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Sep 18, 2025

From Refugee to CEO: Florina Newcomb’s Birmingham Ties Run Deep

Florina Newcomb’s journey to becoming the Birmingham Jewish Federation’s CEO is as unconventional as it is inspiring.

 

Born in Kishinev, Moldova, Florina and her family – including her parents, infant brother, and four grandparents - were resettled by the Birmingham Jewish Federat…

Sep 18, 2025

Federation leaders urge Trump to ensure TikTok deal tackles antisemitism

Jewish Federations of North America are urging President Donald Trump to ensure that any deal over the sale of social media platform TikTok includes concrete steps to address antisemitism on the platform.

 

"As the details of this deal are finalized, we urge you to ensure that the agreeme…

Sep 18, 2025

Jewish Federations Statement on Terrorist Attack at Allenby Crossing

Jewish Federations are heartbroken by today’s horrific attack at the Allenby crossing, in which an assailant hiding in an aid truck murdered two Israelis. In addition, four soldiers fell fighting in Gaza. We extend our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones as they face this …

Sep 18, 2025

Jewish Federations, the Jewish Agency Partner on Loan Fund for Reservists

Since the outbreak of the war, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have been called up for extended military reserve duty, and thousands of them have suffered significant harm to their livelihoods, businesses, and family life. 
 

A new fund has been established by The Jewish Agency and Jew…

Sep 17, 2025

Ahead of High Holidays, Jewish groups urge Congress to act on security

Ahead of the High Holidays, a coalition of major Jewish organizations came to Capitol Hill Wednesday to urge Congress to address the American Jewish community’s safety concerns.

 

Under the banner “United for Security,” Jewish Federations of North America, the Anti-Defamation Leagu…