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.

Federations Highlight Need to Include People with Disabilities

During Jewish disability awareness and inclusion month, Federations in Miami, Washington, MetroWest NJ, St. Louis and New York are hosting events to highlight the need to create more inclusive communities. Share your community's plan, and register now for Federations’ joint Jewish Disab…

Rockland County Federation Leads Following Controversial Classroom Video

Rockland County Federation leads effort to pull controversial video from local classroom.