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Jewish Federations of North America

News and updates about Jewish Federations of North America

To liberal, secular, proud Jewish friends in America

A letter I would like to address to my family and close friends in America,.but have not yet done so.

To liberal, secular, proud Jewish friends in America

Jewish Federations chair to replace UPenn chair

JFNA Chair Julie Platt appointed interim chair after former chair resigned amid backlash from the controversial congressional antisemitism.

Jewish Federations chair to replace UPenn chair

On National Mall:

Jewish organizations announce march for Israel

Event will bring together communities from across USA, show strong solidarity with Israel, & demand immediate release of remaining hostages.

Jewish organizations announce march for Israel

Jewish Federations raise $388 million for Israel Emergency

Jewish Federations have allocated $10 million to 20 organizations providing emergency relief and support in Israel.

Jewish Federations raise $388 million for Israel Emergency

JFNA: For Jewish women, Dianne Feinstein smashed glass ceilings

Jewish Federations of North America: Dianne Feinstein was 'a powerful politician driven by her Jewish values & championing women’s rights.'

JFNA: For Jewish women, Dianne Feinstein smashed glass ceilings

Ahead of High Holidays:

US Congress vows to increase Jewish non-profit security funding

A security briefing on Capitol Hill was organized by the JFNA, SCN, ADL, and OU.

US Congress vows to increase Jewish non-profit security funding

Evan Gershkovich

Jewish Federations rally for Jewish journalist jailed in Russia

Senator Robert Menendez addresses online rally on behalf of Evan Gershkovich, the Jewish journalist accused by Russia of espionage.

Jewish Federations rally for Jewish journalist jailed in Russia

Op-ed:

The perils of politicizing Jewish philanthropy

As the judicial reform issue heats up, the umbrella group of Jewish Federations is intervening in Israeli politics. That's a mistake.Op-ed/

The perils of politicizing Jewish philanthropy

American Jewish Org. to Lapid:

Remarks to Jewish leaders delegitimize Israel

Am Echad sent the opposition leader a letter criticizing remarks he made in a meeting with Jewish leaders in New York.

Remarks to Jewish leaders delegitimize Israel

Lapid to US Jews:

'Don't give up on the State of Israel'

Opposition leader meets North American Jewish leaders in New York, stresses importance of US Jewry's partnership with Israel.

'Don't give up on the State of Israel'

In wake of Israel ban:

US rugby urged to withdraw from South Africa tournament

US Jewish organizations call on California-based rugby team to pull out of South African competition that disinvited an Israeli team.

US rugby urged to withdraw from South Africa tournament

US Jewish federations lobbies in Israel against judicial reform

Delegation of American Jewish leaders makes rare step of lobbying against Israeli government policy during trip to Israel.

US Jewish federations lobbies in Israel against judicial reform

Federations urge Congress to allocate funds for key priorities

Over 120 Jewish Federations address appropriations committees with list of major community initiatives in need of government support.

Federations urge Congress to allocate funds for key priorities

US Jewish group:

'Fully embrace Herzog's proposals'

Jewish Federations of North America say judicial reform will have "far-reaching consequences", urge dialogue.

'Fully embrace Herzog's proposals'

Jewish Federations congratulate Netanyahu on new government

Jewish Federations of North America also express "significant concerns" over statements and positions by some members of the coalition.

Jewish Federations congratulate Netanyahu on new government

Pittsburgh synagogue attack:

Four years on, security at Jewish institutions improves

In response to the deadly synagogue attack, Jewish Federations of North America raise millions of dollars to make Jewish institutions safer.

Four years on, security at Jewish institutions improves

New Mexico’s Jewish federation announces closure

Jewish federation in New Mexico, cash-strapped and lawsuit-plagued, announces closure.

New Mexico’s Jewish federation announces closure

Herzog:

US Jewish leaders must respect results of Israel's election

Israeli President addresses Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly in Chicago.

US Jewish leaders must respect results of Israel's election

Number of Jewish communities with security programs rises by 42%

Jewish communal security programs increase by 42% following LiveSecure launch.

