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Federations big and small across the US hold successful state advocacy days - The Jewish Federations of North America
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (364+ words) Jewish Federations build and sustain flourishing Jewish communities across North America, in 70 countries around the world, and in Israel. We work to build: Basic Needs | Young Adult Mental Health | Senior Care | Capital Financing Solutions Community Safety & Security | Combating Antisemitism Holocaust…...
Securing Toronto’s Jewish Communities – And Its Neighbors - The Jewish Federations of North America
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (453+ words) JSN was created by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto in 2024 to oversee the security needs of the Greater Toronto Jewish community." In addition to relationship building, JSN monitors threats, operates a centralized command-and-control center, trains and empowers community volunteers, and…...
Healing Minds, Rebuilding Lives: Inna and Sophia’s Story - The Jewish Federations of North America
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (483+ words) The duo, based in New York, were initially driven to assist Ukrainian refugees after the 2022 Russian invasion. Both women speak Russian and Ukrainian; Inna also speaks Polish. At first, Inna and other community members raised money for Ukrainian families they…...
Jewish Federations Urge Congress to Set NSGP Funding at $300 Million - The Jewish Federations of North America
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (361+ words) Congressional appropriators have proposed setting Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds at $300 for the current fiscal year, an important increase that will help Jews and other faith groups protect themselves from violent threats. "Jewish Federations appreciate the appropriations committee's $25 million…...
Op-Ed: The path forward for securing Jewish communities - The Jewish Federations of North America
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (240+ words) Saturday's cowardly antisemitic attack against the historic Beth Israel synagogue in Jackson, Miss., is the latest reminder of something our community has been learning the hard way for nearly a decade: Security is no longer a peripheral component to building…...
Fingerhut shares Jewish community’s gratitude with Bondi Beach hero - The Jewish Federations of North America
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (339+ words) While meeting with Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al-Ahmed, Jewish Federations President and CEO Eric D. Fingerhut expressed the Jewish community's gratitude for Ahmed's bravery, which saved countless lives as the horrific Hanukkah shooting unfolded." Fingerhut presented Ahmed with a certificate from…...
Supporting Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi - The Jewish Federations of North America
2+ mon, 4+ hour ago (345+ words) Of course, the full the costs of rebuilding cannot be established at this time. We know the synagogue leadership will share with us these costs when they have them, and we will of course share them with all of you....
Jewish Federations Statement on Shooting Outside Latter-Day Saints Church - The Jewish Federations of North America
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (148+ words) Jewish Federations build and sustain flourishing Jewish communities across North America, in 70 countries around the world, and in Israel. We work to build: Basic Needs | Young Adult Mental Health | Senior Care | Capital Financing Solutions Community Safety & Security | Combating Antisemitism Holocaust…...
Federations Sends Comments on Day School Scholarship Bill to IRS, Treasury - The Jewish Federations of North America
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (403+ words) Jewish Federations of North America submitted written comments this week to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding implementation of the new federal tax credit for individual contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations. " Enacted through the One…...
Fingerhut to Israel's Channel 12: American Jewish Community is "Unsettled" - The Jewish Federations of North America
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (189+ words) Jewish Federations of North America President and CEO Eric D. Fingerhut sat down with Israel's Channel 12 to discuss the state of the American Jewish community in 2025 and what lies ahead in the new year. Watch the full conversation below. Jewish Federations…...