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Federations Express Disappointment at UN Human Rights Report on IDF

Following the release of the UN Human Rights Council Report this week, Federations expressed disappointment that the commission chose to equate the actions taken by the Israel Defense Forces to those taken by Hamas terrorists. Read the media statement.
 

Federations and Philanthropy News Update, June 24, 2015

During last week’s mission to Ukraine, Federation leaders visited displaced Jewish families and witnessed latent anti-Semitism. The Federation-funded Secure Community Network provides a strong example of the type of communal efforts that can help keep faith institutions safe. Joined by Jew…

Missions to DC bring 100s of leaders to lobby for key Federation programs

Missions to Washington, DC, which benefit local, national and global Federation programs, have brought 300 Federation leaders to lobby in the American capital so far this year.


This month, representatives from the Jewish Federation of Greater Austin met with top government officials to dis…

Jewish Federations Condemn UN Report on Operation Protective Edge as Biased

New York – Following the release of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council’s Commission of Inquiry Report (COI) this week, The Jewish Federations of North America expressed disappointment that the commission chose to equate the actions taken by the Israel Defense Forces to those take…

Mandel Center's I-LEAD professional development seminar set for Aug. 10-12

The Mandel Center for Leadership Excellence's annual professional development seminar, I-LEAD, will be held Aug. 10-12 in Atlanta. Over the past 5 years, the Mandel Center has provided skills-building seminars and customized trainings for more than 3,600 volunteers and professionals from acr…