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A Survivor with Disabilities Finds a New Home

Theodore (Teddy) Halpern likes to think that his disabilities, plus some good luck, helped him survive the Holocaust. Because he was born with two clubbed feet, stunted arms and missing fingers, people always underestimated what he was capable of—including serving in the French Underground…

Threats against schools increase since Florida shooting

Since last week's school shooting in Parkland, FL, threats of violence against schools across the country have increased — by some accounts on average 10 threats a day. Federations’ Secure Community Network is here to help you best protect your community; please reach out to them with an…

Can Jewish charities do good and make money? Impact investors say yes.

Federations are among those featured in a profile on impact investing — investing in businesses that also do good. Read more.

Facebook launches $10M initiative for community leaders

Five things to know about Facebook's new $10M initiative for community leaders. Read more.