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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 13h
Jewish Federations of North America are relieved that the passengers and crew of the FlyDubai flight bound for Israel are safely home, following an apparent attempt to bring down the aircraft mid-flight. Our full statement: ow.ly/9EVp50ZThH9
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 14h
Jewish Federations of North America are proud to support the work to Rebuild Israel after Oct. 7 and of the progress we've helped make: the Tekuma region is now home to 66,000 residents, 5,000 more than before the attacks, as evacuees return and new residents move in. ow.ly/aFyG50ZT8XJ
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Israel’s Tekuma region population surpasses pre-October 7 levels by 10% | The Jerusalem Post
Alongside the return of residents who were evacuated, thousands of new residents have moved to the region since October 7.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 15h
Israel's election is right around the corner, and once the results are in, we'll be ready to help you understand what they mean. Haviv Rettig Gur will be back on Wed, Oct 28 at 2pm ET to break down the outcome and what's next for the Jewish State: ow.ly/vuL650ZT8QT
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 16h
“Even in this troubling moment, we should all consider the opportunity in front of us. In the face of division and hatred, our schools can model mutual respect, safety and equity,” writes Guila Franklin Siegel, CEO of JCRC GW. ow.ly/5tnC50ZT8Lg
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Opinion: MCPS still has an antisemitism problem
Here are 3 steps the district can take to improve
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 17h
“When a candidate describes what’s happening in Gaza as a genocide, it causes pain... Jews are often accused, indicted, and convicted for actions of the Israeli government whether they agree with them or not.” - Rabbi Noah Farkas ow.ly/KaOQ50ZT8Et
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 18h
Jewish Federations of North America condemn the violent extremist attacks against the Palestinian village of Jalud in the West Bank. Those responsible must be apprehended and brought to justice. Our full statement: ow.ly/lcV550ZT6Ig
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Jewish Federations condemn the violent extremist attacks in the West Bank | The Jewish Federations of North America
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#JewishFederations are proud to support ReGrow Israel and their critical work to help farmers replace destroyed equipment, rebuild infrastructure and get farms producing again as the country continues to rebuild. ow.ly/Ckbl50ZSOwp
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A matter of national security: Danielle Abraham on 3 years reviving Israel’s war-torn border farms
“When I grow up, I want to be Yitzhak Abt.” Danielle Abraham remembers that thought striking her at a Limmud conference nearly two decades ago as Abt, a member of Israel’s founding generation, described building Israel’s international aid program for David Ben-Gurion and Golda Meir. At the time, Abraham was a starry-eyed Oxford music graduate,... Read More
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“I saw in my own eyes hell, being in tunnels, looking in Hamas' eyes. But I choose every day to have another part of my life, to look forward, to go to work, and not let the grief become my identity." - Noa Argamani ow.ly/cSe150ZSOy8
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Why Noa Argamani chose venture capital after 246 days in Hamas captivity
Noa Argamani survived Hamas captivity. Two years after her rescue, she's joining the Israel-focused fund Vine Ventures.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“What we learned from the Cleveland Jewish Community Study is that more people in the Jewish community are struggling financially than many realized,” said Jason Wuliger, who is on the board of Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Jewish Federations of North America.
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Jewish community not immune to financial vulnerability
In a community that is often thriving on the surface, the statistic that revealed that 20% of Jewish households are financially vulnerable was a surprise to many.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jewish Federations of North America are grateful to FEMA for awarding $300 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds to faith-based institutions and other nonprofit organizations. More on the blog: ow.ly/894x50ZSOCv
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“I see this as acknowledgment by the university that they are listening to those who have raised concerns about antisemitism and I am pleased that they are working to fix it,” said Steven Schimmel, executive director of the Jewish Federation of Central Mass. ow.ly/jhHe50ZSjRv
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Clark University first in new partnership confronting antisemitism - Jewish Rhode Island
The school became the first college to join a Project Shema and Ruderman Family Foundation program aimed at fighting antisemitism, planning to train the newest psychologists to confront the oldest hatred.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“The safety of our community is never left to chance. This incident demonstrates the value of the systems we've built with the Secure Community Network and our law enforcement partners,” said Renee Kutner, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. ow.ly/3jTn50ZSjNS
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SCN and Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Applaud Swift Law Enforcement Action Following Social Media Threats - Secure Community Network
The Secure Community Network (SCN) and the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta commend law enforcement for the swift arrest of Jonathan Susor, a Georgia man,…
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“We’re thrilled to be able to do this,” said Sean Martin. “It allows us to tell the story of the Jewish community to the public. It’s helping the Jewish Federation [of Cleveland] get the story out there.” ow.ly/jx7Z50ZSjKl
