What's more powerful than a boycott?
A conversation.
After 11 years at the Park Slope Food Co-op, Marina says the answer isn't less dialogueโit's more education.
Because people can't make informed decisions if they only hear one side.
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A bag of Bamba won't solve everythingโฆ But it might start a conversation. ๐ฅ๐
Ramon Maislen joined the IMPACT Snack Crew because he believes communities are built neighbor-to-neighbor, one conversation at a time.
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What makes a teenager decide they can no longer stay silent?
In this episode of IMPACT LIVE, Shmuel Holiday shares the personal loss and turning point that inspired him to take action.
Watch the conversation. Then ask yourself: what would you do?
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"They told me maybe I shouldn't say Zionist."
Her response?
"No, no. We proudly say Zionist."
At a time when some are trying to make Zionism a dirty word, leaders like Alicia Post of Religious Zionists of AmericaโMizrachi remind us why we should never hide who we are.
Zionism is not a slur. Zionism is Jewish self-determination. Zionism is pride. Zionism is connected to our people, our history, our Torah, and our homeland.
At the @Jerusalem_Post Conference in New York, IMPACT spoke with Alicia about standing proudly and unapologetically for Israel, the Jewish people, and the values that define us.
We will not be intimidated. We will not be silenced. We will stand proud.
๐ฅ Watch the full interview and follow @JoinImpactNow for more content like this.
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A 60-second real estate ad shouldn't be controversial.
Yet when Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in a commercial for a luxury development in Herzliya, Israel, the backlash was immediate.
The ad wasn't a political speech. It wasn't a campaign rally. It simply showed everyday life in Israel.
So why did it spark such a strong reaction?
Watch our breakdown and let us know what you think below. ๐
Thank you to @GwynethPaltrow for continuing to keep Israel in the global conversation.
Shabbat Shalom from all of us at IMPACT. ๐
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Snacks ๐คCommunity
Yesterday, the IMPACT Snack Crew hit the ground running, sharing some of Israel's favorite snacks and sparking conversations throughout the community. ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฅ
A huge thank you to Osem for helping us bring the IMPACT Snack Crew to life and making this initiative possible. ๐
Want to join us?
๐จ 2 more days left to join the IMPACT Snack Crew! ๐จ
Sign up, grab some snacks, meet new people, and help us create an IMPACT.
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๐ฅ๐ COMMUNITY. PRIDE. RESILIENCE. ๐๐ฅ
A huge THANK YOU to Seasons Scarsdale for donating boxes of Bamba to power the IMPACT Snack Crew!
Because of partners like @SeasonsKosher, our volunteers are distributing Israeli snacks across Westchester and the tri-state areaโturning a boycott into an opportunity for connection, education, and unity.
Every bag shared is more than a snack. It's a conversation. A statement. A reminder that we will always choose community over division and pride over silence.
Together, we're showing that when one part of our community is targeted, we respond by showing up, standing together, and making an IMPACT.
๐ Organize. ๐ Empower. ๐ Mobilize.
Thank you, Seasons Scarsdale, for helping us spread Jewish joyโone Bamba at a time.
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๐จ Introducing IMPACT LIVE ๐จ
Our new series featuring the people, organizations, and changemakers shaping the Jewish world.
For our first episode, @AaronHermansays, CEO of IMPACT, sits down with @israelwillpreva Shmuel Holiday, founder of J Brief, a youth-led initiative helping young Jews stay informed without spending hours scrolling through the news.
Because in todayโs world, being informed isnโt enough.
The next generation needs to be informed, connected, and ready to make an IMPACT.
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What's your favorite Jewish food?
From Chopped Liver to Bamba making the list too. ๐ฅ
Join our Snack Crew TODAY through Sunday as we share some of Israel's favorite snacks with the community.
Scan the QR code at the end of this video to Join a Crew!
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Before @JudithLeiber became one of the most celebrated handbag designers in the world, she was a Holocaust survivor who rebuilt her life from scratch.
What began with a unique skill learned in Hungary eventually became a luxury brand carried by First Ladies, celebrities, and collectors around the world.
Her story is about more than fashion. It's about resilience, craftsmanship, determination, and the ability to create something extraordinary after unimaginable hardship.
At IMPACT, we believe stories like Judith Leiber's deserve to be shared. They remind us that Jewish history is filled not only with survival, but with creativity, innovation, and achievement.
