Leadership Briefing Archive
May 2013
May 3, 2013: Jewish Federations Mourn the Passing of Norma Sobel, z”l
May 3: 2013: Young Leaders Say "Hineini" on Largest NYL Cabinet Study Mission to Russia and Sweden
May 2, 2013: JFNA Names Former AIPAC Executive as New SVP of Marketing and Communications
May 1, 2013: May is Celebration of Jewish American Heritage
May 1, 2013: JFNA’s 2012 Annual Report is Now Online
April 2013
April 29, 2013: JFNA National Campaign Chair Joins Fight Against Human Trafficking
April 29, 2013: Register Now for the 2013 General Assembly in Israel
April 25, 2013: Jewish Security Summit Strategizes Communal Safety, Features U.S. Sec. Nepolitano
April 18, 2013: Boston Jewish Community Rallies After Marathon Attack
April 17, 2013: Marcovitch Joins Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo as CEO
April 16, 2013: JFNA Leadership Salutes Israel on 65th
April 16, 2013: JFNA Decries Heinous Attacks in Boston
April 11, 2013: Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando Appoints New Executive Director
April 10, 2013: Federations Bring Members of Knesset to the U.S.
March 22, 2013: The Jewish Federations of North America Hails Presidential Visit to Israel
March 21, 2013: Ann Pava to Chair National Women’s Philanthropy
March 21, 2013: Federations Applaud Congressional Support for Critical Nonprofit Security Funding
March 18, 2013: Negev Funding Coalition Appoints New Chair
March 15, 2013: Young Federation Leaders Act as Change Agents at LCD
March 8, 2013: Progressive Women Leaders Visit Israel, Grapple with Equality
March 8, 2013: Young Leadership Gathering in Dallas to Foster Community, Philanthropy
March 7, 2013: Jerry Silverman Meets With President Obama in Advance of Presidential Visit to Israel
March 7, 2013:Jim Joseph Foundation Awards $1M to Federations to Support Hurricane Sandy Victims
March 4, 2013: Federation Development Professionals Hone Skills in Changing Landscape
February 2013
February 27, 2013: James A. Cohen Joins Greater Stamford Federation as EVP and Executive Director
February 26, 2013: Global Competition for Innovation in Inclusion of People with Disabilities
February 25, 2013: National Young Leadership Names New Chairs Designate for 2013-2014
February 25, 2013: Jewish Federation of Ottawa Appoints New CEO
February 22, 2013: Investment Institute Looks at Big Economic Picture
February 22, 2013: Linda A. Hurwitz Nominated for National Campaign Chair
February 20, 2013: TribeFest Set for New Orleans in 2014
February 19, 2013: Rabbinic Cabinet Mission Visits Kiev and Israel to See Promise of Aliyah Fulfilled
February 14, 2013: JFNA Testifies at Congressional Hearing to Protect Charitable Tax Deduction
February 13, 2013: Jewish Leaders Advocate on Disability Issues on Capitol Hill
February 11, 2013: Jewish Federation of San Diego County Appoints New CEO
February 8, 2013: Federations Hold Joint Advocacy Mission in Washington with AJFCA
February 8, 2013: Prominent JFNA and Columbus Federation Leader Appointed to National Long-Term Care Commission
February 5, 2013: Federation Women Unite in Israel on Heart to Heart Mission
February 1, 2013: Jewish Federations Rally to Complete Ethiopian-Jewish Aliyah
January 2013
January 31, 2013: Federations Respond to Operation Pillar of Defense
January 28, 2013: JFNA Board Explores Initiatives to Strengthen Federations
January 24, 2013: Israel's Knesset Parties Engage in Exclusive Conversations with Jewish Federations
January 15, 2013: Israel Action Network Debuts New Website
January 9, 2013: Israeli Political Candidates Discuss Upcoming Elections with American Jewish Community
January 9, 2013: Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines Appoints New Executive Director
January 7, 2013: Jewish Federations to Boost Mission Participation in 2013
January 4, 2013: SCN Hosts National School Security Webinar for Hundreds of Jewish Schools
January 4, 2013: Israel Experience to Operate OTZMA Program
January 2, 2013: JFNA Will Work to Protect Most Vulnerable Amid Fiscal Cliff Compromise
December 2012
