Shabbat HaGadol Security & Israel Situation Update
We are grateful for the increasingly close collaboration among these expert agencies and the very prompt sharing of information. On Shabbat Hagadol, we read the famous words of the prophet…
I’m Sad as Hell and I’m Not Going to Take This Anymore
How do we begin to process the tragedy and terror that flood news websites and our inboxes almost daily? How do we manage the pain, the anger? How do we embrace and connect to our community…
From San Diego to Mumbai: Enough is Enough
The Jewish Federations of North America are once again in the alarming position of having to condemn another despicable act of hatred, anti-Semitism, and the vilification of the “other.” Six…
Jewish Federations raise $388 million for Israel Emergency
For details, click here. The announcement follows a gathering of major philanthropists and community leaders in Washington, DC, who also participated in the "Unity in Crisis" event…
In a Silicon Valley Community, a Jewish Hub for Russian Speakers
Today, Ilana works full-time for the JCC, running a robust schedule of programs for the Russian-speaking Jewish community, with offerings for people of all ages. With the generous support…
The Secret Sauce Behind Family Camp
In her role as camp director, she participated in the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Executive Leadership Institute and in the Bureau of Jewish Education’s Shofar Fellowship. Daily life was…
Summer 5780 Design Sprint: A Prototype for Jewish Nonprofit Innovation
This year, we wanted to come out of the gate at the beginning of summer with resources people will need to anchor them in this complicated time. How could we speed up that process? Cousens…
Following Assault on Capitol, Federations Urge Country to Move Forward
We all must return to the important work ahead. Before us are a series of immense challenges and we cannot fully tackle them unless we come together. Death tolls related to COVID-19 are at…
Campaign Director - Memphis
Duration: Full Time
Supported programs & organizations provide social services to Jewish families, connect Jews of all ages to each other and to the community, provide Jewish education, and offer meaningful ways…
The Words That Changed Rebekah's Life
When her Hillel director suggested she make Jewish engagement a full-time job, Rebekah applied for a position at a Hillel at a heavily-Jewish campus. She got it after one interview. Her…
UAE Chief Rabbi Asks Feds for Support with “Lighthouse Jewish Community”
“We were thrilled to help build upon what they have already accomplished and find new ways to ensure that this community reached their full potential.” Karen Rutman-Weiss, who traveled to the…
Celebrating the Past and Future of the Jewish People
The date of their aliyah commemorates the intense struggles and peril Ethiopian Jewry underwent to come to Israel. Watch this video of Benny Goshen’s incredible personal story of his family’s…
Moving Forward, Cautiously
Hear what they’re doing and plans for the coming year in an update with Masa Israel’s North American COO, Meara Razon Ashtivker, Tuesday, May 19th at 12 pm ET. Moving Forward, Cautiously.
Over 375 Jewish, Interfaith Groups Urge Biden to Expedite Refugee Efforts
The letter was spearheaded by the Jewish Federations of North America. “The Jewish community and our faith partners across the United States urge you take immediate steps to help Ukrainian…
A Summer Camp Dream Come True for Gavin
A Summer Camp Dream Come True for Gavin.
Bringing the Torah Home: Yemen's Last Jews Come to Israel
Bringing the Torah Home: Yemen's Last Jews Come to Israel.