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Federations big and small across the US hold successful state advocacy days - The Jewish Federations of North America
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (364+ words) Jewish Federations build and sustain flourishing Jewish communities across North America, in 70 countries around the world, and in Israel. We work to build: Basic Needs | Young Adult Mental Health | Senior Care | Capital Financing Solutions Community Safety & Security | Combating Antisemitism Holocaust…...
A Purim Message from Israel's President Isaac Herzog - The Jewish Federations of North America
1+ week, 2+ day ago (185+ words) In celebration of Purim, Israel's President Isaac Herzog shares a brief, special message to our communities addressing the current war with Iran. We invite you to watch his words of strength and solidarity. Jewish Federations build and sustain flourishing Jewish…...
From coast to coast, Federations advocate for state-wide Jewish needs - The Jewish Federations of North America
2+ week, 6+ day ago (569+ words) As threats against Jewish communities across the United States continued to escalate to dangerous levels, Jewish Federations are ramping up grassroots advocacy at the state level to ensure their safety and security." In January 2026 alone, Federations in Florida, Missouri, and…...
Healing Minds, Rebuilding Lives: Inna and Sophia’s Story - The Jewish Federations of North America
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (483+ words) The duo, based in New York, were initially driven to assist Ukrainian refugees after the 2022 Russian invasion. Both women speak Russian and Ukrainian; Inna also speaks Polish. At first, Inna and other community members raised money for Ukrainian families they…...
JPost Op-Ed: Activating Jewish service through partnerships, collaboration - The Jewish Federations of North America
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (254+ words) Over the past several months, we have seen firsthand how service can be a transformative entry point into Jewish identity and community " especially when it's integrated across the ecosystem of Jewish institutions. What if Jewish service becomes a core element…...
Jewish Federations Statement on the Return of the Last Israeli Hostage - The Jewish Federations of North America
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (355+ words) Today, Jewish Federations of North America send our love and deepest condolences to the family of Police St. Sgt. Ran Gvili " one of the first taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th, 843 days ago, and the last to be recovered. He…...
Jewish Federations Urge Congress to Set NSGP Funding at $300 Million - The Jewish Federations of North America
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (361+ words) Congressional appropriators have proposed setting Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds at $300 for the current fiscal year, an important increase that will help Jews and other faith groups protect themselves from violent threats. "Jewish Federations appreciate the appropriations committee's $25 million…...
Op-Ed: The path forward for securing Jewish communities - The Jewish Federations of North America
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (240+ words) Saturday's cowardly antisemitic attack against the historic Beth Israel synagogue in Jackson, Miss., is the latest reminder of something our community has been learning the hard way for nearly a decade: Security is no longer a peripheral component to building…...
Fingerhut shares Jewish community’s gratitude with Bondi Beach hero - The Jewish Federations of North America
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (339+ words) While meeting with Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al-Ahmed, Jewish Federations President and CEO Eric D. Fingerhut expressed the Jewish community's gratitude for Ahmed's bravery, which saved countless lives as the horrific Hanukkah shooting unfolded." Fingerhut presented Ahmed with a certificate from…...
Supporting Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi - The Jewish Federations of North America
2+ mon, 3+ hour ago (345+ words) Of course, the full the costs of rebuilding cannot be established at this time. We know the synagogue leadership will share with us these costs when they have them, and we will of course share them with all of you....