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Jewish Federations Applaud Sen. Schumer Push for Increased Funding of NSGP

Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) recommended that Congress provide $1 billion in emergency funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). This serves as a crucial supplemental fund for the program.   


Jewish Federations stand strongly behind Sen. Schumer’s…

'Aging with a History of Trauma' Guides Holocaust Survivor Care

The Jewish Federations of North America’s Center on Holocaust Survivor Care and Institute on Aging and Trauma is pleased to announce publication of resource guide on delivering trauma-informed care to Holocaust survivors and older adults with a history of trauma.

 

The guide, titled …

Evan R. Bernstein to lead Jewish Federations’ community relations efforts

Jewish Federations of North America are pleased to announce Evan R. Bernstein as the new Vice President for Community Relations.

 

“Community relations are the bedrock of mobilizing our communities and building the strong civil society we need to address rising antisemitism,” said Sh…

Federations surpass $600m in Israel Emergency fund, allocate $148m

Jewish Federations of North America's Israel Emergency Fund has surpassed $600 million, $148 million of which has already been allocated to the most pressing needs on the ground through 116 partner organizations and NGOs.


The most recent allocation update included significant investments i…

870 Holocaust Survivors thank Biden for standing with Israel

Nearly 2,500 Holocaust survivors and their descendants sent President Joe Biden a letter thanking him for supporting Israel following the terrorist massacre Hamas carried out on October 7th.

 

The signatories, which included 870 Holocaust survivors, 952 children of Holocaust survivors, 60…