Initiative Launched to Study Why Some Programs Work

Susan Crown launches an initiative to support and study eight after-school learning programs to determine why some philanthropic organizations succeed and why others fail.

Register Now for FedWeb Town Hall Feb. 11

Share your thoughts on FedWeb during a town hall call on Thursday, February 11 at 2 PM ET. The lead FedWeb team will cover new and forthcoming tools to make content management even easier for the 90 Federations using the system. RSVP here.

Latin American Aliyah Up 29% in 2015

Nearly 1,400 Jews from Latin America made aliyah in 2015, according to Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, representing a 29% increase from 2014.

Mayors of Denver and Charlotte Participate in Service Bowl IV

Mayors of Denver and Charlotte agree that the winning mayor of Super Bowl 50 will arrange for the opposing mayor to participate in a day of volunteering with AmeriCorps to highlight the power of national service.

Ukranian Humanitarian Crisis Likely to Remain Dire in 2016

Humanitarian crisis in Ukraine “likely to remain dire” in 2016, says 2016 forecast from Federation partner NCSEJ. Federations’ Ukraine Assistance Fund continues to be a lifeline for thousands of displaced and impoverished Jews affected by ongoing conflict.