Number of Jewish communities with security programs rises by 42%

New Mexico’s Jewish fed is on brink of collapse

“I don't know what is mismanagement or fraud; an organization that has existed for over 70 years was destroyed in the last three years.'

New Mexico’s Jewish fed is on brink of collapse

Jewish organization helping Ukrainian refugees around the world

With $73 million and counting, this organization is the backbone of the Jewish aid effort for Ukraine.

Jewish organization helping Ukrainian refugees around the world

Jewish communities bolster security amid growing threats

Amid higher threat levels, Jewish communities lean on $130 million initiative to bolster security.

Jewish communities bolster security amid growing threats

'As people age, trauma from the past impacts them differently'

New trauma-sensitive approach for aiding Holocaust survivors transforms how care is delivered.

'As people age, trauma from the past impacts them differently'

JFNA CEO:

'Challenging partisan time for US Jewish community'

Eric Fingerhut, CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, works to unite Jews around support for Israel and fighting antisemitism.

'Challenging partisan time for US Jewish community'

N American Federations announces Ukrainian settlement grants

Jewish Federations of North American launching Ukrainian Resettlement Grant to help Jewish groups settle Ukrainian refugees in the US.

N American Federations announces Ukrainian settlement grants

Julie Platt new chair of Jewish Federations of North America

Platt, a mother of five, is the second woman to be nominated to the position.

Julie Platt new chair of Jewish Federations of North America

Jewish federations add gun control, LGBT issues back to agenda

After dropping gun reform and LGBT agenda from its priorities list, Jewish Federations of North America restores both issues in policy paper

Jewish federations add gun control, LGBT issues back to agenda

Jewish federations drop focus on gun control, LGBT agenda

The Jewish Federations of North America removes advocacy for gun control and LGBT agenda from its policy priorities list.

Jewish federations drop focus on gun control, LGBT agenda

101 Jewish communities to get help funding security

Amid antisemitism concerns, 101 local Jewish federations to spend $54M on improving security.

101 Jewish communities to get help funding security

Jewish Federations announces $54m for US community security

LiveSecure will provide all 146 Federations with Community Security Initiatives over three years.

Jewish Federations announces $54m for US community security

Nikki Haley, Herzog address Jewish Federations General Assembly

Watch Live: President Isaac Herzog and Nikki Haley take the stage at the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly.

Nikki Haley, Herzog address Jewish Federations General Assembly

Rutgers slammed for 'fuelling anti-Semitic behavior and tropes'

New Jersey Jewish Federation raises concern for safety of Jewish students at Rutgers after 9//11 program featuring anti-Israel speakers.

Rutgers slammed for 'fuelling anti-Semitic behavior and tropes'

Bennett: I bring with me a new spirit from Jerusalem

PM Bennett to Jewish Federations of North America: Iran is not a done deal. We will prevent them from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Bennett: I bring with me a new spirit from Jerusalem

Florida Jewish federation delivers 7,500 backpacks to needy kids

24-year old program is needed more than ever with pandemic causing financial hardships for many families.

Florida Jewish federation delivers 7,500 backpacks to needy kids

JFNA cancels in-person event due to COVID

The umbrella group had planned to combine online and in-person events, but cancelled the latter due to the pandemic.

JFNA cancels in-person event due to COVID

How will JFNA celebrate Independence Day?

"We are thrilled to join together to support this celebration of Israel," JFNA spokeswoman tells Arutz Sheva.

How will JFNA celebrate Independence Day?

Jewish groups call for quadrupling security funds for nonprofits

2 Orthodox Jewish groups and the Jewish Federations of North America join faith groups' letter calling for quadrupling of security grants.

Jewish groups call for quadrupling security funds for nonprofits

'UNHRC demonstrates its hatred for Jewish State'

Jewish Federations of North America rejects UN human Rights Council blacklist of companies working in Judea and Samaria.

'UNHRC demonstrates its hatred for Jewish State'

Jewish Agency Chairman: The Jewish people support Israel

Issac Herzog addresses Jewish Federations conference in Washington DC: 'It was not been an easy day for Israelis.'

Jewish Agency Chairman: The Jewish people support Israel

Jewish Federations holds invite-only conference

Jewish Federations holding 'FedLab,' an invitation-only conference, instead of annual General Assembly.

