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IDF delegation in Brazil: Situation unlike anything we've seen before

An IDF team rushes to help a Brazilian community devastated by a dam break. Read more.

As winter weather batters populations worldwide, JDC calls for aid efforts

As extreme weather sweeps across the United States and Europe, Federation partner the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee urges the public to support local and global winter efforts that aid poor populations. Read more.

Young Jews wanted to work with at-risk kids in Puerto Rico

Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel is teaming with a nonprofit group in Puerto Rico to help at-risk children on the island. Read more.

World ORT receives MLK Day humanitarian award

Federation partner World ORT received the “Let Freedom Ring Humanitarian Award” last week at a ceremony on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Detroit, Michigan. Read more.

Birthright Israel celebrates record-breaking year

Federation partner Birthright Israel is celebrating a record-breaking year! In 2018 participation in the program reached 56,409, including 48,104 young adults from around the world and 8,305 Israelis. Learn more.