Hadara Ishak

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Nov 26, 2024, 5:46 PM

How To Become A Guardian of the Jewish Future, One Shabbat at a Time

The story of the Jewish people is woven with resilience, hope, and the enduring commitment to pass down our traditions. As the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, this commitment runs especially deep. My father was an orphan, and my...

Nov 12, 2024, 3:22 AM

The New Kristallnacht: Antisemitic Attacks in Amsterdam Demand Global Action

Amsterdam, a city celebrated for its rich history and cultural diversity, last week witnessed and ultimately enabled the hunting of Jews precisely 86 years after Kristallnacht. These attacks targeted Jewish residents and Israeli visitors, leaving communities in fear and...

Oct 29, 2024, 8:03 PM

Making the Case for Israel: Why Its Importance Transcends Politics and Borders

In today’s divided world, explaining Israel’s importance to Jews and non-Jews alike can feel daunting, yet it’s an essential mission. Israel is far more than a geopolitical entity; it is a profound symbol of resilience, hope, and identity. Beyond...

Oct 15, 2024, 12:12 AM

Jewish Leadership in Crisis: How Rabbis Must Guide Us forward after the October 7th Terrorist Attack and Yom Kippur

As Jews, we have faced unimaginable crises throughout history. From the expulsions from Spain and Portugal and the devastation of the Holocaust to the precariousness of the modern State of Israel, each chapter has required us to rise and...

Sep 23, 2024, 6:20 PM

October 7: A Wake-Up Call for Israel’s Survival and the Jewish People’s Future

October 7 represents more than just a hostage crisis. It was a direct and brutal attempt to undermine and eliminate the State of Israel through violence and destruction. On that day, Hamas launched a coordinated attack resulting in the...

Sep 17, 2024, 12:07 PM

Fostering Interfaith Dialogue: Building a Bigger Tent for the Jewish Community

As we approach the first anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel, the Jewish community must reflect on unity and resilience. In an era of growing global challenges, we must look beyond traditional divisions and consider a...

Sep 2, 2024, 8:45 AM

Media, Stop Skating the Truth about Atrocities

Words still matter in a world drowning in information, where news cycles move at the speed of light. They have the power to shape perceptions, to define right and wrong, to call out evil, and to bring solace to...

Aug 16, 2024, 1:22 AM

The Responsibility of Jewish Educators in Ensuring Future Engagement and Support

In a fast-evolving world, Jewish day schools are responsible for shaping the future leaders and steadfast community members of the Jewish people. These institutions are not just centers of learning but are the bedrock of Jewish continuity, identity, and...

Jul 17, 2024, 1:37 AM

So you want to fight antisemitism?

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7 things you can do to ensure that Jew-hatred will not be tolerated, from using social media for activism to pushing for laws against hate crimes

Jul 10, 2024, 10:06 PM

The Role of Social Media Companies in Free Speech and Antisemitism

In today's digital age, social media platforms have become the primary arena for public discourse. These platforms wield enormous power in shaping public opinion and discourse, yet their role in moderating content has raised significant concerns about free speech...

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About Me

Before coming to the Jewish Future Promise, Hadara had a career in both the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds. She was an entrepreneur, building Jan Micolle into a successful women’s clothing manufacturing company. After Jan Micolle, she was vice president of distribution and a co-producer at Imagination Productions, an independent documentary film company focused on the Jewish world.