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title: Michael Balaban's Update on the War in Israel
description: Today is the seventh day since the large-scale invasion and attack on the People of Israel began.
---

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# [Michael Balaban's Update on the War in Israel](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/michael-balabans-update-on-the-war-in-israel-october-13)

 Written by [Jewish Federation Staff](https://blog.jewishphilly.org/author/jewish-federation-staff) | Oct 13, 2023 8:06:00 PM

- Michael Balaban  
President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Today is the seventh day since the large-scale invasion and attack on the People of Israel began. 

 

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia acted immediately and will continue to do so to support our brothers and sisters as they defend Israel. 

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