December 21, 2012: Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton Appoints New EVP
December 17, 2012: JFNA Statement in Solidarity with Newtown Connecticut
December 13, 2012: Federation Endowments Distribute more than $1.5 Billion to Charitable Causes
December 12, 2012: Jewish Community Launches Disability Inclusion Initiative
December 7, 2012: Richard Bernstein Steps into New Role as UIA Chair
December 6, 2012: Federation Leaders Witness Strength of Israelis in Aftermath of War
December 6, 2012: Federations Commemorate March on Washington with Freedom 25
December 3, 2012: Jewish Federations Recognize Young Leadership Award Winners
December 3, 2012: Operation Pillar of Defense, Turmoil in Egypt, and Palestinian Statehood Bid
November 2012
November 30, 2012: Jewish Federation Leaders Show Israel Solidarity with Post-War Mission
November 28, 2012: Jewish Federations Continue to Provide for Hurricane Sandy Victims
November 26, 2012: Palestinian Authority Seeks Non-Member Observer State Status from UN General Assembly
November 21, 2012: Israel Update – Cease-Fire Declared Between Israel and Hamas
November 21, 2012: Update on the Situation in Israel
November 20, 2012: Update on the Situation in Israel – Late Edition
November 20, 2012: Update: Situation in Israel
November 19, 2012: Update on the Situation in Israel – Late Edition
November 18, 2012: Update: Situation in Israel
November 16, 2012: Update on the Situation in Israel – Late Edition
November 15, 2012: Teleconference on the Escalating Situation in South Israel: Session Recording: Lt. Col. Avital Leibovich, head of the International Media & Communications Branch of the IDF Spokespersons Unit
November 15, 2012: Update on the Situation in Israel
November 15, 2012: Jewish Federations Commit Up to $5 Million for Israel Relief
November 15, 2012: Update on the Situation in Israel
November 14, 2012: JFNA Statements on the Ongoing Situation in Southern Israel
November 9, 2012: Thousands Gather for 2012 GA to Address Pressing Issues Facing the Jewish Community
November 8, 2012: Federations Mobilize to Care for Hurricane Victims
November 5, 2012: JFNA Disburses Emergency Relief to Victims of Hurricane Sandy
November 1, 2012: Jewish Community Rallies After Hurricane Sandy
October 2012
October 31, 2012: Hurricane Sandy Update
October 30, 2012: JFNA Responds to Hurricane Sandy
October 26, 2012: UJA Federation of Hamilton Appoints New Chief Executive
October 25, 2012: Global Planning Table Sees Significant Progress
October 23, 2012: Jewish Federations Call for Fair Solution to Situation at Kotel
October 23, 2012: Elie Wiesel to Speak at 2012 GA
October 23, 2012: JFNA Participates in Israel Government National Emergency Simulation Drill
October 18, 2012: Jewish Federation of Southern N.J. Names New CEO
October 11, 2012: General Assembly Program News
September 2012
September 28, 2012: Iran and Other Middle East Challenges Facing Israel and the United States
September 14, 2012: Embracing Change: A Rosh Hashanah Message from Jerry Silverman
September 14, 2012: Federation Women Raise $27 Million at Lion Conference
September 11, 2012: Rabbi Rick Jacobs Named as 2012 GA Scholar-in-Residence
September 10, 2012: Record-Setting Attendance for International Lion of Judah Conference in New York City
September 7, 2012: Jewish Federations Focus on Professional Development
September 5, 2012: Jewish Leaders Participate in Unprecedented Security Exercise with U.S. Law Enforcement
September 5, 2012: Susan K. Stern, National Campaign Chair of JFNA, to Receive 2012 Women to Watch Award
September 4, 2012: David Gergen to Speak at 2012 GA
August 2012
August 31, 2012: Jewish Federations Respond to Hurricane Isaac
August 30, 2012: SCN Supports U.S. Law Enforcement with Jewish Community Security Briefing
August 22, 2012: Hecker Named President and CEO of Columbus Jewish Federation
August 21, 2012: JFNA Names Rabbi Daniel R. Allen to Lead United Israel Appeal
August 21, 2012: Jewish Federations Condemn Recent Attacks on Arabs in Israel
August 17, 2012: Inspired Philanthropy Connects Jewish Leaders at JLF
