Jewish Federations
The US-Israel relationship must be more than an argument - opinion
I am not running away from Israel or from the complexity of life. I am moving toward a responsibility: helping ensure that Israel remains a meaningful part of Jewish life in one American community.
Israel allocates NIS 26m. for education excellence centers in northern border communities
University of Haifa unveils program to help Druze after IDF service
Activating Jewish service through partnerships, collaboration - opinion
JFNA urge Congress to increase funding for faith communities’ security
They also advocated the committees to fund programs that would fight antisemitism and hate crimes, care for Holocaust survivors and other vulnerable populations.
Over 50 Jewish communities donated to earthquake relief efforts
Global Jewish communities have sprung into action to help those suffering from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Bob Born, Jewish maker of Peeps marshmallow candies, dies at 98
Birn was the former president of Just Born Quality Confections, the 100-year-old family-owned candy company in Pennsylvania.
Molotov cocktail thrown at front door of New Jersey synagogue
An unknown masked person threw a Molotov cocktail at the front door of a synagogue around three in the morning.
New US Congress to be sworn in – what’s on Jewish orgs’ agenda?
For US Jewish organizations, the new Congress will mean seeking consensus between Republicans and Democrats to promote bills on issues important for the community.
Jews of Ukraine will spread the light of Hanukkah despite the war with Russia
The war with Russia has led to the departure of 50,000 Jews from Ukraine, as well as the deaths and injuries of hundreds of Jewish community members.
Israel coalition partners’ positions, statements 'create risk for Jewish communities' - JFNA head
Julie Platt: The public discussions on posts and statements of some potential ministers is creating a "moment of risk for Israel."
New Mexico’s cash-strapped, lawsuit-plagued Jewish federation announces closure
After a series of legal and boardroom battles, the Jewish Federation of New Mexico announced that it is shutting down.
US Jewish communities increase security by 42% amid rising antisemitism
Jewish Federations launched last year a $130 million LiveSecure initiative, the largest security campaign in the history of the North American Jewish community.
Florida federations preparing to send aid to communities hit by 'Ian'
The Jewish Federations of North America chair, Julie Platt, told The Jerusalem Post, "It’s clear that many communities in Ian’s path will have significant needs"