Follow @JoinImpactNow for more stories that make an IMPACT.
๐ฅ Credit: @USCShoahFdn
"To the world, you may be one person. But to one person, you are the world."
Holocaust survivor @Steigmannspeaks shared a powerful reminder: community matters, education matters, and knowledge without action means nothing.
The next generation has the power to change the world. The question is: what will they do with it?
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POV: 1,800 students. One voice. ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐
@SARacademy@SARHighSchool brought the energy to the Israel Day Parade, proudly celebrating their love for Medinat Yisrael and the strength of the Jewish community.
The future is bright when the next generation shows up with this much pride.
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Hollywood imagined space. Jewish astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators helped make it a reality.
From Boris Volynov, the first Jewish person in space, to Judith Resnik, Ilan Ramon, Jessica Meir, and countless others, Jewish contributions have helped shape humanity's journey beyond Earth.
This incredible compilation from @TheGenesisPrize highlights just how many Jewish pioneers played a role in expanding what was thought possible.
At IMPACT, we believe these stories matter. They remind us that Jewish history is not only a story of survivalโit's also a story of discovery, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what humanity can achieve.
Follow @JoinImpactNow for more stories that educate, inspire, and celebrate Jewish contributions to our world.
๐ฅ Credit: The Genesis Prize
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Polio once terrified the world, until two Jewish scientists helped change its course.
Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin developed vaccines that protected millions and helped push polio to the brink of eradication.
No patents. No ego. Just a mission to save lives.
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Stronger together. ๐
A huge thank you to Westchester Torah Academy for partnering with IMPACT and helping empower the next generation to stand up, speak out, and make a difference.
When schools, parents, and communities come together, real IMPACT happens.
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SHOW UP. SPEAK UP. STAND UP.
When communities choose boycotts and division, we choose engagement, dialogue, and pride.
Join us on June 11 in Brooklyn as people from across faiths and backgrounds come together to stand against discrimination, support Israeli products, and show that hate has no place in our communities.
๐ช The IMPACT Snack Crew will be on site distributing delicious Israeli snacks as a symbol of resilience, unity, and support for Israeli businesses.
๐ถ Live music
๐ค Multi-faith speakers
๐ซ Free Israeli food and snacks
๐ Community unity and resilience
๐ 782 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY
๐ 5:00 PM โ 7:00 PM
This isnโt just about snacks. Itโs about standing up to bigotry, supporting our neighbors, and demonstrating that attempts to isolate and divide will be met with community, connection, and action.
The IMPACT Snack Crew is turning a boycott into an opportunity to bring people together, spark conversations, and celebrate the products, culture, and communities that others seek to exclude.
Together, we organize. Together, we empower. Together, we mobilize.
@endjewhatred
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What happens when a simple Jewish post turns into a comment section full of hostility?
In this clip from Jonah Platt's Being Jewish Podcast, Jonah and Adam Louis-Klein discuss a reality many Jews know all too well: being targeted online simply for expressing a Jewish identity, perspective, or connection to Israel.
Whether you agree with every point or not, the conversation raises an important question: when does disagreement cross the line into harassment?
At IMPACT, we believe people should be able to express their identity without fear of intimidation, bullying, or hate. Creating safer online spaces starts with recognizing these experiences and refusing to normalize them.
What are your thoughts?
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๐ฅ Video Credit: @BeingJewishPod@JonahPlatt
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THEY BOYCOTTED BAMBA. WE'RE TAKING IT TO THE STREETS.
The Park Slope Food Coop voted to boycott Israeli products, including Bamba.
Our answer?
20 IMPACT Snack Crew locations. Hundreds of volunteers. Thousands of bags of Bamba.
Because when they boycott, we show up. When they divide, we unite. When they try to silence us, we get louder.
From June 10โ14, New Yorkers will be sharing Bamba, celebrating Jewish pride, supporting Israeli products, and standing against bigotry.
๐ฅ BDS = BIGOTRY.
๐ฅ THIS SHALL NOT STAND.
Join the movement. Join a crew. Make an IMPACT.
Scan the QR code or sign up here https://t.co/grppGOxjdr
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Pride Month is about showing up as your authentic self. ๐โก๏ธ
At the Israel Day Parade, members of Queer Jews Belong shared why they came to march: because they're proud of who they are, proud of their community, and proud to stand with Israel.
Thank you to everyone who showed up, marched, and made their voices heard.
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