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There are a few days left to secure your spot at the 2025 #GeneralAssembly in Washington, D.C.! Join thousands of Jewish leaders from around the world for inspirational speakers and critical discussions about the future of Jewish life in Israel and around the world. Generalassembly.org
Rahm Emanuel and Scott Jennings take center stage at the 2025 #GeneralAssembly to confront hatred from both sides of the aisle. This is the conversation our moment demands: generalassembly.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Rahm Emanuel and Scott Jennings take center stage at the 2025 #GeneralAssembly to confront hatred from both sides of the aisle. This is the conversation our moment demands: generalassembly.org
Jewish Federations of North America are pleased to share that we have acquired One Mitzvah A Day, a grassroots platform that was developed to express gratitude to those who ally with the Jewish community: https://ow.ly/Q6WK50Xrjt0
JFNA acquires gratitude-focused One Mitzvah a Day initiative
A year ago on a visit to Washington, Iranian-American businesswoman, Mandana Dayani, met with a close friend who worked in Congress. Against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war, the topic of rising antisemitism came up, Dayani told eJewishPhilanthropy. Her friend felt it was important to be an ally of the Jewish community, but felt it... Read More
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November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Jewish Federations of North America are pleased to share that we have acquired One Mitzvah A Day, a grassroots platform that was developed to express gratitude to those who ally with the Jewish community: https://ow.ly/Q6WK50Xrjt0
“Threats to the Jewish community know no borders,” said JFEDLA President and CEO Rabbi Noah Farkas. “We are proud that JFEDLA’s Community Security Initiative is now collaborating with other Jewish communities in Southern California.” https://ow.ly/twKp50Xrjrc
Jewish Organization to Expand Security Initiatives - MyNewsLA.com
Four Southern California Jewish organizations announced Wednesday they are banding together to expand a Community Security Initiative to better protect Jewish facilities across the region. The Jewish Federations of Los Angeles, Greater Santa Barbara, Ventura County and the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys will all contribute funding for the effort, bolstered by financial support […]
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November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
“Threats to the Jewish community know no borders,” said JFEDLA President and CEO Rabbi Noah Farkas. “We are proud that JFEDLA’s Community Security Initiative is now collaborating with other Jewish communities in Southern California.” https://ow.ly/twKp50Xrjrc
“We were hearing from Federations and partners: ‘I took out more chairs after Oct. 7 for an event, and I haven’t put those chairs away.’” A year later they wanted to know if that was still taking place. It was," said Jewish Federations of North America's Mimi Kravetz. https://ow.ly/PrNg50XrjpH
Jews Are ‘Surging’ Post-Oct. 7, with Plurality Heading to Chabad. Why? - Jewish Federations of North America survey finds 44% choosing Chabad
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November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“We were hearing from Federations and partners: ‘I took out more chairs after Oct. 7 for an event, and I haven’t put those chairs away.’” A year later they wanted to know if that was still taking place. It was," said Jewish Federations of North America's Mimi Kravetz. https://ow.ly/PrNg50XrjpH
Through their support for Save Ukraine, the largest humanitarian organization dedicated to rescuing kidnapped Ukrainian children from Russia, Jewish Federations of North America have helped rescue 137 Ukrainian children: https://ow.ly/jBs350Xrjna
November 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Through their support for Save Ukraine, the largest humanitarian organization dedicated to rescuing kidnapped Ukrainian children from Russia, Jewish Federations of North America have helped rescue 137 Ukrainian children: https://ow.ly/jBs350Xrjna
Jewish Federations of North America are deeply relieved that the lapse in SNAP benefits is coming to an end and that Congress has funded the program for the full fiscal year, but our relief is tempered by the urgency of what comes next. Our full statement: https://ow.ly/t69550XqS7u
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Jewish Federations of North America are deeply relieved that the lapse in SNAP benefits is coming to an end and that Congress has funded the program for the full fiscal year, but our relief is tempered by the urgency of what comes next. Our full statement: https://ow.ly/t69550XqS7u
“This is a moment when having the opportunity to come together as a North American Jewish community, alongside our partners and stakeholders from Israel and beyond, is essential,” says Jewish Federations of North America's Shira Hutt of the #GeneralAssembly. www.jpost.com/diaspora/art...
A Defining Gathering for a Defining Moment | The Jerusalem Post
As Jewish leaders from across North America convene in Washington in November, the General Assembly confronts the challenges and responsibilities of the Jewish people in a time of global uncertainty
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November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
“This is a moment when having the opportunity to come together as a North American Jewish community, alongside our partners and stakeholders from Israel and beyond, is essential,” says Jewish Federations of North America's Shira Hutt of the #GeneralAssembly. www.jpost.com/diaspora/art...
