Youth Aliyah Increased in 2015

More than 15,000 immigrants under age 30 came to Israel in 2015, according to Federation partner The Jewish Agency. The 8,200 olim younger than 19 years old represent a 20% increase in that population from 2014.

Federations Participate in Conference of Presidents' Israel Mission

Federations participate in the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations' annual mission to Israel and discuss Israeli security and diplomacy with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 

Federations' Fundraising University Brings Second Cohort to Israel

Intensive skills-building program Fundraising University took its second cohort of Federation professionals to Israel last week to boost integration of overseas efforts into their work. The program, run by the Mandel Center for Leadership Excellence, has helped alumni increase job performan…

Federations Work for Inclusion for People With Disabilities

Federations co-sponsor programming for Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month.

Israel Trauma Coalition Trains Negev Residents in Emergency Preparedness

Israel Trauma Coalition, supported by Federations, recently launched Citizen Corps, which trains Negev residents to handle emergencies in their fields of expertise and strengthens personal and community preparedness and resilience. The program is funded by a $2M grant from Federations’ Sto…