Jew-ish: Where Everyone Belongs

Daniel Herz welcomes public affairs expert Matt Dikovics to explore the critical role of legislative advocacy in combating rising antisemitism. Learn all about the importance of programs like the Nonprofit Security Grant and Kosher Meals on Wheels, the ongoing fight to standardly define and combat hate by passing the IHRA definition of antisemitism, and why reaching out to your local legislator truly makes a massive difference. This episode proudly sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey.Sign up at https://JewsforNJ.org Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jfnnj

On this episode, Daniel Herz is joined by Jason Shames, Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey for a discussion on the current state of safety, security, and solidarity within the Jewish community in New Jersey and across North America. Despite the heavy challenges presented by hate and antisemitism, Jason highlights the incredible positive impact of Federation's work, from funding lifesaving bomb shelters in northern Israel and providing over a million dollars annually for senior nutrition, to helping connect the area's 125,000 Jewish residents. Plus, so many more inspiring stories and ways anyone can get involved in strengthening our Jewish community here in New Jersey and around the globe!Sign up at https://JewsforNJ.org Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jfnnjSponsored by: Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey

So this is episode one of Jew-ish: Where Everyone Belongs! You are probably asking yourself, WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE? Well, this new Jews for NJ podcast is hosted by Chair, Board of Trustees’ of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, Daniel Herz, and in this inaugural episode, Daniel welcomes Laura Freeman, the lead of Jews for NJ and Managing Director of marketing & communications at the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, as they put a spotlight on the urgent need to unite New Jersey's 600,000+ Jewish residents and how we can get everyone to feel more connected and be collectively heard!Tune in as Daniel and Laura discuss discuss real-world incidents of rising anti-semitism, including a recent incident involving influencer like Dave Portnoy, as well as the highly organized anti-Israel protests happening on college campuses. They also break down the "horseshoe effect," exploring how the extreme left and extreme right are finding common ground in their hatred of Jewish people.Learn how Jews for NJ is empowering the community to take collective action and discover how you can get involved, volunteer, and proudly support the diaspora. This episode is proudly sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey.Sign up at https://JewsforNJ.org Connect on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jfnnj