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Federations Train Leaders for Jewish Interfaith Teen Ambassadors Program

Last month, Jewish Federations convened community leaders from across North America in the Student to Student (STS) program, which teaches Jewish teens to be interfaith ambassadors in their communities. The program’s fourth annual Coordinators’ Conference in St. Louis included both veter…

Jewish Federations Mourn Fallen IDF Soldiers

Jewish Federations of North America mourn the tragic loss of five young Israeli soldiers from a Haredi battalion who were killed on Tuesday by an explosive device in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza. We extend our deepest condolences and strength to the families of: 
 

  • Staff Sergeant Meir Shi…

Jewish Federations’ Center trains 165 on trauma-informed caregiving

The Jewish Federations’ Center on Aging, Trauma, and Holocaust Survivor Care (the Center) trained 165 participants from across the country last week on promising practices and actionable strategies to elevate the quality of care for all older adults with a history of trauma, including Holo…

Jewish Federations mourn the tragic passing of Karen Diamond

Jewish Federations of North America mourn the tragic passing of Karen Diamond, 82. 
 
On June 1, Diamond had gathered for a peaceful demonstration demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas when she was violently attacked by an antisemitic extremist. We extend our heartfelt prayers to…

100+ Jewish Communities Urge Congress to Adopt 6-Point Security Plan

Nearly 400 Jewish leaders representing more than 100 Jewish communities across the nation gathered in Washington, DC on Wednesday for the United for Security Emergency Leadership Mission to advocate for policies that enhance security for the Jewish community.


Jewish Federations of North Am…