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Jewish Federations commend the Senate Commerce Committee for advancing the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act. Congress must help make the internet safer for all children. https://www.jewishfederations.org/blog/all/jewish-federations-commend-senate-committee-for-advancing-kosa-523198
Seattle Jewish Federation joined partners to convene Faith Leader Roundtable 250, bringing together clergy from 6 faiths to advance dialogue. https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/america-at-250-faith-communities-need-each-other-and-america-needs-us-too/?utm_source=cio
America at 250: Faith communities need each other, and America needs us, too
In September 1774, before formal business even began at the First Continental Congress, a motion for an opening prayer sparked one of our nation’s first major debates. With delegates representing diverse traditions, who should lead it? Founding father John Jay, who eventually became the first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, declared that the... Read More
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Amid rising antisemitism, this article explores why many Israelis see strong ties with Jewish communities as essential—and the efforts underway to deepen those connections. https://apnews.com/article/israel-united-states-jewish-americans-relationship-ap-poll-92625d893c57d1d9ef33b6051a228b72
Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans
Israelis across political and religious lines are worried about the weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans.
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Anti-Jewish hate crimes increased 8.5% in NYC this year, while major crimes declined. Jewish communities deserve to live safely. Congress must pass the Jewish American Security Act https://www.wsj.com/us-news/hate-crimes-against-jewish-new-yorkers-surge-amid-heightened-antisemitism-b7a78a44
Hate Crimes Against Jewish New Yorkers Surge Amid Heightened Antisemitism
Jewish communities fear Mamdani’s anti-Israel views and attacks on Benjamin Netanyahu puts them at risk.
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Jewish Federations of North America President & CEO Eric Fingerhut joins Marc Terrill on the 1st episode of Marc My Word to discuss the future of Jewish communal leadership https://jmoreliving.com/2026/08/05/marc-my-word-with-eric-fingerhut-president-ceo-of-the-jewish-federations-of-north-america/
Marc My Word with Eric Fingerhut, President & CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America - JMORE
Marc Terrill talks with Jewish Federations of North America President and CEO Eric Fingerhut about the opportunities and challenges he sees from his vantage point as a former congressman, leader of the Ohio State University system, Hillel International and now JFNA.
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As Israel continues to heal, this reminds us that trauma doesn't stop with those at the scene. Long-term mental health support must also reach the families & close friends whose lives were changed. https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/fresh-suicide-highlights-gaps-in-post-oct-7-mental-health-support/
Fresh suicide highlights gaps in post-Oct. 7 mental health support
Bar Asraf was not at the Nova Music Festival when terrorists burst through the Gaza border fence and massacred those in attendance — along with hundreds more Israelis — on Oct. 7, 2023. And yet, as reports emerged that he had taken his own life on Saturday night at the grave of his close, longtime friend Liron... Read More
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As Israel continues to recover from extraordinary challenges, a new study warns that rising emigration could pose long-term economic and security concerns. https://www.jta.org/2026/08/03/israel/spike-in-number-of-israelis-leaving-country-may-be-harmful-to-security-and-economy-new-study-warns
Spike in number of Israelis leaving country may be harmful to security and economy, new study warns - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Some 268,509 Israelis were out of the country for at least three months from 2023 to 2025.
