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Sep 9, 2025

Back to School: Federations’ Student to Student Program Expands

As the new school year begins, students in 14 more communities across North America will participate in Jewish Federations of North America’s Student to Student (STS) program. From Youngstown, Ohio, to Edmonton, Alberta, Federations are training Jewish teens to become interfaith ambassador…

Sep 8, 2025

Jewish Federations' Statement on the Tragic Shooting in Jerusalem

Jewish Federations of North America are heartbroken and outraged by today’s horrific terrorist attack in Jerusalem, which claimed the lives of six innocent Israelis and injured many more who were simply trying to ride the bus. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those murd…

Sep 3, 2025

Nat'l. Catholic Register: Which States Are Stepping Up for Church Security?

The murder of two schoolchildren Aug. 27 during Mass at Assumption Catholic School in Minneapolis is prompting Catholic parishes and schools across the country to prioritize security upgrades.

 

But while the need for extra security staff, surveillance cameras and other measures may be re…

Sep 3, 2025

Pitt. JC: Fingerhut shares plans for Jewish communal actions post-Oct. 7

Eric Fingerhut has been president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America — the umbrella organization for the Federation system — since 2019. A former U.S. congressman from Ohio, Fingerhut has helped the JFNA navigate through uniquely difficult times, including the pandemic, a…

Sep 3, 2025

JTA: Sidelined at Pride, pro-Israel LGBTQ Jews thrive in Tel Aviv

Under the haze of neon lights and techno beats, Roni Tessler waited for legendary DJ Offra to begin his set in a Tel Aviv club. Minutes later, the music cut and the party was shut down. Israel had launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran, pummeling nuclear sites and triggering a 12-day war that…