Jerry Silverman

Jerry Silverman is the president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America

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Diaspora Jews to Israel: We need to talk

American Jews partcipate in the annual Israel Day Parade 370

We must find a solution!

French soldiers patrol the street in a Jewish neighborhood

Dayenu: Would it really have been enough?


Belong anywhere

In the quiet dignity of these grieving parents, we have been given the gift of reinforcing our core value as a Jewish community.

Area religious leaders light ‘Candles of Hope’ during a memorial service at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City in Overland Park, Kansas

Collaboration at its best

Airbnb, Zipcar and Kickstarter are examples of businesses that have successfully harnessed the tools of this new era to fill a need.

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Jewish geography

Consider the plight of seniors, or those with special needs, who can’t make it to a shelter within the 15 second interval of safety after a siren sounds. Many end up actually having to live in the shelter; their only protection from fear and loneliness is the caseworker who comes with food and companionship.

A smoke trail is seen as a rocket is launched from the northern Gaza Strip towards Israel July 16, 2014.

The shuk of Jewish ideas

The 153 Jewish Federations and 300 smaller Network communities across North America compose one of the world’s largest charitable organizations, raising nearly $1 billion annually.

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Jewish geography at the GA

Throughout its 80-year history, the assembly has always focused on contemporary issues facing Jews and Judaism.

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Emotional Judaism

Summer camp forms a connection between Jewish youth and Judaism that lasts well into adulthood.

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