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More French Jews are making aliyah. Through our partner @jewishagency.bsky.social, Jewish Federations help ensure families have the resources they need to build new lives in Israel. https://www.ynetnews.com/jewish-world/article/b1ltujk8gg
140 French immigrants arrive in Israel as aliyah rises more than 30%
Special ‘Families Flight’ brings dozens of young families, 80 children and an 85-year-old woman fulfilling a lifelong dream, as more French Jews choose to build their future in Israel
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Only 20% of nonprofits seeking security grants received funding. Congress must expand NSGP funding and pass the Jewish American Security Act. As @jfederations' Rachel Dembo said, the need is urgent. https://jewishinsider.com/2026/08/nonprofit-security-grant-program-2025-security-aid-fema/
Nonprofit groups requested more than $1.3 billion in security aid in 2025, five times the amount available
Only 20% of the more than 8,000 institutions that requested funding ultimately received it
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Every Jewish person deserves to feel safe seeking mental health care. Congress and state governments must act to ensure that nobody faces discrimination when it comes to their health. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/02/opinion/therapy-zionism-mental-health/?s_campaign=8315:varf
Therapy should be a safe place for everyone, including Zionists - The Boston Globe
Mental health professionals and patients have report uptick in anti-Israel activism spilling over into medical settings.
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Boston's Jewish Federation, @cjpBoston, is evolving its Israel philanthropy from emergency response to long-term resilience, investing in Israeli leaders, communities, and recovery https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/from-emergency-response-to-resilience-bostons-cjp-reimagines-its-israel-funding/
From emergency response to resilience: Boston’s CJP reimagines its Israel funding
Nearly three years after the Oct. 7 terror attacks set off a historic surge in emergency giving to Israel, Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston is recalibrating. After raising nearly $60 million in a post-Oct. 7 emergency campaign, CJP — along with many other Jewish federations across North America — is shifting its grantmaking from acute crisis... Read More
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Help your kids stay engaged throughout the summer with PJ Library! Each month, they’ll get free books that spark curiosity, build Jewish identity, and keep them turning pages. Sign up at PJLibrary.org.
This Israeli all-girl robotics team took home an innovation prize – and here’s how the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, and our core partners World ORT made helped make it happen: https://ow.ly/KfBi50Zv92r
World ORT All-Girl Robotics Team Claims Top Innovation Prize in MA | Jewish Federation of the Berkshires
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Mazel tov to the five new members of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s chapter of National Young Leadership (NYL) Cabinet! https://ow.ly/xyLT50Zv8Xw
The statement, "A Call for Peace and Responsible Rhetoric," written by the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine, is signed by every single congregational rabbi in the state of Maine. https://ow.ly/Ivt650Zv6T2
“Maine’s Jewish clergy are setting an important example with their call to put aside inflammatory rhetoric and look to the common good,” said Jewish Federations of North America's Rabbi Josh Stanton.
Maine rabbis call for peace, urge politicians to stop calling Gaza war a ‘genocide’ - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The statement comes after a number of candidates in Maine’s Democratic Senate primary adopted the term.
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“[The Lion of Judah pin] connects them to thousands of women worldwide who share the same values and mission to help those in need and create a strong, lasting Jewish community.” - Sabrina Gornish, Jewish Federation of St. Louis https://ow.ly/g4w950Zv6IX
Her mother left her a pin. She wasn’t ready to wear it.
Before Ronni Handelman died in 2011, she made one decision about a piece of jewelry. It probably wasn’t the most valuable thing she owned. But it may have been one of the most meaningful. After Handelman’s death, as the family gathered to sort through the jewelry she had left behind, Amy Garland’s father shared...
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“Funding the kinds of people and organizations who are building in Israel that our community will be proud of, and with whom our community will want to be in relationship, is a very important principle.” - Rabbi Marc Baker, CEO of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies
From emergency response to resilience: Boston’s CJP reimagines its Israel funding
Nearly three years after the Oct. 7 terror attacks set off a historic surge in emergency giving to Israel, Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston is recalibrating. After raising nearly $60 million in a post-Oct. 7 emergency campaign, CJP — along with many other Jewish federations across North America — is shifting its grantmaking from acute crisis... Read More
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“It is important to me that you understand that the story of a captivity survivor does not end the moment the door opens and he returns to his family,” writes Evyatar David, who spent 738 days in Hamas captivity. https://ow.ly/SfoH50Zv6I7
Freed hostage Evyatar David reveals PTSD struggle, launches recovery fundraiser
After 738 days in Hamas captivity, David says returning home did not end his ordeal, describing flashbacks, post-trauma and a long battle to rebuild his life
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The Jewish American Security Act would strengthen security funding, protect Jewish students, and provide new tools to combat antisemitism. Ask your Members of Congress to cosponsor this critical legislation: https://ow.ly/XNJZ50ZuJjF
“Most Jewish congregations spend a lot of time to game plan how to hold an event at a park,” said Lee Yates, regional security adviser for the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. “Those are concerns most Presbyterian churches don’t have.” https://ow.ly/3ZiK50ZuJhq
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle increases funding for security needs
When former FBI agent Lee Yates started work just over a year ago as the regional security advisor for the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, a friend related an observation to him about perceptions of Israel.
