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Hundreds Come Together for 14th Annual Jewish Disability Advocacy Day

Nearly 650 people attended Jewish Federations of North America’s annual Jewish Disability Advocacy Day earlier this week. 


The virtual event, co-led by the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism and the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies, featured updates about the Supplementa…

Two Years On: Jewish Federations' Continued Aid for Ukraine Crisis

As we approach the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Jewish Federations of North America reflect on the work of our system to ensure that Ukraine's most vulnerable Jews receive the help they need to survive.  
When Russia invaded on February 24, 2022, Jewish Federation…

17 Jewish Organizations Push for Passage of Antisemitism Awareness Act

Jewish Federations of North America on Wednesday led 16 top American Jewish organizations in a joint letter to members of the House of Representatives reaffirming their support for the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, an accepted and w…

American Society on Aging highlights Federations' trauma-informed approach

Jewish Federations of North America are proud that the American Society on Aging (ASA) has highlighted the importance of person-centered, trauma-informed (PCTI) care in its premier resource for thousands of professionals in the field of aging. 

 

In the four months since the terrorist at…

Jewish Federation Leaders Meet in D.C. to Advocate Against Sexual Violence

Jewish Federations National Women’s Philanthropy and National Young Leadership Cabinet leaders met on Capitol Hill this week for a special briefing, speaking out against gender-based violence by Hamas. This briefing was organized by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and included remark…