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Mural on LA building is ‘shameful act of anti-Semitism,’ says mayor

A mural painted on the side of a building in downtown Los Angeles depicts a Grim Reaper in a blue cloak covered with Stars of David holding a dead baby. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office on Tuesday called it a “shameful act of anti-Semitism,” the Los Angeles Times reported. Read more.

Donor-advised fund grantmaking resilient in downturns, study finds

Payouts from donor-advised funds remained steady even as the U.S. economy took a downturn, according to a new study. Read more.

Federation leaders and others gather for Jewish Disability Advocacy Day

Professionals and volunteer leaders from nearly 30 local Jewish Federations join together at the United States Capitol to advocate for disability policy issues at the 9th Jewish Disability Advocacy Day. Read more about how the Jewish community is working to advance disability policy.

JFNA, other Jewish groups condemn attack against Argentina chief rabbi

JFNA and other Jewish organizations condemn an attack against the chief rabbi of Argentina, Gabriel Davidovich, who was severely beaten at his Buenos Aires home in the early hours of Monday morning, and has been hospitalized with “serious injuries” according to the capital’s Jewish Co…

German president lauds Iran on revolution that seeks Israel's destruction

The president of Germany Frank Walter-Steinmeier sent a congratulatory telegram to Iran's mullah regime in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Islamic revolution in the name of federal republic's citizens. Read more.