Jewish Federations
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
The US-Israel relationship must be more than an argument - opinion
Israel allocates NIS 26m. for education excellence centers in northern border communities
JFNA to hold General Assembly online amid coronavirus pandemic
The sessions intend to dissect the last eight months of the pandemic, and review both the challenges and opportunities facing North American Jewry in the seasons to come.
Iranian-American Jewish federations condemn murder of wrestler
'Applaud sanctions targeted at the Islamic Republic officials responsible for Afkari’s sham trial and murder.'
Baltimore Jewish community helps out those impacted by explosion
Two people were killed and four people were hospitalized in serious condition.
Planning reopenings amid COVID-19, Jewish institutions navigate challenges
The Secure Community Network, or SCN, the organization that deals with securing Jewish institutions against outside threats, created a working group focused on reopening planning.
The biggest Jewish coronavirus relief fund to soon start giving out loans
The fund will provide both interest-free emergency loans to Jewish organizations and grants that do not need to be repaid.
Jewish NGOs face dire economic prospects during and after coronavirus
Families of victims of Pittsburgh Tree of Life shooting will receive $3m.
About $5.45 million were raised from individual donors following the attack and sent directly to the Tree of Life congregation.
Eric Fingerhut leaves top post at Hillel to head Jewish Federations of North America
Jared Isaacson, executive director of the Cleveland Hillel Foundation, confirmed Fingerhut was leaving Hillel for JFNA.
Union files federal labor complaint against New York Jewish federation
The union representing employees of New York’s Jewish federation has filed a federal complaint alleging that the federation is breaking the law by negotiating salaries in bad faith.
How Jewish Federations help communities thrive in the Negev
Right now, the Negev is 60% of the land, but only 10% of the population. Jerusalem is packed. Tel Aviv is packed. Haifa is packed. The only way to grow is in the Negev.
