Jewish Federations
Editor’s Notes: At the GA, American Jews worry about the future of the Democratic Party
Worry about the Democratic Party dominated the Jewish Federations GA in Washington, but pro-Israel Democrats like Wesley Bell keep winning inside the party.
Brazilian lawyer convicted of racism after calling for Jews to be removed from leadership
American, Israeli Jews report stronger bonds despite challenges of recent years, survey finds
Hollywood stars read letters linking Jews to Israel at Los Angeles unity fundraiser
US Jews cannot blame Israel, Israeli government for increasing antisemitism, JFNA CEO says
American Jews are engaging in self blame. They are afraid, forced to live their Jewish lives within confined spaces, and some accuse Israel of causing the surge in antisemitism.
LA Jewish Federation sues museum to recover Nazi-looted paintings held by Hermann Göring
LA Jewish Federation sues to recover Nazi-looted paintings once held by Hermann Göring.
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
Jewish Federations said the government initiative expands a regional education model developed with Homeward/Habaita following the mass evacuations after October 7.
University of Haifa unveils program to help Druze after IDF service
President of the University of Haifa Gur Alroey praised the program, dubbing it an “expression of deep gratitude” towards Israel’s Druze population, of whom many serve in the IDF.
Activating Jewish service through partnerships, collaboration - opinion
Engaging in shared service is one way to see each other’s humanity and counter the isolation and misinformation that fuel anti-Jewish hatred.
School board votes to fire Pennsylvania principal over antisemitic voice message
The school district voted unanimously to fire Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Phillip Leddy during a Tuesday special board meeting, replacing him with Susan Kanopka as interim principal.
After $908m. in wartime aid, Jewish Federations of North America pivot to ‘Rebuild Israel’
According to JFNA’s figures, the Israel Emergency Campaign raised $908 million and provided support through more than 4,200 grants to 877 NGO partners
Partnering for progress: Amitim founder on helping Israelis get out of the rut - opinion
The nonprofit and volunteer sector here is much more efficient than our political leaders. Together with a strong partnership with the Diaspora, we will be okay.
New York becomes latest experiment in subsidies for Jewish day school tuition
The UJA Federation of New York has started a three-year $15 million pilot fund to help cover Jewish day school tuition in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island.