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Showcase your community's amenities virtually at the Retire & Relocate Fair PARSHAT VAYIGASH January 3-4, 2025 / 4 Tevet 5785  FEATURED Global Rise in Antisemitism Leaves Jewish Community Isolated Our EVP Rabbi Moshe Hauer weighed in with Fox News on the escalation of antisemitism and how the "level of presumed security" the American Jewish community has lived with has shifted in the wake of October 7. Read in Fox News  AROUND THE OU OU Advocacy OU Advocacy Attorneys Conference OUA's conference to combat antisemitism on Feb. 2-4 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, is an exclusive gathering featuring insightful sessions with distinguished federal judges and leading lawyers, as well as an interactive conversation with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY). This is a great opportunity to network within the community and to earn CLE credit. Registration includes a two-night hotel stay and all glatt-kosher meals. 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