August 16, 2012: Resolution Extends the JFNA/Federation Allocation Agreement with Historic Partners
August 10, 2012: Registration Opens for the 2012 General Assembly
August 10, 2012: JCC Maccabi Games to Honor Munich 11 During Opening Ceremony
August 7, 2012: NYL Cabinet Retreat Inspires, Raises $1.7 Million
July 2012
July 31, 2012: Jewish Federations Rebuke IOC for Omission of Munich 11 Honor
July 30, 2012: JFNA Statement Concerning the Misleading Jewish Press Article
July 27, 2012: ZBT Awards JFNA with Historic Richard J.H. Gottheil Award
July 25, 2012: Global Community Continues to Push for Olympic Minute of Silence for Munich 11
July 25, 2012: Birthright Israel Foundation Names New President
July 24, 2012: Colorado Federation Opens Jewish Response Fund For Movie Theater Shooting Victims
July 20, 2012: Homeland Security Officials Brief Jewish Community on Bulgaria Terrorist Attack
July 20, 2012: Milwaukee Jewish Federation Names Hannah Rosenthal as CEO/President
July 19, 2012: Federations and Jewish Agency to Provide Financial Assistance to Bulgaria Terror Victims
July 18, 2012: Jewish Federations Condemn Terror Attack in Bulgaria
Juy 16, 2012: Jewish Federations Mourn the Passing of Joseph Smukler, z'l
July 10, 2012: Federations Endorse Legislation to Support Aging Holocaust Survivors
July 9, 2012: Jewish Federations Launch Annual Campaign with Mission to Odessa and Israel
July 6, 2012: NYL Ushers in New Leaders for NYL Cabinet's 50th Anniversary Year
July 5, 2012: Young Leaders Experience Israel through Jewish Federations Perspective
July 3, 2012: Jewish Institutions Awarded $9.7 Million in Vital Nonprofit Security Grants
July 2, 2012: Jewish Federations Unveil New Tagline
July 1, 2012: JFNA Mourns Yitzhak Shamir, z'l
June 2012
June 29, 2012: Negev School Dedicated in Memory of JFNA's Yitzchak Shavit, z'l
June 28, 2012: Jewish Federations Aid Victims of Colorado Fires
June 28, 2012: The Jewish Federation of St. Louis Appoints New CEO
June 27, 2012: Negev Funding Coalition Witnesses Impact of Regional Programs
June 26, 2012: Jewish Federations Mourn the Passing of Wendy Block, z'l
June 22, 2012: Federation Leaders Engage Key Washington Officials on Health and Long-Term Care
June 21, 2012: Rabbis Advocate for Israel and Address Today's Jewish Community
June 20, 2012: Jewish Federations Condemn Reported Statement from Rabbi Shlomo Amar
June 19, 2012: NYL Cabinet Alumni Mission Connects to Poland's Reemerging Jewish Community
June 15, 2012: Pittsburgh Federation to Bring Mega Mission to Israel
June 13, 2012: Federation Leaders Promote Jewish Causes in Washington
June 12, 2012: JFNA Helps Uncover Israel Donors Eligible for Dividends from the 1960s
June 11, 2012: Federation Conference Empowers Women Leaders
June 8, 2012: JFNA Board Engages Domestic, Israel Challenges
June 6, 2012: UJC MetroWest and Jewish Federation of Central NJ Merge
June 4, 2012: Can High-Level Negotiations in Baghdad Prevent a Nuclear-Armed Iran?
June 3, 2012: Hillel Honors Kathy Manning and Randall Kaplan with Renaissance Award
June 1, 2012: Jewish Federation Leaders Attend Presidential Reception at White House
June 1, 2012: Preparations Begin for Hurricane Season
May 2012
May 31, 2012: Integrated Community Campaign to Grow Federations' Donor Bases
May 31, 2012: Jewish Community to Engage at JFNA's 2012 General Assembly in Baltimore
May 29, 2012: Jewish Federations Mourn the Passing of Eliezer Ayalon, z'l
May 24, 2012: Jewish Federations Welcome PM's Call to Solve African Migrant Challenges
May 23, 2012: Jewish Federations Mourn the Passing of Richard Tapper, z'l
May 18, 2012: South Palm Beach County Federation Appoints New CEO
May 17, 2012: Israel's Ultra-Orthodox May Be Army-Bound
May 16, 2012: Jewish Women Leaders Advocate in Washington
May 10, 2012: NYL Cabinet Discovers Jewish Roots in Greece
May 7, 2012: Weinberg Foundation Expands Amigour's Housing for the Elderly through IEF Grant
May 4, 2012: SCN Joins French Jewish Leaders in Security Briefings
April 2012
April 27, 2011: SCN Director Appointed Vice Chair of DHS Faith-Based Homeland Security Committee
