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Jewish Federations Double Down on Fight Against Antisemitism

With professionally-run Community Security Initiatives now operating in all 141 Jewish Federation communities—providing security training to communal institutions, assisting with security funding, and liaising with law enforcement—Jewish Federations are doubling down on their work on the…

Freed hostages address General Assembly; Emanuel warns of shifts on Israel

Four Israelis who had been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza addressed Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly's opening plenary in Washington, DC Sunday night to thank the Jewish community for its support. Guy Gilboa Dalal, Evyatar David, Avinatan Or—who were among the longest…

Jewish Federations’ Support Helps Rescue 137 Ukrainian Children

Through their support for Save Ukraine, the largest humanitarian organization dedicated to rescuing kidnapped Ukrainian children from Russia, Jewish Federations of North America have helped rescue 137 Ukrainian children, reuniting them with their loved ones and making their families whole on…

As Shutdown Ends, Jewish Federations Urge SNAP Protections

Jewish Federations of North America are deeply relieved that the lapse in SNAP benefits is coming to an end and that Congress has funded the program for the full fiscal year, but our relief is tempered by the urgency of what comes next.

 

SNAP benefits must be restored immediately so that…

Amid War, Jewish Federation giving rose $1 Billion in 2024

Jewish Federations of North America reported a record-breaking year of fundraising and investment in Jewish communities in 2024, as Surging engagement in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks brought the total amount the system raises and distributes up to $3 billion, about $1 billion more …