“As Israel begins to turn the page and its needs transition from emergency to rebuilding, it is time for the 141 Federations in our system to prioritize and further our efforts to Rebuild Israel,” said @jfederations.bsky.social President and CEO Eric Fingerhut
US Jewish Federations pivot to Israeli resilience campaign | The Jerusalem Post
According to JFNA’s figures, the Israel Emergency Campaign raised $908 million and provided support through more than 4,200 grants to 877 NGO partners
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November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
“As Israel begins to turn the page and its needs transition from emergency to rebuilding, it is time for the 141 Federations in our system to prioritize and further our efforts to Rebuild Israel,” said @jfederations.bsky.social President and CEO Eric Fingerhut
“Our community's extraordinary willingness to show up and give in order to confront our greatest challenges is deeply inspiring and should give us all a sense of hope that the Jewish future is bright," said Jewish Federations of North America's David Heller. https://ow.ly/ehn850XqCyh
Amid War, Jewish Federation giving rose $1 Billion in 2024
| The Jewish Federations of North America
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November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“Our community's extraordinary willingness to show up and give in order to confront our greatest challenges is deeply inspiring and should give us all a sense of hope that the Jewish future is bright," said Jewish Federations of North America's David Heller. https://ow.ly/ehn850XqCyh
“I felt like people were attacking my family, my friends, and my community that had embraced me and wrapped their arms around me. I had this urge to get more involved,” said Kameron Norwood, a new member of the #JewishFederations National Young Leadership Cabinet https://ow.ly/LU9k50XqCv9
Oct. 7 Spurred Tucson Volunteer’s Urge to Support, Protect Jewish Community, AZ Jewish Post
Local Oct. 7 Spurred Tucson Volunteer’s Urge to Support, Protect Jewish Community Posted November 7, 2025 / Phyllis Braun, AJP Feature Writer Share via Twitter: Oct. 7 Spurred Tucson Volunteer’s Urge to Support, Protect Jewish Community Share via Facebook: Oct. 7 Spurred Tucson Volunteer’s Urge to S…
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November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
“I felt like people were attacking my family, my friends, and my community that had embraced me and wrapped their arms around me. I had this urge to get more involved,” said Kameron Norwood, a new member of the #JewishFederations National Young Leadership Cabinet https://ow.ly/LU9k50XqCv9
There are a few days left to secure your spot at the 2025 #GeneralAssembly in Washington, D.C.! Join thousands of Jewish leaders from around the world for inspirational speakers and critical discussions about the future of Jewish life in Israel and around the world. Generalassembly.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
There are a few days left to secure your spot at the 2025 #GeneralAssembly in Washington, D.C.! Join thousands of Jewish leaders from around the world for inspirational speakers and critical discussions about the future of Jewish life in Israel and around the world. Generalassembly.org
Lt. Hadar Goldin was killed in Gaza in 2014 and held by Hamas for over a decade. He was laid to rest earlier today in a ceremony attended by tens of thousands. May his memory be a blessing. https://ow.ly/Mzpo50Xq9jV
‘No one left behind’: After 11 years, Hadar Goldin laid to rest with words of love and reckoning
Tens of thousands attend funeral for officer killed in Gaza in 2014 war and held there until this week; father says Israel 'abandoned' his son, 'became addicted to money, honor, and power'
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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Lt. Hadar Goldin was killed in Gaza in 2014 and held by Hamas for over a decade. He was laid to rest earlier today in a ceremony attended by tens of thousands. May his memory be a blessing. https://ow.ly/Mzpo50Xq9jV
With the government shutdown, access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) remains uncertain. Take a moment to ask Congress to ensure that SNAP benefits continue without interruption: https://ow.ly/zsaI50Xqa4K
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
With the government shutdown, access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) remains uncertain. Take a moment to ask Congress to ensure that SNAP benefits continue without interruption: https://ow.ly/zsaI50Xqa4K
“One thing that Holocaust survivors have in common, they all have many different wartime experiences, but one thing they all had in common was lack of food. And here to be threatened again ... It’s incredibly distressing.” https://ow.ly/fGMs50Xq9j8
Prolonged shutdown ‘distresses’ food assistance recipients, strains nonprofits stepping in to help
After weeks of uncertainty about when, how much and if SNAP benefits would reach recipients, on Friday, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, a Democrat, announced a full return of SNAP benefits funded by the state. The next morning, people rushed to grocery stores after seeing their Electronic Balance Transfer card balances jump to pre-government shutdown levels,... Read More
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November 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“One thing that Holocaust survivors have in common, they all have many different wartime experiences, but one thing they all had in common was lack of food. And here to be threatened again ... It’s incredibly distressing.” https://ow.ly/fGMs50Xq9j8
As antisemitism escalates, Jewish students are under attack from K-12 classrooms to college campuses. Help develop solutions to protect them at the 2025 #GeneralAssembly. Registration closes soon: generalassembly.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
As antisemitism escalates, Jewish students are under attack from K-12 classrooms to college campuses. Help develop solutions to protect them at the 2025 #GeneralAssembly. Registration closes soon: generalassembly.org
On #VeteransDay, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication.
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On #VeteransDay, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication.
