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Countering the BDS Movement on College Campuses

Countering the BDS movement on college campuses was the subject of a conference call this week convened by the Federation-funded Israel Action Network and 4 partnering organizations. On the call, Federation and JCRC leaders from 47 communities discussed strategies to address the growing Isra…

Federations and Philanthropy News Update, August 12, 2015

Tomorrow, U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will address American Jewish communities in a live webcast hosted by Jewish Federations throughout North America and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. Interested participants can register here.The Natan Fund announces a total of $1.2 million …

NYL Cabinet Alumni: Submit Your Personal Update

NYL Cabinet alumni represent some of today’s most prominent Federation and other Jewish communal leaders spanning 5 decades. Reconnect with more than 4,000 of your Cabinet peers by submitting a short personal update to the group’s new e-newsletter.

 

Webcast with Energy Secretary and Nuclear Physicist Dr. Ernest Moniz

Energy Secretary and nuclear physicist Dr. Ernest Moniz will discuss the Iran nuclear agreement in a live webcast, co-sponsored by Jewish Federations and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, on Thursday, August 13 at 2:00 PM ET. Secretary Moniz spent much of this year negotiating with Iran…

Federations' Effort to Counter Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions

Federations' effort to counter boycott, divestment and sanctions, led by the Israel Action Network, could be aided by a new Congressional resolution introduced by Reps. Ed Royce (R-CA) and Eliot Engel (D-NY). The resolution expresses Congress’ opposition to BDS, calls on the Administratio…