Knesset Members Propose Giving Diaspora Jews Formal Role in Israeli Affairs

How much of a say, if any, should Diaspora Jews have in Israeli affairs?

This perennial question, debated often in op-eds and speeches, as well as at Jewish conferences, always has been somewhat ephemeral.

But proposed Knesset legislation that would give Diaspora Jewish leaders a formal ro…

Today is Opening Day: JFNA Annual Gathering Will Be Largest in History

Today marks the opening day of The Jewish Federation of North America’s (JFNA) annual event – the General Assembly (GA) – which will be held entirely online for the first time. Organizers marvel that the virtual forum has allowed more people to access the program. More than 10,000 peop…

Help for the 20K Jewish Communal Professionals Laid Off During Pandemic

“Blindsided.” That’s how Melissa Engelberg felt after being laid off in April due to COVID-19 cutbacks. “I was shocked, I was sad and I was worried,” said Engelberg, who lost her job as director of grants and programs at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.…

Jewish Changemakers: Engaging and Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

Sophie Cardin, a college student from Denver, was hoping to get an internship at a civil rights law firm. Max Winer, a recent college graduate from Fresno, had planned to work at an overnight camp as a recording studio engineer and song leader. Ariana Roman, who’s about to start a…

Federation Delegation Visits UAE, Spends Rosh Hashanah with Local Community

Following the signing of the Abraham Accords on the White House lawn, a small delegation of Jewish Federation leaders boarded planes for the United Arab Emirates to spend the Rosh Hashanah holiday with the 1,000-strong Jewish community there and to meet with local officials. The trip comes…