April 23, 2012: Jewish Federations Petition IOC to Honor Munich 11
April 20, 2012: Fisher FLIGHT Convenes Emerging Philanthropists in Las Vegas
April 19, 2012: Jewish Federations Aid Victims of Kansas Tornadoes
April 19, 2012: Major Gifts Enhance Federations' Planned Giving Efforts
April 18, 2012: International Lion of Judah Conference Website Launches
April 16, 2012: Greater Miami Jewish Federation to Lead 'Mega Mission' to Israel
April 10, 2012: Jewish Federations Mourn the Passing of Bernard Rapoport, z'l
April 10, 2012: President Clinton Addresses Jewish Federation Donors
March 2012
March 30, 2012: JFNA's 2011 Annual Report is Now Online
March 29, 2012: Jewish Federations Mourn the Passing of Annette Dobbs, z'l
March 28, 2012: Federations Congratulate New Kadima Party Chair, Shaul Mofaz
March 27, 2012: TribeFest Inspires More Than 1,500 Young Jews
March 23, 2012: More than 1,400 Young Jews Head to Las Vegas for TribeFest 2012
March 23, 2012: Jewish Federations Mourn the Passing of Murray Lender, z'l
March 20, 2012: Three Jewish Federations Create Regional Alliance in Florida
March 13, 2012: Rocket Barrage Eases in Southern Israel
March 13, 2012: Southern Israel Update and Teleconference
March 11, 2012: Israel's South Under Fire
March 6, 2012: Jewish Federations Support Victims of Recent Tornadoes
March 2, 2012: UIA Federations Canada Rebrands as Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA
February 2012
February 29, 2012: Letter from Jerusalem: Israel's Supreme Court Decision Prompts New Haredi Discussion
Fenruary 28, 2012: Jewish Federations Petition Pope to Help Free Alan Gross
February 27, 2012: Senior Federation Leadership Meets with PM Netanyahu in Jerusalem
February 23, 2012: Rabbinic Cabinet Mission Witnesses Federation Efforts in Hungary and Israel
February 22, 2012: Jewish Federations Grateful for $10 Million Investment in Nonprofit Security
February 16, 2012: Jewish Federations Advocate for Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families
February 15, 2012:JFNA/JCPA/IAN Teleconference: Former Israel Defense Minister Moshe Arens Examines Iran Developments
February 13, 2012: Federation Mission Witnesses Ethiopian Jews Completing the Journey
February 9, 2012: Federation Planners Examine Pressing Issues in Jewish Communities
February 7, 2012: OTZMA Introduces New Program for Upcoming Year
February 6, 2012: Jewish Federations Support Protection of Charitable Giving Incentives
February 2, 2012: Board of Trustees Examines Critical Issues at Winter Meeting
February 2, 2012: Jewish Federations Condemn Acts of Extremism in Israel
February 1, 2012: Federations Implement Security Awareness Campaign
January 2012
January 31, 2012: Heart to Heart Mission Inspires Women Philanthropists
January 23, 2012: Durham-Chapel Hill Federation Names New Executive Director
January 20, 2012: Jewish Federations Mourn the Loss of Albert Adelman, z'l
January 19, 2012: Proposals Sought for 2012 ILOJC
January 17, 2012: Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix Names New President and CEO
January 13, 2012: Paul Berger Honored in Israel
January 12, 2012: Low-Dollar Donor Pilot Increases Federations' Marketing Reach
January 11. 2012: Jewish Federations Mourn the Loss of Bernice Waldman, z'l
January 9, 2012: Leadership Development Institute to Complement TribeFest
January 6, 2012: President Clinton at National KDS Event March 26
January 6, 2012: Letter From Jerusalem
January 4, 2012: American Academy of Arts and Sciences Honors Morton Mandel January 3, 2012: Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Appoints David Phillips as New CEO
December 2011
December 30, 2011: ADVANCE Conference Addresses Needs of People with Disabilities
December 28, 2011: Jewish Federations Mourn the Passing of Warren Hellman, z"l
December 27, 2011: Jewish Federations Condemn Wave of Religious Extremism and Violence in Israel
December 23, 2011: Network Names Steven Scheck as New Chair
December 19, 2011: Jewish Federations Mourn the Passing of Maynard I. Wishner, z'l
December 13, 2011: JFNA and Israeli Government Host Knesset Mission to U.S.
