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Mar 27, 2025

Federations applaud House passage of DETERRENT Act

Jewish Federations of North America applaud the House for passing the DETERRENT Act and for rejecting anti-Israel amendments that sought to undermine this legislation. The DETERRENT Act is a critical measure that strengthens transparency and accountability in higher education by ensuring pro…

Mar 20, 2025

Federations, Birthright partner to send 10,000 volunteers to Israel

Jewish Federations of North America and Taglit-Birthright Israel are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to grow the number of global Jewish community members that travel to Israel to volunteer at this critical time.  
 

The two organizations will leverage their scale and experti…

Mar 20, 2025

Jewish Federations mourn the passing of Ted Comet

We mourn the passing of Ted Comet z"l, a luminary of American Jewish life, who leaves a legacy of extraordinary leadership and passionate commitment to Israel and the Jewish people. Ted, who died on Wednesday at the age of 100, was a prominent figure in Jewish communal service, serving in le…

Mar 17, 2025

Federations' statement on the passing of former U.S. Rep Nita Lowey

Jewish Federations of North America mourn the passing of former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey – a lifetime public servant, the first female House appropriations chair, and a staunch advocate for the Jewish people and a strong US-Israel relationship.
  
As she said on many occasions, Nita was guid…

Feb 26, 2025

Jewish Federations' statement on slain hostages

Today, Jewish Federations mourn and pray for the families of Itzik Elgarat, Tsahi Idan, Shlomo Mantzur, and Ohad Yahalomi, all taken hostage from their safe rooms and homes in a horrifying manner by Hamas terrorists on October 7. Along with all of Israel, we are waiting for the government to…