Jewish Federations holds invite-only conference

'We must ask our leaders to form a government quickly'

Rivlin meets CEO and President of Jewish Federations of North America.

'We must ask our leaders to form a government quickly'

$4.6 million in federal funds to go to Holocaust survivors

Jewish Federations of North America to distribute $4.6 million in federal money appropriate by Congress to aid Holocaust survivors.

$4.6 million in federal funds to go to Holocaust survivors

Why did the Jewish Federations move away from Jerusalem?

Jay Shapiro wonders why the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations in North America choose to meet in Tel Aviv

Why did the Jewish Federations move away from Jerusalem?

'Rumors of the death of Israeli democracy are exaggerated'

Knesset Speaker addresses 700 North America Jewish Federation heads on complex relationship between people of Israel and Diaspora.

'Rumors of the death of Israeli democracy are exaggerated'

Herzog: Orthodox, Reform, Conservative will respect each other

Jewish Agency Chairman Yitzhak Herzog tells North American Jewry at Jewish Federation GA Israel-Diaspora divide an existential threat.

Herzog: Orthodox, Reform, Conservative will respect each other

Bereaved mother's inspiring speech to US Jewry

Israel Prize laureate Miriam Peretz, who lost 2 sons in combat, addresses Jewish Federations of North America in Tel Aviv.

Bereaved mother's inspiring speech to US Jewry

'The Israeli people are tough and determined'

American firefighter speaks about volunteering in southern Israel to help put out fires caused by incendiary kites and balloons.

'The Israeli people are tough and determined'

Woman who served as first female JFNA chief runs for congress

Kathy Manning, former JFNA chief, mounts congressional run in North Carolina.

Woman who served as first female JFNA chief runs for congress

'We will never give up on Diaspora Jewry'

President Rivlin departs for Los Angeles to address Jewish Federation’s General Assembly.

'We will never give up on Diaspora Jewry'

PM to address Jewish Federations’ General Assembly via satellite

Israeli PM to address annual event of US Jewish groups following concerns he would break tradition by not attending.

PM to address Jewish Federations’ General Assembly via satellite

Jewish Federations leader dies of cancer

Jonathan Woocher, leading Jewish educational theorist, dies at 70.

Jewish Federations leader dies of cancer

Top government officials brief Jewish security professionals

Over 40 security directors from around US join summit with FBI and Department of Homeland Security.

Top government officials brief Jewish security professionals

Blue Card receives grant to help Holocaust survivors

Group that provides assistance to Holocaust survivors receives $120,000 grant from the Jewish Federations of North America.

Blue Card receives grant to help Holocaust survivors

Jewish Federations end ban on Judea and Samaria visits

Leading American Jewish umbrella organization nixes 49-year ban on visits to Judea and Samaria.

Jewish Federations end ban on Judea and Samaria visits

Jewish Federations to discuss Judea and Samaria missions

Jewish Federations of North America reportedly to decide whether to allow missions to Israel to visit Judea and Samaria.

Jewish Federations to discuss Judea and Samaria missions

'You inspire by helping those in need'

First lady Nehama Rivlin meets with female volunteers from the Jewish Federations of North America.

'You inspire by helping those in need'

Netanyahu: Israel investing in all streams of Judaism

At Jewish Federations of North America, PM says Israel ready for peace, but Palestinians must stop making endless demands.

Netanyahu: Israel investing in all streams of Judaism

Deal is 'Best Way' to Ensure Iran Doesn't Get Nuclear Weapon

President Obama says Iran deal will allow the world to maintain all the tools it needs to stop Iran if it cheats.

Deal is 'Best Way' to Ensure Iran Doesn't Get Nuclear Weapon

Obama to Address North American Jews on Iran Deal

President Obama to participate in a live webcast on Iran deal with Jews from the United States and Canada.

Obama to Address North American Jews on Iran Deal

Jewish Leaders Congratulate Netanyahu on Victory

JFNA, WJC leaders hail a victory for Likud and for democracy in the Middle East after the 20th Knesset elections.

Jewish Leaders Congratulate Netanyahu on Victory