Legislative Update: August 1, 2025

In this issue:

Watch Confronting Antisemitism in America by the Center for American Progress
There's still time to RSVP for Campus Connections: A Community Conversation and Dinner
Important updates on the Israel-Hamas war

Watch: Combatting Antisemitism in America

In the wake of multiple violent attacks against Jewish Americans over the past several months, including the horrifying murders of two people in our nation’s capital, and as the country confronts rising antisemitism, it’s vital to ensure we have a broad, consensus-based approach to effectively combat antisemitism.

Humanitarian Aid Relief in Gaza

Amid reports of starvation and difficulty accessing food aid in the Gaza Strip in recent days, Israel says that the IDF has not identified famine, but stressed that actions need to be taken to “stabilize the humanitarian situation.”

In a first, Arab League countries condemn Oct. 7 attack, call on Hamas to disarm

The move comes amid growing signs that world leaders are increasing willing to jolt the Israeli-Palestinian conflict quagmire in new ways

Nebraska Legislature embraced culture wars, pushed back against voter-approved laws in 2025 session

Political theatre, reelection and filibuster fights loomed over lawmakers in a year where the ‘will of the voters’ was a theme

Read more from The Nebraska Examiner

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Student to Student is Recruiting!

Student to Student is now accepting applications from high school juniors and seniors from all streams of Judaism for the 2025–2026 school year S2S cohort! Presenters visit local high school classes and clubs to share their personal experience as a Jewish teen in Omaha with other students, fostering connection and understanding. It’s a powerful, meaningful experience and JCRC Omaha is excited to provide this program to our community. If you or someone you know are interested in participating, please reach out to Morgan Groninger, JCRC Program and Communications Manager, at mgroninger@jewishomaha.org to nominate a student or request more information.

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Campus Connections: Responding to Antisemitism

Heading back to college? Before the 2025–2026 school year begins, join us on August 10 from 5:00-7:00 PM for Campus Connections: A Community Conversation and Dinner- an evening of shared stories, practical tools, and supportive resources to help you navigate and respond to antisemitism on campus.

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