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
Aliyah minister visits schools, cultural institutions in first US visit
Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer is on a week-long trip touring American and Canadian Jewish communities for the first time since taking office.
American Jewry umbrella group hits out at Israeli judicial reform
They wrote in an open letter urging that "a 61-seat Knesset majority should not be allowed to override Supreme Court decisions."
JFNA urge Congress to increase funding for faith communities’ security
They also advocated the committees to fund programs that would fight antisemitism and hate crimes, care for Holocaust survivors and other vulnerable populations.
Over 50 Jewish communities donated to earthquake relief efforts
Global Jewish communities have sprung into action to help those suffering from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Bob Born, Jewish maker of Peeps marshmallow candies, dies at 98
Birn was the former president of Just Born Quality Confections, the 100-year-old family-owned candy company in Pennsylvania.
Molotov cocktail thrown at front door of New Jersey synagogue
An unknown masked person threw a Molotov cocktail at the front door of a synagogue around three in the morning.
New US Congress to be sworn in – what’s on Jewish orgs’ agenda?
For US Jewish organizations, the new Congress will mean seeking consensus between Republicans and Democrats to promote bills on issues important for the community.
Jews of Ukraine will spread the light of Hanukkah despite the war with Russia
The war with Russia has led to the departure of 50,000 Jews from Ukraine, as well as the deaths and injuries of hundreds of Jewish community members.
Israel coalition partners’ positions, statements 'create risk for Jewish communities' - JFNA head
Julie Platt: The public discussions on posts and statements of some potential ministers is creating a "moment of risk for Israel."
New Mexico’s cash-strapped, lawsuit-plagued Jewish federation announces closure
After a series of legal and boardroom battles, the Jewish Federation of New Mexico announced that it is shutting down.
