Sunday for Soviet Jews rally drew 250,000 to Washington, America was united in support. On Tuesday, even more people marched in the nation’s capital to support Israel’s right to defend itself, to demand the release of hostages—and to decry the rise of antisemitism.
Community
Understanding Israel: A conversation with Meredith Dragon
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On Tuesday, Meredith Dragon, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, returned from a visit to Israel. The Rochester Beacon spoke with her to learn more about Israel in the wake of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas as well as the history of Israeli-Palestinian relations.