He spent the afternoon giving out autographs, taking photos, and dancing with the campers on their final day at camp.

Jewish New Teacher Project (JNTP), which helps Jewish day school educators gain and maintain their classroom skills, is becoming part of Prizmah, an organization that unites Jewish day schools and yeshivas in North America.

Despite the anti-Israel, anti-Zionist sentiment poisoning so many institutions and people, Herbert Block, executive director of the American Zionist Movement, is optimistic about the Jewish community’s response it. 

“Our main role is to keep the students moving forward, even when the path is complex.” – Professor Yossi Rosenwaks

The goal is to nurture the students’ social, emotional, and academic skills, helping them discover new ideas, contextualize what’s happening today, and address the rise in antisemitism.

She encouraged the room full of women to use their voice and influence their networks, as well as get involved as much as possible.

Jay Ruderman has been an activist his entire life.