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Federations applaud Israeli government’s investment in Jewish education

Jewish Federations of North America applaud the Israeli Cabinet’s approval of a landmark decision investing NIS 100 million in Jewish day school education across the United States and Canada, an unprecedented partnership between the Government of Israel and North American Jewish communities …

2,500 leaders convene at General Assembly to strengthen communal engagement

On November 8-10, 2,500 Jewish leaders came together in Washington, D.C. at Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly, the premier gathering of the most influential voices in Jewish leadership, philanthropy, and policy, with a focus on securing our communities, rebuilding Israel…

At General Assembly, Grinspoon Foundation announces Amber Awards winners

Across North America, nonprofit professionals are reshaping Jewish life with creativity and heart. They are the educators, youth workers, artists, ritual facilitators, leaders, and relationship-builders whose dedication and far-reaching impact set them apart. Today, five of them will be than…

Federations raise and invest $283 million to Rebuild Israel

Three years after the October 7 attacks, and a year after closing the $908 million Israel Emergency Fund, Jewish Federations have raised and invested $283 million through our Rebuild Israel framework to support Israel’s long-term recovery, help rebuild communities, strengthen small businesse…

Secs. Pompeo, Blinken discuss future of Middle East at General Assembly

In their first joint public appearance since leaving office, former Secretaries of State Mike Pompeo and Antony J. Blinken held an in-depth discussion on the future of the Middle East, touching on aid to Israel, the war with Iran, the future of the Abraham Accords, and the rise in antisemiti…