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Combatting Antisemitism Together

Barbara Weinstein
November 2, 2023
The rising incidences of antisemitism in the United States, Canada, and around the world are deeply concerning. Since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on October 7th, the ADL has found antisemitic incidents have risen nearly 400% from the same time last year. The URJ has been on the forefront of fighting Jew-hatred for years, and today it remains among our top priorities.

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2023: Role Models with Disabilities

Miriam Edelman
October 23, 2023
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, occurring every October, honors the contributions of employees with disabilities and highlights supportive policies that help employers and workers. This year's theme is "Advancing Access and Equity," coinciding with the 50 th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, part of which outlaws discrimination against people with disabilities (PWD) in federal government.