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Cleveland Jewish Archives to celebrate 50th anniversary
A rabbi’s warning to the first group of Eastern European Jewish immigrants sailing to America in 1839 to be good Jews and not succumb to America’s freedoms will be on
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“The NKY Home For All Fund represents the kind of collaborative, community-driven work that can create lasting impact,” said Jeff Goldstein with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati “We hope this matching gift makes caring contagious and inspires others.” ow.ly/PJqF50ZRva7
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Jewish Federation of Cincinnati donates $25K to NKY regional housing fund
The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati will donate up to $25,000 in matching funds to a Northern Kentucky regional housing fund. Read more.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“What separates us from all Jewish organizations in New York, I would say, is our role in this city as a major funder of social services… UJA-Federation of New York is considered part of sort of the civic and social service fabric of New York City,” explains Hindy Poupko. ow.ly/Qqu550ZRveq
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Expanding community relations work, UJA-Fed. N.Y. promotes Hindy Poupko to executive vice president
This evening, thousands of people will gather near the United Nations’ headquarters in New York City to demand that world leaders take serious action against antisemitism as Jewish communities continue to face violent attacks — most recently in Canada, where a gunman opened fire at a synagogue on Yom Kippur evening, seriously injuring a police officer... Read More
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Curious about how Israel’s elections work? Get up to speed before Election Day on Oct. 27 with our essential guide, "Israeli Elections 101: A Jewish Federations Backgrounder." jfeds.org/m/IsraeliElectionSeries20…
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Julie Platt, Jewish Federations of North America's immediate past board chair, was on hand for the Federation CJA celebration to honor the vision and commitment of the women who helped strengthen Jewish life in Montreal ow.ly/j1qP50ZRvbl
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The Lion of Judah holds landmark 40th anniversary luncheon; Stephen Gross to be honored at Federation CJA AGM
Federation CJA’s Women’s Philanthropy marked the 40th anniversary of the Lion of Judah in Montreal with a landmark luncheon Sept. 16 at Le Windsor attended by more than 300 women—a
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The investment in Jewish Federations of North America talent pipeline has been particularly timely, explained Liz Fisher; “in the same way that we’ve had kind of an engagement surge post-Oct. 7, we’ve also had a professional surge across the Jewish community.”
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Mandel Foundation doubles down on JFNA talent development with $11.5M grant
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation is doubling down on its support for Jewish Federations of North America’s talent pipeline, providing an $11.5 million grant — its second such donation — to continue and expand its career development programs, the groups exclusively shared with eJewishPhilanthropy on Thursday. The three-year grant will help grow programs... Read More
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Chag Sukkot Sameach! As we gather in our sukkahs this week, we’re reminded that true strength comes from building community, not walls. We are stronger when we’re together.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“The Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida is committed to the safety and security of the entire Jewish community. These efforts are an example of the power of the collective,” said CEO Mariam Feist. ow.ly/UmCR50ZRuIC
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SCN and Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida Commend Swift Law Enforcement Action Following Threats Targeting Jewish Community - Secure Community Network
SCN and the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida worked closely with law enforcement and community partners to support the investigation and provide situational…
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“Federation is community,” said Eilat Harel, with the Minneapolis Jewish Federation. “It’s not an office where people come in and have their own work plan. It’s led by community voices, community leaders, and they come to the table and voice their opinions.” ow.ly/9X6s50ZRuFZ
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“Families are hearing so much about what is going wrong on college campuses, and those concerns are very real,” said Jason Shames, JFNNJ CEO. “We want students to know that resources exist to help them find the college community that is right for them.” ow.ly/9fHh50ZRuww
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
How does a country elect 120 lawmakers in a single vote? Israel's Election Day is on Oct. 27, so now's the time to find out. "Israeli Elections 101: A Jewish Federations Backgrounder" is your guide to how the Knesset works and what's on the line: jfeds.org/m/IsraeliElectionSeries20…
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Developing professional Jewish talent is vital to sustaining flourishing Jewish communities, and the Mandel Foundation has been such a valuable partner," said Jewish Federations of North America's Liz Fisher ow.ly/e8l450ZR26M
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“World leaders are gathered in our city, right down the street at the United Nations, to discuss global challenges. But we know that they are not addressing the rampant proliferation of antisemitism across the world.” - Eric Goldstein, CEO of UJA-Federation of New York.
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Hundreds rally at UN to urge world leaders to address antisemitism  - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
"Antisemitism must stop. Not tomorrow. Not when it becomes politically expedient. Right now."
