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Federations laud Senate for passage of Weitzman Museum bill

Jewish Federations of North America applaud the Senate for its passage of the Weitzman Museum Bill, which allows for a study of the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution. The vote represents the first key step towards bri…

Jewish Federations Statement on Death of Omer Neutra

Jewish Federations are heartbroken at the news of American-Israeli Omer Neutra’s death. For 14 months, we have prayed for his safe return alongside every hostage being held by Hamas, including the other 7 American citizens in captivity. The entire Jewish people stood with his parents as th…

Jewish Federations Statement on Ceasefire in Northern Israel

Jewish Federations welcome the agreement approved by Israel’s cabinet for a ceasefire on its northern front. Israel has long endured the unacceptable threat of Iran's proxy Hezbollah amassing heavy weapons along its northern border, and since October 8, 2023, firing regular missiles, drone…

Federations join Israeli partners to increase Jewish Day School enrollment

The fallout of the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel has sparked a strong interest in Jewish communal life, especially when it comes to growing Jewish Day Schools – a place where children can become confident young Jews — by making them more affordable and accessible.
 

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Jewish Federations helps open first of 16 mental health centers in Israel

Today, Jewish Federations of North America CEO & President Eric D. Fingerhut joined Israeli Minister of Health Uriel Menachem Busso to officially open the first of 16 planned community-based health centers in Israel that will provide much-needed services to more than 200,000 people each year…