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URL:https://www.amyisrael.org/events/chicago-jewish-alliance-program/
SUMMARY:Chicago Jewish Alliance Program/CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:CJA has been asked to attend a rally in Washington D.C. at the 
 same time as our program was scheduled\, so our program has been cancelled
 .\n\nFeatured speaker: Natan Ostro\, co-founder and board member\n\nThe CJ
 A mobilizes the Jewish community and our allies at the grassroots level th
 roughout Chicago and the surrounding metropolitan area. Its mission is to 
 combat antisemitism and support Israel through advocacy\, education\, comm
 unity engagement\, and empowerment.\n\nFounded in April 2024 in response t
 o pro-Hamas encampments across Chicago universities\, CJA aims to ensure t
 he Jewish community shows up for critical issues. They organized counter-d
 emonstrations at DePaul University that garnered nearly three times the pa
 rticipation of their initial Zionist WhatsApp group\, leading to the remov
 al of the encampment. This momentum has fueled ongoing efforts.\n\nThrough
 out these experiences\, CJA has faced hostility\, but that has only streng
 thened their resolve to ensure that no Jew stands alone against harassment
  or persecution for being Jewish or supporting Israel.\n\nTopics for Discu
 ssion:\n\nCommunity Building: The CJA is a non-partisan organization focus
 ed on fostering coalitions across diverse Jewish identities—religious\, 
 secular\, and those simply supportive of Israel. They believe in the stren
 gth of unity.\n\nRecent Initiatives: Over the past six months\, they've en
 gaged the community through various programs\, including heritage celebrat
 ions and keynote speakers\, as well as advocating at city council meetings
 .\n\nCall to Action: The audience will be encouraged to speak up when they
  see or hear something concerning. Whether it's reaching out to a friend\,
  sharing experiences\, or contacting the CJA for support\, it’s crucial 
 for everyone to feel empowered and engage with their community.\n\nRecent 
 Partnerships and Events: Also included will be CJA's collaboration with Is
 raeli American Council (IAC)\, JCC\, USY\, United Hatzalah\, and various I
 sraeli speakers with direct and indirect ties to October 7th.
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CATEGORIES:Adult Ed and Programs,Featured
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