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“Protecting religious freedom, opposing hate, and fostering civil society are priorities that are shared across faiths, nations and communities throughout Pennsylvania,” said David Knoll, with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. ow.ly/wQ9o50ZR1MP
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“I want our children to grow up around adults who are comfortable being who they are, openly and without apology…I want them to see that being proud of who we are does not require pulling away from everyone else.”- Danielle Minson, CEO, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati ow.ly/WBgI50ZR1Lw
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Don't let fear teach Jewish children to hide | Opinion
Earlier this year, a friend of mine spent the morning in a Jewish cemetery here in Cincinnati, alongside 24 other men, placing Holocaust memorial markers and tending the ground around the headstones. Both of his parents were Holocaust survivors.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh said they “are in close contact with our law enforcement partners and federal prosecutors, and if we learn of anything concerning, we will share that immediately.” ow.ly/WmTi50ZQB6q
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Attacks on synagogues were part of massive ISIS-inspired plot by Pittsburgh-area man, FBI says - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The suspect was arrested with a rifle, ammunition and knives.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“It's devastating to hear that a synagogue was targeted in Canada on the holiest day of the year for Jews, where people should be able to go and pray," said Jeff Lieberman, president and CEO of Jewish Federation of Winnipeg. ow.ly/9Q2P50ZQB4l
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Police boost patrols around Winnipeg worship centres after Ontario shooting | CBC News
Winnipeg police are increasing their presence at places of worship in the wake of Sunday's shooting outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ont., that wounded a man and a police officer.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“We need to teach youngsters critical thinking,” said Darren Schwartz, chief strategist for the Jewish Federation of San Diego of the new mobile Holocaust education experience. “It’s more important now than ever.” ow.ly/qxVf50ZQB13
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San Diego gets first-of-its-kind mobile Holocaust education program
On Tuesday, students at Canyon Hills High School in Tierrasanta were among the first in the San Diego Unified School District to experience a first-of-its-kind mobile Holocaust education experience…
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"We do it around the high holiday food drive just to do a mitzvah, to do a good deed, to help repair the world … giving food to those in need is one of the ways to do that," said Melissa Bateman, with the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation ow.ly/Eokq50ZQB0x
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Jewish community preparing for annual food drive next month - AOL
The council has hosted the drive for over 30 years around Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“The only way to combat this type of hatred is to be wholly yourself and to find moments of joy for yourself, for your family, for your community, and really come together,” said Miriam Goldstein, Interim Executive Director of the Windsor Jewish Federation. ow.ly/VZHz50ZQf1J
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‘A real spike of fear’: Windsor Jewish Federation reacts to Belleville synagogue shooting
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit says as many as 30 shots may have been fired near the Sons of Jacob synagogue - approximately two hours outside of Toronto.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“Three years later, we continue to carry the grief of those we lost, the strength of those who survived, and the responsibility to remember,” said Danny Cohn, president and CEO of Jewish Federation of St. Louis. ow.ly/slLo50ZQeTZ
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What did Oct. 7 mean in St. Louis? A museum wants to preserve your story
Three years after the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum and Jewish Federation of St. Louis will hold a daylong community remembrance Oct. 7 that will include an effort to preserve St. Louisans’ experiences of the attack and its aftermath. “Remembering October 7: A Community-Wide Day of Remembrance” will...
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Jewish Federations of North America are horrified by the shooting outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, as members of the Jewish community gathered to observe Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Our full statement: ow.ly/ErSf50ZQ9TN
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
On Yom Kippur, we gather as a community to reflect, seek forgiveness, and draw strength from another as we look ahead with renewed hope. We wish you and your loved ones a meaningful fast. May we all be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life. G'mar Chatimah Tovah.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
“We want to ensure that the community feels welcoming to all, but welcoming isn’t enough. There has to be an actual sense of belonging,” explained Renée Wizig-Barrios president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. ow.ly/mt6g50ZPfji
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Jewish Federation CEO nears 5-year anniversary with sense of pride, purpose and inspiration
Jewish Federation CEO Renée Wizig-Barrios nears 5-year anniversary
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
“The truth is, regardless of his intention, he did make many Jews feel extremely targeted and extremely unwelcome,” said Josh Holtzman, chief of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philladelphia Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC). ow.ly/KWtk50ZPfif
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Ed Sheeran tour continues on to Philadelphia as acts withdraw
Ed Sheeran's upcoming show at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday is still scheduled to go on, but he may be the only performer on stage.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
“Security here is definitely our top priority for everybody who is walking through the door. It’s something that is needed, unfortunately, but we are so fortunate to have it.” - Courtney Campesi, Youngstown Jewish Federation ow.ly/mlx150ZPf9W
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Security vital — and costly — in Jewish community
Each year, the legacy endowment fund formed by the now-defunct Temple Hadar Israel makes four $5,000 gifts to community and Jewish organizations with a central theme. This year, the focus
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
“Every community deserves to gather safely in their house of worship. Too often, we've seen Jewish Americans and other faith communities targeted or intimidated simply for practicing their faith” said Jewish Federations of North America president and CEO Eric Fingerhut. ow.ly/Q9Tw50ZPflW
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Cabinet member Jonah Kaplan reports on Temple Israel reopening for the High Holidays, 6 months after a terrorist attack. Damages there neared $40M, with $12M more for security. Nationwide, Jewish Federations of North America finds Jewish institutions spend $1B+ a year. ow.ly/1I5R50ZPfcr
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Michigan synagogue reopens in time for Jewish High Holidays after terror attack
Temple Israel, a Detroit-area synagogue, has spent the last six months rebuilding after a terror attack destroyed parts of the building.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“Ensuring the safety of our families and communities will always be our top priority. But we cannot do it alone, nor should we have to. It is the government’s responsibility to protect its citizens,” writes Ron Halber.
