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Statement by the Prime Minister on Israel Independence Day

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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b'OTTAWA, ON, April 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Yom Ha\'atzmaut, Israel Independence Day:\n"Today we join Israelis, Jewish communities, and others in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.\n"For over 70 years, Canada and Israel have been close friends, steadfast allies, and partners in many international organizations.

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  • b'OTTAWA, ON, April 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Yom Ha\'atzmaut, Israel Independence Day:\n"Today we join Israelis, Jewish communities, and others in Canada and around the world to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.\n"For over 70 years, Canada and Israel have been close friends, steadfast allies, and partners in many international organizations.
  • Our personal ties and common values unite us, including our commitment to freedom, democracy, and the rule of law.\n"Canada is proud to stand with Israel.
  • We will continue to oppose efforts to isolate Israel internationally and to condemn BDS and any movement that attacks our Israeli friends, Jewish Canadians, and the values we share.
  • "\n'

Sim Shalom the Original Online Synagogue celebrates the 2nd night of Passover with an online seder and service

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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NEW YORK, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rabbi Steve and Sim Shalom, the original online synagogue, celebrated the second night of Passover virtually with its congregants.

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  • NEW YORK, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rabbi Steve and Sim Shalom, the original online synagogue, celebrated the second night of Passover virtually with its congregants.
  • In addition to engaging in the service and reading paragraphs from the haggadah the Sim Shalomers learned about the seder plate and order of the service.
  • Seder means order and includes hand washing, drinking wine and eating various foods that represent components of the Passover story.
  • Sim Shalom is an interactive Online Jewish Universalist Synagogue- liberal in thought and traditional in liturgy.

Bipartisan Group Of 30+ Members Of Congress Join MAZON's 12th Annual National Hunger Seder

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Friday, March 19, 2021
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WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Members of Congress and anti-hunger advocates broke matzah yesterday at the 12th annual National Hunger Seder hosted by MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger .

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  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Members of Congress and anti-hunger advocates broke matzah yesterday at the 12th annual National Hunger Seder hosted by MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger .
  • As MAZON's National Hunger Seder reminds us, all who are hungry deserve to eat."
  • I appreciate the opportunity to join the National Hunger Seder this year and I look forward to working with them to combat hunger."
  • I am proud to join MAZON for their National Hunger Seder to bring attention to these critical issues, and to continue our fight to end hunger in America."

Craft Your 2021 Seder With Haggadot.com

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Friday, March 19, 2021
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"With Haggadot.com, users can link their passions and perspectives to the Passover story, and create a uniquely personal, creative and meaningful seder experience."

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  • "With Haggadot.com, users can link their passions and perspectives to the Passover story, and create a uniquely personal, creative and meaningful seder experience."
  • The site also hosted free webinars meant to engage users in thoughtful planning of their seder experience, and to push boundaries.
  • How to Host a Seder in 2021 outlines the basics, and Save Seder with Lab/Shul & Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie was a partnership between the God-optional Jewish spiritual community Lab/Shul and Hagaddot.com.
  • "Our lives and experiences are different, and we want everyone to feel they understand the Passover seder and are empowered to make choices."

BURNING MAN-ISCHEWITZ JEWBELONG's FREE Virtual Passover Seder!

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
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On the first night of Passover, Saturday, March 27th, 2021, JewBelong will present BURNING MAN-ISCHEWITZ, their second virtual Passover Seder, with Matt Broussard (Comedy Central) as host.

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  • On the first night of Passover, Saturday, March 27th, 2021, JewBelong will present BURNING MAN-ISCHEWITZ, their second virtual Passover Seder, with Matt Broussard (Comedy Central) as host.
  • We're excited to provide a space for Jews and FOJs (Friends of Jews) to participate in a free, relevant, creative but also traditional Passover Seder.
  • JewBelong.com also has a free, downloadable Haggadah complete with all of the Seder steps, original songs, a fantastic skit that tells the story of Passover, Burning Bush: A Passover Drinking Game, and more.
  • JewBelong's virtual Seder will premiere at 7:00 pm ET on Saturday, March 27th, 2021 and be available for the rest of Passover.