December 9, 2011: David Butler to Chair Global Planning Table
December 9, 2011: Jewish Federations Support Disaster Relief Around the World
December 7, 2011: Randy Gold Named North America's 2011 Jewish Community Hero
November 2011
November 22, 2011: Jewish Federation Honors Steve Selig for Lifetime of Achievement
November 21, 2011: NWP Mission Inspires Chilean Jewish Community
November 17, 2011: TribeFest 2012 Registration is Open
November 16, 2011: Kathy Manning to Receive 2011 Women to Watch Award
November 11, 2011: Michael Eisenstadt Offers Insight on IAEA Report
November 10, 2011: Jewish Federations Approve Initiative to Strengthen Global Giving November 7, 2011: GA Daily
November 6, 2011: GA Daily
November 3, 2011: The Jewish World Convenes in Denver for JFNA's 2011 General Assembly
October 2011
October 28, 2011:Global Planning Table Recommended to JFNA's Board
October 26, 2011: Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut Names New Executive October 25, 2011: Roll Up Your Sleeves at the GA
October 24, 2011: Jewish and Military Groups Commemorate Jewish Chaplains Memorial
October 24, 2011: 2011 GA Program News
October 18, 2011: Jewish Federations Mourn the Loss of Morton E. Ruderman, z'l October 18, 2011: A Personal View from Jerusalem
October 12, 2011: JFNA Endowment Fund 2011 Grant Distributions
October 11, 2011: Jewish Federations Voice Cautious Joy at Potential Shalit Release
October 5, 2011: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Speak at JFNA 2011 General Assembly
September 2011
September 21, 2011: JFNA Co-sponsors Vigil for Alan Gross
September 20, 2011: JFNA Responds to UN Bid for Unilateral Palestinian Statehood
September 20, 2011: JFNA Government Affairs Institute Holds Joint Mission with AJFCA
September 15, 2011: 2012 International Lion of Judah Conference to be in New York
September 13, 2011: Social Justice Protests in Israel Make their Political Mark
September 7, 2011: Young Leadership Produces a Ripple Effect
September 6, 2011: Name Your Jewish Heroes
August 2011
August 30, 2011: 2011 Global Day of Jewish Learning
August 29, 2011: Jewish Groups Awarded Nonprofit Security Grants
August 21, 2011: Israel Situation Escalates
August 19, 2011: Federation CJA Appoints Deborah Corber New CEO
August 18, 2011: Today's Terror Attacks in Israel
August 18, 2011: Terror Attack in Eilat
August 11, 2011: New Executive Joins Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee
August 2, 2011: Jewish Federations Applauds Congressional Bill to Support Holocaust Survivors Aging in Place
August 1, 2011: Registration is Open for the 2011 GA in Colorado
August 1, 2011: On Israel's Mind - Summer 2011
July 2011
July 21, 2011: New Executive Director Joins Monmouth County Federation
July 19, 2011: Emergency Committee Allocates Funds for Disaster Relief
July 18, 2011: Emerging Jewish Philanthropists to Exchange Ideas at Upcoming Retreat
July 15, 2011: NYL Summer Trip Creates Israel Connection
July 13, 2011: JFNA Board Chair Kathy Manning Addresses Senate Democratic Steering Committee
July 12, 2011: Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island Names CEO and President
July 8, 2011: Campaign Chairs and Directors Kick Off Annual Campaign with International Mission
July 6, 2011: Federations Reconnect with Donors Through JFNA's New Move Program
June 2011
June 29, 2011: Calgary Jewish Federation Appoints New Executive Director
June 28, 2011: NWP Pitches In for Birmingham's Tornado Recovery
June 27, 2011: Rabbinic Cabinet Names Weinblatt as Chair at Annual Meeting
June 24, 2011: Young Jewish Leaders Head to Israel for NYL Summer Trip
June 23, 2011: Senior Professional Women Inspired at First Federation Conference
June 22, 2011: Israel Amb. Oren Offers Insight on Flotilla, Mideast Developments
June 21, 2011: NYL Cabinet Study Mission Explores Jewish Communities in Chile and Argentina
June 20, 2011: JFNA Participates in Israeli Emergency Simulation Drill
June 16, 2011: JFNA Leadership Roundtable Convenes Major Donors
June 15, 2011: Jewish Federations Support Tornado Recovery in Western Massachusetts
June 13, 2011: Jewish Federations Mourn the Loss of William Lowenberg, z"l
June 10, 2011: Federations Partner with DHS to Launch Safety Campaign
June 7, 2011: Joanne Moore to Head Global Planning at JFNA
June 6, 2011: SCN Launches Online Training Center for Homeland Security & Preparedness
June 2, 2011: Preparations Begin for Hurricane Season as Disaster Relief Continues
May 2011
May 31, 2011: Chapman Joins Jewish Sacramento Federation as Executive Director
