Jewish Federations Condemn UN Report on Operation Protective Edge as Biased
New York – Following the release of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council’s Commission of Inquiry Report (COI) this week, The Jewish Federations of North America expressed disappointment…
In Mexico City, Back to School is Everything for this Jewish Wunderkind
And his school, Colegio Israelita de México—run by Federation partner World ORT and known as CIM-ORT—has provided the perfect environment for this scientist to explore his passions. Preparing…
Fed Impact: Holocaust Education
The legislation will provide funding to enhance educational materials and resources to help ensure the lessons of the Holocaust are taught for generations to come. Learn more about the…
Donations soar for Tree Of Life, HIAS, in wake of shul murders
As people across the country struggle to come to terms with what happened last Shabbat morning in Pittsburgh, many have taken to fundraising — to help the Tree of Life Congregation and a…
As intolerance grows, targeted religious groups join forces
As religious hate crimes rise in America, faith groups across the country have come together to protect themselves and help others who have been been attacked for their religion. Read more.…
Bringing Middle East peace through mentoring Jewish and Arab youth
For these children, many of whom come from homes with socioeconomic difficulties and have experienced personal and family crises, self-confidence and academic success can be elusive. Read…
The urgency of communal responsibility has never been greater (op-ed)
JFNA has partnered with the Jewish Future Pledge to ensure that vibrant Jewish life continues for generations to come. By encouraging signers to prioritize Jewish giving, the Pledge creates…
Impact of closures wreak havoc with food & finances
While the long-term impact of the coronavirus is yet to come, Jewish communal organizations are already hearing from small business, individuals and groups that have immediate financial needs…
Victims of Jersey City shooting remembered as generous, helpful, courageous
Another was an exemplary cop who tried to make the streets safer. Another was a worker who was always eager to help his customers. This is what we know about the four victims of the attack…
Burial society for New York's Jewish poor faces a backlog of bodies
Like all relatives and friends who come to Mount Richmond Cemetery in Staten Island during the coronavirus pandemic for the burial of a loved one or friend, Michael Tokar was asked to wait.…