"What we have seen here today is a miracle...This community has turned out in droves and supplied, we think, about 200,000 pounds of food to be given out to SNAP households." - Rabbi Rob Lennick, Jewish Federation of Volusia & Flagler Counties https://ow.ly/Aa8g50XpyUH
Hundreds contribute for SNAP food drive at Daytona International Speedway
The food collected Saturday, Nov. 8, will be distributed at the Speedway to SNAP recipients on Sunday, Nov. 9.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
"What we have seen here today is a miracle...This community has turned out in droves and supplied, we think, about 200,000 pounds of food to be given out to SNAP households." - Rabbi Rob Lennick, Jewish Federation of Volusia & Flagler Counties https://ow.ly/Aa8g50XpyUH
Jewish Federations of North America are relieved that, after more than eleven long years in Gaza, the body of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin has finally been returned home to Israel.
Read our full statement: https://ow.ly/EjTx50XpHcH
Read our full statement: https://ow.ly/EjTx50XpHcH
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Jewish Federations of North America are relieved that, after more than eleven long years in Gaza, the body of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin has finally been returned home to Israel.
Read our full statement: https://ow.ly/EjTx50XpHcH
Read our full statement: https://ow.ly/EjTx50XpHcH
“As a community that regularly faces racism, we stand in solidarity with all marginalized groups,” read the statement from the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. “Hate directed at any group impacts us all.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Parents, advocacy groups appalled by 'hateful' graffiti found at Ottawa high school | CBC News
Parents and advocates are calling on the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board to address anti-Palestinian racism after hateful graffiti was found at Brookfield High School.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
“As a community that regularly faces racism, we stand in solidarity with all marginalized groups,” read the statement from the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. “Hate directed at any group impacts us all.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“The issues and the opportunities that we face as a Jewish community are many, and when we come together as one ... all working in a common purpose, you get to the finish line sooner.” - Jewish Federations of North America's Edward Finkel https://ow.ly/kWyZ50XpyKK
Maryland capital launches own Jewish federation, uniting a ‘splintered’ community
In early July, two anti-Israel groups in Maryland hosted a free screening of “The Encampments,” a movie glorifying the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement on campuses, at a public library in Annapolis, the state’s capital. Jews in the community were alarmed by the screening, which they felt portrayed a one-sided view of Israel’s war in... Read More
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November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“The issues and the opportunities that we face as a Jewish community are many, and when we come together as one ... all working in a common purpose, you get to the finish line sooner.” - Jewish Federations of North America's Edward Finkel https://ow.ly/kWyZ50XpyKK
“As Israel begins to turn the page and its needs transition from emergency to rebuilding, it’s time for the 141 Federations in our system to prioritize and further our efforts to Rebuild Israel,” said Eric D. Fingerhut. https://ow.ly/2u3T50XpyMy
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“As Israel begins to turn the page and its needs transition from emergency to rebuilding, it’s time for the 141 Federations in our system to prioritize and further our efforts to Rebuild Israel,” said Eric D. Fingerhut. https://ow.ly/2u3T50XpyMy
Mazel tov to Rabbi Angela Buchdahl! Her memoir, “Heart of a Stranger,” landed on the New York Times Bestseller list in its first week. You can hear from the Rabbi in person at the 2025 #GeneralAssembly; register at generalassembly.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Mazel tov to Rabbi Angela Buchdahl! Her memoir, “Heart of a Stranger,” landed on the New York Times Bestseller list in its first week. You can hear from the Rabbi in person at the 2025 #GeneralAssembly; register at generalassembly.org
CW: Sexual assault // Rom Braslavski is the first male hostage to publicly say he was sexually assaulted while held captive in Gaza. “The goal was to crush my dignity and that’s exactly what he did.” #UntilTheLastHostage https://ow.ly/JwUQ50XoBPv
Newly freed Israeli hostage says he was sexually assaulted in captivity | CNN
A recently freed Israeli hostage has alleged he was subjected to “horrific” and humiliating sexual assault while held captive in Gaza.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
CW: Sexual assault // Rom Braslavski is the first male hostage to publicly say he was sexually assaulted while held captive in Gaza. “The goal was to crush my dignity and that’s exactly what he did.” #UntilTheLastHostage https://ow.ly/JwUQ50XoBPv
Ohio Jewish Communities, the advocacy arm of the eight Jewish Federations in the state, is “grateful the vast majority of the Ohio House overwhelmingly rejected the politics of hate and the blatant antisemitism on display.” https://ow.ly/uVhe50XoBNz
Ohio state House passes bill to partner on trade, innovation with Israel
“A who’s who of Ohio business groups, economic development organizations and interfaith leaders” supported the bill, according to Ohio Jewish Communities.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ohio Jewish Communities, the advocacy arm of the eight Jewish Federations in the state, is “grateful the vast majority of the Ohio House overwhelmingly rejected the politics of hate and the blatant antisemitism on display.” https://ow.ly/uVhe50XoBNz
“We are using this unfortunate incident as a chance to share with ... lawmakers the need for funding to support the robust security infrastructure that in this case was vital to preventing a potential attack.” - Margaret Norman, Director, JCRC of Birmingham https://ow.ly/ylS350XoBrS
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“We are using this unfortunate incident as a chance to share with ... lawmakers the need for funding to support the robust security infrastructure that in this case was vital to preventing a potential attack.” - Margaret Norman, Director, JCRC of Birmingham https://ow.ly/ylS350XoBrS