Project leaders say the connection is mutually beneficial, offers new model for communities abroad and those in Israel to support each other

A rumored end to 'equivalency determination,' which allows for easy tax-deductible to foreign charities, could have a major effect on donations to Israel, experts say

Over 9,000 cases of anti-Jewish assault, harassment and vandalism documented last year, up from last year's previous record-high of 8,873

Selection committee picks Taib — currently in Poland leading a March of the Living delegation — for his efforts connecting Israel to Africa, his philanthropic efforts in Israel and his Holocaust remembrance work

$5 million facility due to be completed by year's end, will be named for local mayor slain in Oct. 7 attacks

Launched last fall, the initiative has so far amassed over 5,000 documents, including flyers, photographs, videos, syllabi, event announcements, statements, op-eds and testimonies