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“Halfway around the world, I was looking at something Pittsburgh helped make possible,” writes Jeffrey Finkelstein, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, of the mission to Georgia, Poland and Ukraine. https://ow.ly/28eb50ZuJcB
“Working with Jewish Federations of North America, the Israeli government is creating a monumental $66.7 million initiative dedicated to boosting Jewish day school education across the United States and Canada.” Read more:
Investing in Jewish day schools is investing in our future
The landscape of North American Jewish education just experienced a seismic and historic shift. In a landmark decision, the Israeli government, in partnership with the Jewish Federations of North America,
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Registration for the #GeneralAssembly is open! Take advantage of early bird pricing and you can be in the room with some of the most influential voices in Jewish leadership. Be there as we shape the future of our community: Generalassembly.org
“The entire Jewish community feels that Senator Graham was a friend of ours and was with us on every issue—not just on Israel but also antisemitism and security in the Jewish community,” said Jewish Federations of North America CEO Eric Fingerhut. https://ow.ly/r9QE50Zuqfp
Leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham, ‘a true American original,’ at Washington funeral
“The entire Jewish community feels that Senator Graham was a friend of ours and was with us on every issue—not just on Israel, but also antisemitism and security in the
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“Security costs for Jewish communities in the U.S. continue to increase, and have reached $765 million per year, according to a 2025 Jewish Federations of North America estimate.” https://ow.ly/sugp50Zuqcy
“As threats of violence to Jewish events and institutions continue to rise, this federal support is a critical step in helping local law enforcement keep us safe,” said Eric Fingerhut, President and CEO of Jewish Federations of North America.
Jewish Federations Applaud DOJ Program to Protect Houses of Worship | The Jewish Federations of North America
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“Jewish Federations of North America data shows 66% of financially secure Jews believe their community ‘cares for people who are in need,’ but among financially vulnerable Jews, only 39% agree.” https://ow.ly/UwHF50ZtVeo
What Tu B'Av can teach us about addressing Jewish poverty
One of my earliest dates with my husband was on Tu B’Av, the 15th day of the month of Av. While neither of us was very religious, the holiday — traditionally a celebration of the grape harvest and a day for finding love — gave us an invitation to plan a romantic date: dinner and... Read More
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“For the JDC, just like for our ecosystem of Jewish organizations here in Greater Boston, the work of saving Jewish lives and building Jewish communities are inseparable and mutually reinforcing.” - Rabbi Marc Baker, CEO of Combined Jewish Philanthropies
Eastern Europe and the Nine Days
Through diverse encounters across the Jewish community, Marc explores the enduring power of collective responsibility, resilience, and Jewish peoplehood.
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“Nothing can justify crimes being perpetrated against Canadians on Canadian soil. Period.” - Noah Shack, CEO of @cijainfo.bsky.social. https://ow.ly/IFGN50ZtVaJ
‘This is concerning’: 2 Jewish-owned Toronto bakery locations targeted in suspected hate-motivated attacks
Toronto police are investigating after two locations of Jewish-owned Kiva’s bagel bar were targeted in separate incidents Sunday morning, including one where a window was struck by gunfire.
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