SOME BASIC FACTS.
• During Israel’s 1948 War of Independence, Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion struck a deal with leaders of the Haredi community to exempt those whose full-time occupation was Torah study from mandatory military service. Arab citizens of Israel typically do not serve in the military or partake in national service. (israelpolicyforum.org)
• Since October 7, 2024, Hezbollah has launched 5,000 rockets, burned thousands of acres, displaced 60,000 Israelis living in the north, and murdered 27 people. (ajc.org)
• Israel has the highest number of Nobel Prize winners per capita, more than the U.S., France, or Germany. (usnews.com)
Report an antisemitic incident at
www.Federation.JewishVA. org/IncidentReporting
In an emergency, always call 9-1-1 first.
If online reporting is not practical, contact local law enforcement and/or the relevant suspicious activity reporting authority. Also contact Mike Goldsmith, Tidewater’s SCN Regional Security Advisor, at MGoldsmith@ujft.org or by calling 844-SCN-DESK.