From Our Leadership

Julie Platt is the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and immediate past Chair of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and serves as Chair of the Foundation for Jewish Camp.

Update on Majdal Shams Attack

In a horrific terror attack yesterday evening, a rocket fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon landed on a soccer field next to a playground in the town of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights killing 12 Druze children and youth and injuring dozens more, several seriously. An 11-year-old boy remains m…

Still Fighting for Our Freedom

After this very consequential week, we wanted to drop you a brief note to make sure you saw the statement [https://www.jewishfederations.org/fedworld/jewish-federations-anti-israel-protests-violation-of-civil-rights-465062] that the Jewish Federations of North America released yesterday rega…

A Passover Message of Strength and Solidarity

As we gather to celebrate Passover, it is impossible not to be mindful of how unsettled our community is right now.


We begin, of course, with our hostages still held in captivity by Hamas. Passover marks the beginning of their 200th day of captivity. We cannot truly celebrate this holiday …

Shabbat HaGadol Security & Israel Situation Update

As Shabbat approaches - Shabbat HaGadol, the Sabbath before Pesach - we want to make sure that we are all aware of the latest information regarding our beloved State of Israel and our own domestic security.


As you have likely seen, there are reports of Israeli attacks on certain Iranian mi…

Message on Iranian attack on Israel

We are all following with the greatest alarm the events in Israel this evening as Israel has come under attack by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) launched from Iran and missiles from Iran and Hezbollah. We know you join with us in sending our total and complete support to all our brothers and…