Community News: A message from River Valley Co-Op
This morning, River Valley Co-op received the certified results of the 30-day co-op owner advisory poll regarding the petition to boycott products from Israel and …
Federation in the news: Massachusetts Daily Collegian 3/5/24
Northampton calls for permanent cease-fire in Gaza Northampton becomes first western Mass. town to call for a cease-fire in Gaza Northampton passed two resolutions calling …
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Federation in the news: Western Mass News 3/4/24
Amherst town leaders hold meeting to discuss Gaza ceasefire resolution The Amherst Town Council is expected to discuss and possibly vote on a resolution in …
Federation in the news: Gaza ceasefire resolutions fuel hate against Jews (Viewpoint) 3/1/24
Gaza ceasefire resolutions fuel hate against Jews (Viewpoint) Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, our Jewish community has been feeling deeply isolated in …
Federation in the news: The Reminder 1/10/24
Swastika at Longmeadow High School leaves community seeking accountability LONGMEADOW — In the wake of a swastika found scrawled on a whiteboard at Longmeadow High …
Federation in the news: 22 News 1/05/24
Police investigating swastika found inside Longmeadow High School LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Last week, Longmeadow Superintendent Martin O’Shea notified his school system that a swastika …
Federation in the news: Western Mass New 12/08/23
Security increases for Jewish community as holidays approach SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – As Hanukkah gets underway, the Jewish community is stepping up patrols at synagogues, …
Federation in the news: MassLive 11/24/23
A rise in hate crimes prompts Easthampton to back antisemitism resolution EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton city councilors recently made the symbolic gesture of endorsing a resolution …
Shabbat Shalom from your Jewish Federation leadership
Dear Friend, This has been a great week for our community! On Tuesday, about 100 Western Massachusetts residents joined us at the March for Israel …
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Federation in the news: Daily Hampshire Gazette 11/16/23
‘The threat is real’: Easthampton council takes stand against antisemitism with wide-ranging resolution EASTHAMPTON — At a poignant City Council meeting on Wednesday evening, residents …
Read moreFederation in the news: Daily Hampshire Gazette 11/16/23