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Congress is failing faith communities on security funding at the worst time
For too long, Jews and other faith-based communities have been forced to shoulder the financial and emotional burdens of protecting ourselves from hate.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
"Antisemitism is not someone else's problem. When hate appears in our community, we all have a responsibility to speak out and stand together,” said the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire in a statement. ow.ly/cbsS50ZPeGe
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“The Jewish community … needs federations to do what few other institutions can do.” Read more from Shira Hutt and Mimi Kravetz: ow.ly/oR0w50ZPeJO
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The federation model isn’t static, and it never has been
Steven Windmueller’s recent article, “The remake: Bringing the federation model into the 21st century” (Sept. 2), asks the important question of what should Jewish federations become in a changing Jewish community. We agree that Jewish communities are changing: their needs are changing and the challenges facing them are changing, both at home and around the... Read More
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Antisemitism has no place in health care. Jewish Federations of North America welcome new federal guidance affirming that Jewish and Israeli patients, students and medical professionals deserve equal protection and treatment free from discrimination.
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HHS stands against antisemitism in health care - The Jewish Star
Jewish patients and health care professionals could benefit from new federal guidance outlining protections against antisemitic discrimination in federally funded health care programs. The …
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“New data shows that Jewish communities now spend more than $1 billion annually on security… no other community must pay so much to gather safely, writes Jewish Federations of North America president and CEO Eric Fingerhut:
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This year, holiest days in Jewish calendar marked by grief, security challenges
The onset of the Jewish high holidays coincided with national grief marking 25 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. At sundown that same day, Jewish families across America gathered to welcome Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year.  Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year, begins this Sunday.  In our tradition, the high holidays are the season when the future […]
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“Schools routinely proclaim that every student deserves to feel safe, respected and included. Jewish students should not need a separate Bill of Rights to establish that they are part of ‘every.’” ow.ly/rSIm50ZOOuf
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Editorial: Jewish Students Have Rights, Too
Jewish students should also be able to express their Jewish identity without bullying, coercion or pressure.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“Jews around the world have watched many of the voices we once expected to stand beside us choose silence, distance, or worse. So, when someone consistently and unapologetically stands with the Jewish community, we notice.” - Ezra Shanken, Jewish Federation of British Columbia
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The Blogs: We Don’t Choose Sides. We Strengthen Communities.
From the blog of Ezra Shanken at The Times of Israel
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“If you trace the evolution of the security situation for the Jewish community in North America, you see that 9/11 really was a major turning point,” explained Eric Fingerhut, Jewish Federations of North America president and CEO.
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How 9/11 transformed synagogue security into a new reality for the Jewish community
FBI data shows Jews face 63% of religiously motivated hate crimes as communities prepare for Rosh Hashanah on Friday, Sept. 11, amid rising threats.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“Singling out Jewish people or Jewish organizations as symbols of political influence or control carries a dangerous history that should be understood and rejected — not repurposed as a political rally and cry,” said JUF Chicago's Daniel Goldwin.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson targets top Jewish Democratic donor amid rocky road to reelection
Jewish leaders in Chicago say Johnson's attack on Michael Sacks and AIPAC invokes tropes about Jewish influence — and point out that AIPAC isn't even in the race
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
“It is about recognizing the difference between expressing a viewpoint and turning a family concert into a platform for inflammatory political rhetoric and imagery that left Jewish attendees feeling targeted." - Jason Holtzman, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia JCRC
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Should Macklemore have been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop Tour’ at the Linc?
Philly Jewish organizations respond to the decision to remove the rapper for chanting ‘Free Palestine.’
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