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ANU Museum of the Jewish People: Shifting its paradigm in the post-October 7 world
ANU Museum of the Jewish People has become a nexus for helping people—in Israel and around the globe—to explore their feelings, process their grief, grow their resilience—and take the long view of Jewish history in the wake of the October 7th attacks. This is the first in a four-part series.
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Koret Grantees Honor the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” -Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Monday, January 20th, Americans honored the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr in a variety of ways. Many chose to celebrate Dr. King through a day of service, recognizing that a day “on” rather than a day off is a fitting tribute to a man who dedicated his life to the service of others.
A Special Sukkot with the Osher Marin JCC and Congregation Rodef Shalom
This Sukkot, the Koret team spent a day in the North Bay visiting two grantees: the Osher Marin JCC and Congregation Rodef Sholom. In the spirit of Sukkot, we were graciously welcomed by both organizations.
Fall Update: Resolve, Resilience, Renewal
Next month marks twelve months since the Hamas attacks of October 7. A full year of suffering, uncertainty, and loss—in Israel and in Gaza— for so many people, so many families, entire communities. Yet again, as the Jewish people have been compelled to do numerous times throughout the arc of history, they have proven their ability to not only endure, but to rise up and redefine what it means to be resilient and hopeful.
Koret study finds Jewish preschool ‘deserts,’ high tuition costs, staff retention are key issues
A new research study supported by Koret Foundation, Rosov Consulting, and EarlyJ, “Exploring the Jewish ECE Ecosystem,” was shared with more than 180 participants across three locations last month. The findings from the research are available in full to the public.