Legislative Update: August 8, 2025

In this issue:

Thank your senators for standing with Israel
Join Brick-by-Brick: How Trump and SCOTUS are Dismantling Church-State Separation with the Interfaith Alliance
Campus Connections Community Dinner is this weekend! RSVP today!

Thank your Senator for Standing with Israel

Last week, the Senate rejected dangerous anti-Israel resolutions aimed at blocking critical arms sales to Israel as it continues to face serious threats on multiple fronts. Freezing arms to Israel would only embolden Israel’s enemies, encouraging greater violence not less. Please take a moment to thank your Senator for standing with Israel and voting to reject these dangerous resolutions.

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Brick-by-Brick: How Trump and SCOTUS are Dismantling Church-State Separation

Interfaith Alliance invites you to join us on Monday, August 11 from 12:00-1:15 PM CT for a timely and urgent national webinar, Brick-by-Brick: How Trump and SCOTUS are Dismantling Church-State Separation.

Come hear from leading experts about how the new administration has led an unprecedented attack on Church-State separation as a core part of their wider Christian nationalist agenda.

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Related Updates

FBI Data: 69% of religion-based hate crimes targeted Jews

Newly-released hate crimes data from the FBI paints a disturbing picture of widespread anti-Jewish hate in America. Jews, who account for just 2% of the U.S. population, were the second-most targeted group, with 18% of all reported hate crimes being committed against the Jewish community in 2024. This amounts to a 5.8% increase from 2023.

Addressing Antisemitism Through Effective Union Action

We commend the National Educators Association for rejecting the false choice between antisemitism and protecting labor and the right to organize. JCPA and JFNA were instrumental in mobilizing the Jewish community to help the NEA Jewish Affairs Caucus make this happen.

Special Update on Current Situation in Israel

Featuring Haviv Rettig Gur

On Monday, JFNA hosted a conversation with renowned Israeli journalist

Haviv Rettig Gur about Gaza and Israel’s war with Hamas. Listen to the webinar here. We highly recommend Haviv’s “Ask Haviv Anything” podcast available on most platforms.

2025-2026 Academic Year: Join JCRC on Campus!

Hillel's Graduation Giveaway!

Hillel is so excited for your graduate’s next chapter! All you need to do now is let Hillel know where they’re headed in the fall, and they’ll be instantly entered into Hillel’s Graduation Giveaway to win one of ten $1,000 gift cards to help with move-in and dorm room essentials. Plus: Hillel will connect them with the Hillel on their campus and share helpful tips and resources before college starts and throughout their college career!

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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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.

In Other News

Netanyahu stresses Israel ‘will not annex Gaza’; it will be ruled by ‘transitional’ body

He reiterates Israel’s key objectives: the complete dismantling of Hams and the unconditional return of all remaining hostages. Netanyahu says that the conflict could end swiftly if Hamas were to lay down its arms and release the hostages.

Nebraska might join national ‘wildfire’ of mid-decade redistricting