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The latest in Jewish education at the 2015 GA

GA15 Breakouts: Latest trends in Jewish education are among the nearly 30 sessions featuring expert speakers. From Jewish Montessori schools to Hebrew charter options and more, hear 4 TED-style talks on how new and creative programs are engaging the youngest Jews. See the full program and re…

Federations and Philanthropy News Update, October 14, 2015

JFNA 2015 GA speaker and Stanford University student Molly Horwitz stands by her stance on Israel despite recent media fervor.  A recent gift of $3 million to American Friends of Tel Aviv University will fund scholarships to minority students.


JFNA Statement on Recent Violence in Israel

As violence continues to escalate in Israel, The Jewish Federations of North America remain deeply dismayed. We pray that calm will be restored as quickly as possible. 


“We are stunned and deeply troubled by the recent terrorist attacks in Israel which have continued to escalate since an…

Netanyahu and Herzog Headline at 2015 GA

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Opposition Leader Isaac Herzog will be plenary speakers at the 2015 GA. Hear the latest on Israel from the country’s top leaders, direct from the conference main stage. See the full program and register now.

 

Federations and Philanthropy News Update, October 12, 2015

As Federations’ Israel Religious Expression Platform (iREP) committee met in New York last week to develop a road map for action, a group of Orthodox rabbis in Israel is challenging state control on determining who is Jewish. Studies find that acts of philanthropy make people happier and h…