May 27, 2011: Senate OKS Jewish Chaplain Memorial, Making Monument Likely by Fall
May 26, 2011: Twentieth Anniversary of Operation Solomon
May 25, 2011: Federations Focus on Jewish Legacy Programs
May 24, 2011: Federations Offer Support for Tornado Victims in Midwest
May 23, 2011: Board Addresses Global Responsibility, Planning for the Future
May 18, 2011: JFNA Joins Jewish Leaders at White House for Presidential Reception
May 13, 2011: The Passing of Jack Mandel, z"l
May 12, 2011: King David Society Kicks Off in Philadelphia
May 9, 2011: New CEO Joins Jewish Federation of Edmonton
May 6, 2011: Israel Amb. Oren Examines Mideast Developments
May 5, 2011: Update on Southern Storm Support
May 4, 2011: Jewish Federation of Omaha Names Michael Silverman as CEO
May 2, 2011: JFNA Seeks Proposals for 2011 GA Program
April 2011
April 29, 2011: Federations Address Tornado Aftermath in Southern Communities
April 22, 2011: Jewish Philanthropists Experience Washington, D.C. from an Insider's Perspective
April 21, 2011: JFNA Hails Continued & Critical Support in Congress for Nonprofit Security
April 18, 2011: Completing the Journey Mission Witnesses Historic Immigration of Ethiopians
April 14, 2011: Jewish Federations Mourn the Loss of Daniel Lyons, z"l
April 7, 2011: Missile Strike Near School With JFNA Ties
April 6, 2011: Preserving a Legacy with Jewish Community Living Wills
April 4, 2011: Evolving Strategies at JFNA
April 1, 2011: The Passing of Henry Taub, z"l
March 2011
March 29, 2011: Federation Evolution Top Priority at Institute
March 28, 2011: Federation Aid for Japan Nears $1 Million
March 25, 2011: Funds Allocated to Aid Victims of Carmel Wildfire
March 24, 2011: Day after bombing: Jerusalem calm; Southern Israel remains tense
March 23, 2011: Major Bus Bombing in Jerusalem: Significant Security Situation in Israel
March 18, 2011: Update on Japan, Pacific Relief
March 17, 2011: Report on Immigrant Services Programs
March 16, 2011: Aid for the Fogel Family in Israel
March 11, 2011: Federations Mount Relief Effort
March 7, 2011: TribeFest Debuts to Rave Reviews
March 2, 2011: Federation Planners Examine Community Issues
March 1, 2011: Jewish Federations Applaud Oscar-Winning Documentary
February 2011
Feb. 28, 2011: TribeFest Brings Next Jewish Generation Together
Feb. 25, 2011: Investment Institute Focuses on Endowment Development
Feb. 24, 2011: Conversion Debate Update
Feb. 23, 2011: South Palm Beach County Federation Names CEO
Feb. 22, 2011: New Move Program Enhances Donor Data
Feb. 20, 2011: The Passing of Yitzchak Shavit, z"l
Feb. 9, 2011: Board of Trustees Considers Major 2011 Priorities
Feb. 1, 2011: Amb. Kurtzer Looks At Egypt Transition
January 2011
Jan. 30, 2011: Egypt Unrest Update
Jan. 27, 2011: Israel Action Network Confronting Anti-Israel Efforts
Jan. 25, 2011: Knesset Mission to the USA
Jan. 20, 2011: Completing the Journey
Jan. 12, 2011: New Overseas Allocations Model
Jan. 10, 2011: New Agreement on Conversion in Israel Reached
Jan. 8, 2011: Statement on Arizona Shooting
Jan. 5, 2011: Rakitt Named as DC Federation Executive
Jan. 4, 2011: Dallas Federation Names Kramer as CEO
December 2010
Dec. 27, 2010: Seattle Federation Helps Stop Anti-Israeli Effort
Dec. 23, 2010: Seattle Counters Anti-Israel Ads
Dec. 16, 2010: Jewish Federations Reaffirm Historic Bond With Global Partners
Dec. 15, 2010: The Conversion Debate: An Update
Dec. 9, 2010: Israel Fire Response Update
Dec. 8, 2010: JFNA Mourns the Passing of Bernie Olshansky z"l
Dec. 7, 2010: Israel Forest Fire Response Update
Dec. 6, 2010: Jewish Federations Continue Responding to Israel Fires
Dec. 5, 2010: Update on Israel Fires
Dec. 3, 2010: Jewish Federations, Overseas Partners Mobilize to Fight Unprecedented Israel Fire
Dec. 2, 2010: Jewish Federations, Overseas Partners Respond to Israeli Forest Fire
Dec. 1, 2010: Jewish Federations Laud Congressional Support for Holocaust Survivors
November 2010
November 23, 2010: Jewish Federations Mourn The Loss of Melvyn Fisher, z"l
November 19, 2010: New Jewish Population Reports at Federation-Supported Data Bank
November 15, 2010: ILOJC Briefing 2010
November 9, 2010: GA Daily
November 8, 2010: GA Daily
November 7, 2010: GA Daily
November 4, 2010: More than 4,100 to Gather for 2010 GA and ILOJC
November 2, 2010: JFNA Mourns the Passing of Marty Kraar z"l
October 2010
October 31, 2010: Netanyahu To Attend 2010 GA
October 26, 2010: Ehud Barak, Avital Sharansky to Headline GA Event
October 25, 2010: Livni, Other VIPs at 2010 Lion of Judah Conference
October 20, 2010: Historic Service Days at GA and ILOJC
