Jewish Federations
University of Haifa unveils program to help Druze after IDF service
President of the University of Haifa Gur Alroey praised the program, dubbing it an “expression of deep gratitude” towards Israel’s Druze population, of whom many serve in the IDF.
Activating Jewish service through partnerships, collaboration - opinion
School board votes to fire Pennsylvania principal over antisemitic voice message
After $908m. in wartime aid, Jewish Federations of North America pivot to ‘Rebuild Israel’
The biggest Jewish coronavirus relief fund to soon start giving out loans
The fund will provide both interest-free emergency loans to Jewish organizations and grants that do not need to be repaid.
Jewish NGOs face dire economic prospects during and after coronavirus
Families of victims of Pittsburgh Tree of Life shooting will receive $3m.
About $5.45 million were raised from individual donors following the attack and sent directly to the Tree of Life congregation.
Eric Fingerhut leaves top post at Hillel to head Jewish Federations of North America
Jared Isaacson, executive director of the Cleveland Hillel Foundation, confirmed Fingerhut was leaving Hillel for JFNA.
Union files federal labor complaint against New York Jewish federation
The union representing employees of New York’s Jewish federation has filed a federal complaint alleging that the federation is breaking the law by negotiating salaries in bad faith.
How Jewish Federations help communities thrive in the Negev
Right now, the Negev is 60% of the land, but only 10% of the population. Jerusalem is packed. Tel Aviv is packed. Haifa is packed. The only way to grow is in the Negev.
Netanyahu calls for Palestinian 'state-minus'
"The only possible solution is that they will have autonomy over themselves," Netanyahu said, "but not the ability to harm us."
Jewish Federations GA set to debate Israel-Diaspora challenges in Tel Aviv
NGO and non-profit leaders, social activists, journalists, students, philanthropists, politicians and others to participate in the conference.
Jewish Federation annual conference: Let’s talk, not fight
Are Jewish Federation officials interested in pushing American and Israeli Jewry further apart? Are they interested in stoking discord?
A needed change: Shaking up the Federation economic model
The Federations not only need to re-think their advocacy strategy within Israel but also their financial strategy.