Rooted in Resilience: One Family’s Fight to Save Their Farm

How an Emergency Loan Helped one Family Weather War’s Worst

For Erez, a farmer and business owner in Israel’s Golan Heights, his life has always been deeply rooted in the land. Raised in Ma’ale Gamla, Erez grew up helping his parents cultivate the soil. Now, alongside his wife Yael a…

Lifting up the Stories of Holocaust Survivors on Yom HaShoah

Supporting Holocaust survivors is a core part of our mission at the Jewish Federations of North America. They are our guides and teachers, and they inspire our work.
 

Our nationally recognized Center on Aging, Trauma, and Holocaust Survivor Care (Center) funds and trains organizations acr…

From Tragedy to Tenacity: Navigating the Path of Healing and Resilience

How a Father-Daughter Duo is Overcoming the Dark Shadows of October 7th

Tamar, 23, who attended the now notorious Supernova festival, found herself in a deadly and chaotic situation. That day, after the sirens began, Tamar and her boyfriend Ofek took shelter in a cramped space with around…

Caring Through Crisis: Reena’s Story

Caring for Ayisa’s Medical Needs in the Midst of War and Displacement

Reena, who hails from Cochin, India, epitomizes the dedication and resilience of foreign caregivers in Israel. For four years, Reena has been a vital part of her elderly client Ayisa's life. 

With new challenges pose…

Eid Mubarak, Broward County!

Eid al-Fitr, the day of celebration marking the end of Ramadan ascends on the evening of Saturday, March 29th for Muslims around the world. It will be marked by feasting, family, and friendship. But friendship has long been on the menu between Jewish and Muslim communities in Broward County …