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Dec 16, 2025

Federations’ BeWell Adds BaMidbar & Blue Dove, Boosting Mental Health Aid

Jewish Federations of North America are proud to announce a major expansion of BeWell, Federations’ national initiative dedicated to supporting mental health and well-being across Jewish communities. BaMidbar and The Blue Dove Foundation, two trailblazing organizations that have shaped Jew…

Dec 14, 2025

8 Security recommendations following Sydney Chanukah attacks

In light of the horrific shootings that took place today in Sydney, Australia, at an event celebrating the first night of Chanukah, Jewish Federations of North America, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Secure Community Network (SCN), Community Security Service (CSS), and Community Security …

Dec 14, 2025

Federations' Statement on the Terrorist Shooting in Australia

Jewish Federations are horrified by the antisemitic terrorist shooting in Australia.

This was a deliberate terrorist act targeting the Jewish community in Sydney as they celebrated the first night of Chanukah and must be loudly and clearly called out as antisemitism.

The security of the Je…

Dec 14, 2025

A Chanukah Message in Response to the Terrorist Attack in Australia

On this day, when we will light the first candle of Chanukah, Jews across North America are waking up to the news of the attack on Jews celebrating Chanukah in a public place in Sydney, Australia. While the details are still emerging, we know so far that eleven of our precious brothers and s…

Dec 12, 2025

Federations Announce 2026-27 National Young Leadership Cabinet Co-Chairs

Jewish Federations of North America’s National Young Leadership Cabinet is proud to announce Stephanie Shujman (Seattle) and Steven Paletz (Colorado) as its incoming Co-Chairs for 2026-2027. 

 

In a term beginning July 1, 2026, they will build on the work of current Cabinet Co-Chairs, …