October 15, 2010: United Jewish Council of Toledo Names Wisemayer as CEO
October 5, 2010: Vice President Biden to Address 2010 GA
October 5, 2010: JFNA Mourns Passing of Irving Kessler, z"l
October 4, 2010: Legislation Introduced to Raise Awareness Holocaust Survivors Needing In-Home Care
October 4, 2010: JFNA Mourns the Passing of Lester Rosenberg, z"l
September 2010
September 29, 2010: Israeli Surveyed in Wake of Conversion Debate
September 21, 2010: Agreement Reached on Overseas Funding
September 20, 2010: Update on Flotilla Fallout
September 1, 2010: OTZMA Embarks on 25th Year
August 2010
August 31, 2010: Minneapolis Jewish Federation Appoints New CEO
August 30, 2010: Campaign Kick-Offs Help Federations Gear Up for 2011 Fundraising
August 24, 2010: Columbia Jewish Federation Announces New Executive Director
August 23, 2010: Jewish Federation of Madison Appoints New Executive Director
August 19, 2010: JFNA Launches Second Annual Jewish Community Heroes Event
August 18, 2010: JFNA Releases First Post-Recession Federation Benchmarking Project Results
August 12, 2010: JFNA's Young Leadership Cabinet Eyes Future, Supports 2011 Annual Campaign
August 5, 2010: Oren Sees 'Classic Middle East Moment'
August 3, 2010: Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Announces New Executive
August 2, 2010: United Jewish Federation of Utah Appoints New Executive Director
July 2010
July 27, 2010: Jewish Federations Engaged in Increased Negev Activity
July 26, 2010: JFNA Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ADA
July 22, 2010: Breaking News Alert: JFNA Welcomes Six-Month Delay on Conversion Bill
July 19, 2010: Emerging Jewish Leaders to Draw Inspiration at Exclusive Retreat
July 20, 2010: Jewish Federation of Delaware Appoints New CEO
July 19, 2010: JFNA & JAFI Applaud Netanyahu's Stance Against Conversion Bill
July 16, 2010: Jewish Groups to Receive Nonprofit Security Grants
July 15, 2010: JFNA Mission Sees Needs, Pledges $2.5M
July 14, 2010: JFNA Urges Netanyahu to Prevent Controversial Conversion Bill
July 13, 2010: Peres Tells JFNA Leaders He Opposes Conversion Bill
July 12, 2010: Mission Experiences Jewish Federation Impact
July 7, 2010: Jewish Federations Send Fact-Finding Mission to Haiti
July 6, 2010: JFNA Campaign Chairs & Directors Mission Departs for Budapest & Israel
July 1, 2010: JFNA Leaders Join Obama to Sign Iran Sanctions into Law
June 2010
June 30, 2010: Foxes Leave Legacy to Nurture Jewish Federation Professionals
June 28, 2010: Jewish Federations Celebrate 20 Years Since Operation Exodus
June 25, 2010: JFNA's National Young Leadership Embark on Summer Mission to Israel
June 24, 2010: Rabbinic Cabinet Discusses Major Issues Confronting North American Jewry
June 23, 2010: JFNA Leaders Press Congress on Health Care Issues
June 22, 2010: Springfield Jewish Federation Announces New Executive Director
June 21, 2010: JFNA Helps Communities Prepare for Hurricane Season
June 18, 2010: Mideast Experts Brief Jewish Leaders on Fallout from Gaza Flotilla Incident
June 18, 2010: Federation Partners Care for Kyrgyzstan Jews as Crisis Escalates
June 15, 2010: Register Now for 2010 GA and ILOJC
June 11, 2010: Jewish Federation of Louisville Announces New Chief Executive
June 10, 2010: GA Initiatives Make Lasting Impact
June 10, 2010: JFNA Welcomes New Chairs for National Young Leadership
June 9, 2010: Conservative and Reform Leaders Meet with Sharansky and Silverman
June 9, 2010: Israel's Opposition Leader Tzipi Livni Briefs Jewish Leaders on Gaza Flotilla Incident
June 7, 2010: Hearst Newspapers Should Suspend Columnist for Anti-Semitic Comments
June 2, 2010: The Jewish Federations Mourn the Passing of Melvin S. Zaret, z"l
June 1, 2010: Israel's Deputy FM Ayalon Briefs Jewish Leaders on Gaza Flotilla Incident
May 2010
May 28, 2010: Board Dialogue Focuses on Global Responsibility, Defending Israel
May 28, 2010: U.S. Leaders Meet With Federations on U.S.-Israel Relationship
May 26, 2010: Paul Kane to Serve as Senior Advisor to CEO
May 26, 2010: Jewish Federations to Convene with Administration, Congressional Leaders on Israel, Iran
May 24, 2010: The Jewish Federations Mourn the Passing of Herb Rose, z"l
May 18, 2010: The Jewish Federations Mourn the Passing of Gary Alter, z"l
May 17, 2010: Gorovitz to Lead SF Federation: First Woman CEO of Large City Federations May 17, 2010: JFNA, JDC, JAFI Agree to Pursue Overseas Funding Framework
May 12, 2010: Jewish Federations Help Nashville Recover from Flood
May 6, 2010: The Jewish Federations of North America Launches "What's Your #ish?"
