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Jewish Federations & AJC Critique Ongoing Flaws in Media's Israel Coverage

Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and American Jewish Committee (AJC) issued an open letter today to media organizations, calling on them to  “do better and report on all developments with clarity and accuracy” following inadequate coverage of the July 27 Hezbollah rocket attac…

Report: Public-private partnerships needed to finance long-term insurance

A new study released Thursday by the Jewish Federations of North America’s Strategic Health Resource Center (SHRC) finds a strong and compelling need for a public-private partnership to support the financing of long-term care insurance for older adults.  
 

The average lifetime cost fo…

Jewish Federations Statement on Release of Evan Gershkovich

Jewish Federations of North America are overjoyed and relieved at the news of Evan Gershkovich’s release, along with the release of Paul Whelan and other political prisoners.


It has been 491 days since Russia wrongfully detained Evan, a Wall Street Journal reporter trying to do his job i…

Jewish Federations urge Senate to expand Child Tax Credit

The Child Tax Credit is one of the most effective tools available for fighting poverty and giving children a better future.

 
The last time the credit was expanded, child poverty rates dropped by almost a third, lifting 5.3 million people, including more than 2.9 million children out of po…

Sheryl Sandberg, Israeli President Herzog to Headline General Assembly

During one of the most critical times for American Jews, Jewish Federations are proud to announce that Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Sheryl Sandberg will speak at our General Assembly in Washington, DC this November 10-12.
  
Opening with an "Evening of Unity," this year's General Ass…