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Fighting Online Antisemitism

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Over the past 5-6 years antisemitism and cyberhate have gained even greater ground around the world. Tomer Aldubi, founder, later joined by attorney, Nir Kaplan, began Fighting Online Antisemitism (FOA) only two years ago. FOA has more than 200 trained volunteers  across the globe who monitor seven leading social media platforms, reporting hateful content to those platforms and raising awareness of the phenomena of cyberhate among the general public (through educational workshops and webinars).

Our grant is used to help expand the volunteer corps, as well as for administrative expenses.

My Child’s Cancer

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A cancer diagnosis is devastating to anyone, but when it is your child, the grief and confusion can be overwhelming. For Oded Grinstein and his wife, then living in Israel, there was one overarching goal — to find the best possible medical care for their nine-month-old daughter. Their exhaustive research led them to a major cancer center in the U.S. where a doctor with many years of experience with this specific type of rare cancer successfully treated the child. The Grinstein’s journey inspired them to create My Child’s Cancer which provides access to research, advocacy and support to families who are embarking on this journey.

Our grant was directed to funding expert opinions on neuroblastoma cases.

Al-Baqour

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Al-Baqour, appropriately translated as” first fruits” was started by Shlomit Somech Lehmann, an Israeli social worker and activist, and Dr. Foud Al-Sana, a Bedouin pediatrician.  Each, through their respective work, recognized that Bedouin children and their parents do not receive sufficient support through traditional Israeli government programs resulting in critical developmental delays. To address this serious deficiency, they began Al-Baqour which runs programs for parents and toddlers including small lending libraries in Family Health Centers where young children can access books and parents are taught the importance of reading to their children.  In addition, Bedouin women are trained in techniques like story-telling, music and movement.

Our grant is directed to their program, “My First Library” which runs lending libraries across the Negev.

Homes Not Borders

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Laura Osuri has a long history working with refugee resettlement communities. Inspired by those experiences, Laura started Homes Not Borders to address the influx of refugees arriving in the D.C. area.

HNB supports refugees, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders and asylum-seekers. During their first year 32 families were welcomed and received housing and with HNB’s help received all the required furnishings and household items plus the special touches that make a house a home – rugs, pictures, small appliances, toys and more. In addition, several additional creative programs make for a smooth and welcoming experience.

As new Afghani refugees arrive in the area, our matching funds underwrite the salary of an additional part time staff position.

People of the Book

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A fluent Arabic speaker and former journalist, Rabbi Elhanan Miller saw that many Muslims he knew didn’t have a clear understanding of Jewish practices and beliefs. What better way to effect mutual understanding and friendship between people in the Middle East with different religious and cultural backgrounds than education? People of the Book uses short animated videos that explain Jewish faith and ritual in Arabic and compare them to similar Muslim practices. The success of Rabbi Miller’s approach is best found in the tens of thousands of subscribers who access the People of the Book social media channels. Our funds are used for website development and administrative expenses.

Blue Dove Foundation

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The Jewish community is not immune to mental illness and substance abuse, yet these issues are often overlooked or ignored, causing those that suffer to suffer alone. During the current pandemic these issues are all the more important. The Blue Dove Foundation, managed by Gabby Spatt, works to address these issues within the community through a Jewish lens. Through education, outreach, financial assistance for treatment and programming, both individuals and communities gain access to resources and help thus making it possible for those suffering to receive the support and recognition they need.