May 6, 2010: Israeli MK Ayalon Addresses JFNA Exec Comm on Conversion Issue
May 5, 2010: Cabinet Alum Connect While Helping Cuban Jewish Community
May 4, 2010: Nashville Federation Takes Key Role in Flood Relief Effort
April 2010
April 23, 2010: National Young Leadership Cabinet Study Mission Heads to Morocco
April 16, 2010: Federation Leadership to Meet with Top U.S. Officials on U.S.-Israel Relations
April 13, 2010: The Jewish Federations Mourn the Passing of Eugene Ribakoff, z"l
April 9, 2010: Federations Remain Focused on Earthquake Relief
April 8, 2010: Toronto Philanthropist Donates $2 Million for Educational Excellence in Israel
March 2010
March 23, 2010: Leaders Convene in Boston, Shape Vision
March 17, 2010: Jewish Community Federation of Richmond Announces New CEO
March 17, 2010: Emerging Philanthropists Accompany 126 Ethiopian Olim to Israel
March 16, 2010: The Jewish Federations of North America to Sponsor PBS' Diary of Anne Frank
March 15, 2010: Federation Leaders in Knesset for Talks on New Conversion Law
March 12, 2010: More Than 220 Young Leaders Tackle Federation Challenges
March 11, 2010: Federations Continue to Support Relief Efforts in Haiti and Chile
March 10, 2010: Jewish Federations Urge Law of Return Dialogue
March 4, 2010: The Jewish Federations of North America Helps Federations Grow Family Philanthropy
March 1, 2010: Jewish Federations Encourages Contributions to JDC to Aid Victims of Chile Earthquake
February 2010
February 25, 2010: Birthright Israel Offers Matching Grants to Meet Surge in Demand
February 18, 2010: Cross-Border Philanthropy Circle Announces First Project; Seeks New Members
February 17, 2010: The Jewish Federations of North America to Make Organizational Changes
February 12, 2010: Federation Aid for Haiti Tops $4.8 Million; Canada Matches Local Portion
February 10, 2010: Marc Fisher to Chair Consulting Committee
February 5, 2010: Federations Raise $3.6 Million for Haiti Relief, Jewish Teens Join Effort
February 3, 2010: Orlando Federation Appoints New CEO
February 2, 2010: Presidential Budget Embraces Jewish Fed Priorities, Undermines Charitable Deductions
January 2010
January 29, 2010: Jewish Federation Haiti Aid Tops $3 million; More Aid Reaching Victims
January 28, 2010: The Jewish Federations' Response to the State of the Union Address
January 25, 2010: The Jewish Federations of North America Board Looks Toward the Future
January 24, 2010: New Orleans to Host GA and ILOJC
January 24, 2010: NWP Heart to Heart Mission Begins Today
January 21, 2010: JDC, JAFI and Jewish Federations Convene to Address Global Funding Crisis
January 19, 2010: Federations Raise More Than $2 Million for Haiti Relief
January 19, 2010: Jewish Federations Welcomes Seattle Sentencing
January 13, 2010: Jewish Federations Support JDC's Fund to Help Victims of Haiti Earthquake
January 12, 2010: Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area Announces New CEO
January 11, 2010: Los Angeles Federation Appoints New Executive