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Holocaust Survivor Caretakers Wanted To Shape Federal Guidlines on Care

Federations and partner agencies serving Holocaust survivors are wanted to help shape first-ever federal guidelines on meeting the needs of this vulnerable population. Learn more and share your expertise by July 31. For more information contact Liz Leibowitz, director of government affa…

Federations Mourn Elie Wiesel, z"l

Today, we mourn the death of author, Nobel laureate and treasured friend Elie Wiesel, z"l. His story and accomplishments are well known—a boy from a small town in Romania who survived one of the most horrific events in human history and went on to become a writer, activist and standard-bea…

Jewish Education & Engagement Update: June 29, 2016

A Millennial’s dos and don’ts for Jewish institutions. A Conservative rabbi shares her evolution toward performing interfaith weddings. Honeymoon Israel and InterfaithFamily are among several opportunities for interfaith couples to explore their identities. A children’s video from Jewi…

Federations IAN Helps Soften Presbyterian Church (USA)'s Stance on Israel

The Israel Action Network calls a new report by the Presbyterian Church (USA), which has long drawn criticism from Jewish organizations for anti -Israel actions, a “mixed bag,” but welcomes church promise to oppose attacks on Zionism.

Federations Applaud Increase in DHS Allocations for Nonprofit Secruity

Federations applaud the 55% increase in the Department of Homeland Security’s allocations to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. A significant portion of the $20M federal commitment will help bolster Jewish institutional physical security amid a dramatic rise in anti-Semitism. Read more.