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Nov 4, 2026

Jewish Federations of North America Congratulate Election Winners

Jewish Federations of North America congratulate the winners of yesterday's local, state, and federal elections, including the many historic firsts. Elections are a cornerstone of our democracy, and while they by their nature highlight our differences, their aftermath can afford us an opport…

Nov 3, 2026

Marya Slade to head Student to Student as program reaches 50 communities

Jewish Federations of North America are proud to announce Marya Slade as the new executive director of Student to Student, Jewish Federations’ program that trains Jewish high school students to share their personal stories with non-Jewish peers in classrooms across North America. 

 

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Oct 30, 2026

eJP: Israeli president hails JFNA post-Oct. 7 loan fund

On Thursday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog cited Maimonides in applauding the Jewish Federations of North America and its partners for precisely this highest form of giving, hosting an event at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem in recognition of a loan fund created in the wake of the O…

Oct 29, 2026

President Herzog Honors Jewish Federations’ Israel Small Business Loan Fund

President Isaac Herzog today hosted an event at the President’s Residence honoring the Jewish Federations of North America’s Israel Small Business Loan Fund. Since the war began, the fund has helped thousands of Israeli businesses stay open, keep their employees and rebuild.


Jewish Federat…

Oct 29, 2026

Study: 15% cost rise, Iran war impact rates of educational travel to Israel

New data from the Israel Educational Travel Alliance (IETA), housed within the Jewish Federations of North America, show that Israel educational travel providers continue to face significant financial and operational challenges, even as the field projects increased participation in 2026. 

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