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Fifty percent increase in aliyah from Ukraine

Surging aliyah from Ukraine means a 50% year-to-date increase in immigration from that country to Israel vs. the same period in 2014. Federations continue to raise funds to help thousands of Ukrainian Jews who depend on us for urgent assistance amid ongoing conflict. With winter fast approac…

Giving circles launch at 6 Federations

Funding to launch giving circles was awarded to young leaders at 6 Federations by the Natan Fund’s Amplifier network and its Incubator program. According to a recent study, members of giving circles are more civically engaged, and ultimately give more money more strategically. Learn more.

 

NYL Cabinet members pledge 20% gift increase

National Young Leadership Cabinet Retreat brought nearly 200 members from 45 Federations together in Denver last month to help them strengthen their leadership skills and peer relationships. The group’s 2016 Annual Campaign contributions totaled more than $1,741,000, representing a 20% gif…

Federations and Philanthropy News Update, September 2, 2015

In an interview given just before his webcast with Jewish Federations, President Obama argues against those who have leveled claims of anti-Semitism against members of his administration.
 

National Jewish Federation Investment Program maximizes investment returns

National Jewish Federation Investment Program, as of June 30, has helped 33 Federations and 226 other Jewish organizations grow their $1.2 billion in assets by pooling their money in professionally-managed large fund portfolios held by 5 large city Federations. Investment returns from the pa…