TransMedia Group to Help 'Passover Interfaith Seder' Spread Meaning of Passover and Celebrate Freedom from Oppression for All Faiths

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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BOCA RATON, Fla., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedia Group to help Passover Interfaith Seder to spread awareness of how the Jewish holiday of Passover amplifies the message to celebrate freedom from oppression for all people of different faiths.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedia Group to help Passover Interfaith Seder to spread awareness of how the Jewish holiday of Passover amplifies the message to celebrate freedom from oppression for all people of different faiths.
  • TransMedia Group will create and distribute news releases and media pitches to build broader exposure for the not-for-profit organization.
  • TransMedia Group will oversee Passover Interfaith Seder's public relations activities to emphasize the importance of freedom from oppression and the retelling of the Exodus from Egypt.
  • TransMedia will generate media exposure as well as inform other non-profits and businesses about Passover Interfaith Seder's sponsorship program.

Haggadot.com Emerges As Expert In At-Home Ritual With 2nd Pandemic Passover Approaching

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As a second pandemic Passover holiday approaches, Haggadot.com has seen dramatically increased interest in creating innovative at-home Jewish rituals.

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As a second pandemic Passover holiday approaches, Haggadot.com has seen dramatically increased interest in creating innovative at-home Jewish rituals.
  • Whether people decide to host an in-person, all-video or hybrid Seder in 2021, they will find a curated Passover experience on Haggadot.com.
  • Users are empowered to create a Seder, a relevant and meaningful storytelling evening, that fits their family's needs.
  • "Jewish DIY was the trend even before COVID struck," said Rabbi Dan Horwitz, CEO of the Alper JCC in Miami.

Holocaust Remembrance Association Hosts Global Day of Action on Sukkot: Reconciliation, Not Hate!

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Monday, October 12, 2020
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On Sunday, October 4, people of diverse backgrounds gathered at King's Harbor, the Kingwood, Texas, location for the Holocaust Garden of Hope , to celebrate Reconciliation Not Hate.

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  • On Sunday, October 4, people of diverse backgrounds gathered at King's Harbor, the Kingwood, Texas, location for the Holocaust Garden of Hope , to celebrate Reconciliation Not Hate.
  • The crowd took a stand for Israel and Jewish Life by observing the biblical holiday of Sukkot, or Feast of Tabernacles.
  • March of Life founder Jobst Bittner spoke from the event in Germany:
    "We're experiencing one of the worst global disasters since World War II.
  • We will join together, celebrating the humanity which makes us great, from the youngest child to our wisest elders."

Haggadot.com Launching High Holidays at Home Website

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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Designed around at-home rituals, HighHolidaysAtHome.com is a brand-new platform, democratizing the holidays by making them accessible for everyone, even in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Designed around at-home rituals, HighHolidaysAtHome.com is a brand-new platform, democratizing the holidays by making them accessible for everyone, even in the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The site features ready-to-download Rosh Hashanah seders, Yom Kippur rituals, Sukkot ceremonies, home altar instructions and more.
  • Now, the Haggadot.com team is bringing its expertise in blending new technology with ancient traditions to the High Holidays.
  • It recently published Seeker Season: A Guide To The High Holidays For The Curious & Courageous , featuring illustrations by Jessica Tamar Deutsch.

Star-Studded "Saturday Night Seder" Raises $2.35 Million And Counting... For The CDC Foundation's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Response Fund

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Monday, April 13, 2020
Hallel, Jewish culture, Passover Seder, Passover, Judaism, Human behavior

More than 1 million people watched the initial stream (which was trending on Twitter), but for those who missed it (or want to re-watch it!

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  • More than 1 million people watched the initial stream (which was trending on Twitter), but for those who missed it (or want to re-watch it!
  • ), "Saturday Night Seder" is now available to watch in its entirety, and viewers can still make donations to the CDC Foundation.
  • "I offer our profound thanks to the brilliant team that offered their time and talent for Saturday Night Seder.
  • A star-studded group of singers, actors, comedians, religious leaders and more helped to tell the story of Passover last night.