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Michal Becker

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The Meaning of Community: Belonging and Identity in Challenging Times

By Michal Becker | June 30

A year and so ago, I bought a Chanukah shirt for my daughter, Naomi, 8. Unlike many Chanukah shirts, this one didn’t really have any Chanukah elements on it — it was a blue shirt with a gigantic Star of David on the front. Naomi loved that shirt and wore it all year long. She wore it when she ...

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Where do your dollars go? Grants Committee Process

By Michal Becker , David Bockian and Leslie Kirby | October 1

Have you ever wondered how the Federation decides where to invest the money you donate? We’ve made some changes recently to streamline the process and better ensure impact, all with an eye towards enhanced transparency and better communication with the community. So, here’s how it works:      Each ...

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Why Should American Jews Care About Israel?

By Michal Becker | July 1

The answer to this question is very personal. Some will connect it to their Jewish Identity, some for the need to have a Jewish country—a ‘just-in-case country’, and some cannot explain why they care, but they do. However, many people think about Israel as a concept. It’s the Jewish State. ...

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Michal Becker

The Meaning of Community: Belonging and Identity in Challenging Times

Where do your dollars go? Grants Committee Process

Why Should American Jews Care About Israel?

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