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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 36s
“A 2025 survey by Jewish Federations of North America [found] that about one-third of American Jews identify as Zionists, while nearly nine in 10 said they ‘support Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state.’”
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Remember When: ‘Hardened Attitudes’
The years following a war are defined by hardened stances for many. Is that still the case today?
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 1h
“The magnitude of this we understood immediately was greater than anything that we had dealt with in a long time, but the nature of it wasn’t that different,” said Eric Fingerhut of Jewish Federations of North America response to Oct 7. ow.ly/lc1L50ZVus0
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How Oct. 7 shaped and reshaped the Jewish nonprofit world and its leaders
In the days and weeks after Oct. 7, the New Israel Fund began, for the first time, providing direct services to Israelis, calling hotels, buying open rooms to house displaced Israelis and supplying basic needs to survivors and hostage families. In the middle of the night on Oct. 7, Yotam Polizer, who leads the Israeli... Read More
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 1h
“My answer to healing is [to remind] the community that they are part of the story. That, seriously, without this community’s help, Israel wouldn’t have survived,” said Eilat Harel, chief impact officer at the Minneapolis Jewish Federation. ow.ly/a5Or50ZVupP
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Oct. 7 Commemoration Focuses On Hope, Recovery
Rather than focusing on the heartbreak of Oct. 7 as the third anniversary approaches, Eilat Harel is helping plan an event that embraces hope and recovery. “The concept of ‘Echoes […]
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 22h
“An office of a Jewish institution was vandalized, where no other offices to the left or right were vandalized,” said United Jewish Federation of Utah's Ron Zamir. “For us, it just brings to the fore that the lives of Jews in Utah have changed dramatically since 2023.”
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Jewish leaders call for vigilance following multiple acts of vandalism at Utah institutions
Local Jewish leaders are calling for vigilance following two local acts of vandalism at Jewish spaces.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 23h
Families of those murdered and people who survived the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre on southern Israel have been sharing the harrowing messages they exchanged that morning, using the hashtag #כולנו710 (“WeAreAll710”) ow.ly/V40Q50ZUZbC
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The last messages: Families share the texts they received from loved ones on Oct. 7
'Mom and Dad are dead': Families of those murdered, kidnapped and injured in the Hamas massacre are sharing on social media, under the hashtag #כולנו710 (“WeAreAll710”), the messages their loved ones sent on October 7, 2023
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“Whether through harassment, exclusion, or the deliberate vilification of Jews, the goal is the same — to make Jewish participation in civic life feel unwelcome or unsafe. We reject this completely!” - Marc Blattner, Jewish Federation of Greater Portland ow.ly/UV6m50ZUZeE
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Posters target University of Oregon Hillel executive director as ‘enemy of the people’
The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland urged the University of Oregon to take action after antisemitic flyers called for ‘Hillel off campus’
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This is the third year that families will gather at Re’im to remember their loved ones who were murdered at the Nova festival, but it’s the first time the rave community, including the Nova Tribe Community Association, will be there. ow.ly/4YsC50ZUZ9c
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Oct. 7 survivors and bereaved to hold separate commemorations at Nova site, Tel Aviv
Kumu, formed by October 7 mourners, and Nova Tribe community each plan ceremonies on anniversary of the 2023 Hamas terrorist attack, timed so that both can be attended
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“No institution in North American Jewish life is better positioned than the federation system to build out the leadership ecosystem,” explains Jewish Federations of North America's Shayna Kreisler and Robin Stein:
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Leadership isn’t a pipeline. It’s an ecosystem.
Not long after the Israelites left Egypt, camped in the wilderness with a whole people to govern and no government yet, Moses sat alone from morning until night, judging every dispute in the camp. The line outside his tent never got shorter. His father-in-law, Jethro, told Moses plainly that his approach would wear him out.... Read More
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“It’s a testament to the friends we have here in the City of Calgary and to our Jewish community and our leaders who are constantly going out and making those connections… they really showed up for us today,” said Rob Nagus, CEO of the Calgary Jewish Federation. ow.ly/986150ZUyqj
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Diverse communities unite in Calgary’s Walk with Israel
By Mark Cooper, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – While some 1,000 supporters marched through the damp weather for Calgary’s Walk with Israel, a group of Iranian Canadian allies braved…
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
With Israel’s national elections coming up on Oct. 27, you might have some questions: How does a prime minister get chosen? Do candidates campaign? What about members of the Knesset? Jewish Federations of North America own Dani Wassner breaks it down: ow.ly/v2xC50ZUy2Z
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“Every dollar the community spends on security guards and cameras is a dollar that is not invested in Jewish education, caring for the elderly, and helping people in need,” said Jewish Federations of North America CEO Eric Fingerhut.
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JFNA CEO says American Jewry cannot blame Israel for increased antisemitism | The Jerusalem Post
American Jews are engaging in self blame. They are afraid, forced to live their Jewish lives within confined spaces, and some accuse Israel of causing the surge in antisemitism.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
President Isaac Herzog opened the National Day of Remembrance for Oct. 7, 2023, by lowering the Israeli flag at the President’s Residence to half-mast at 6:29 a.m., which is the exact time at which the onslaught began. ow.ly/N9Tj50ZUy9J
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'An entire nation bows its head and mourns': Israel marks memorial day for Oct. 7
The Jewish state lowered its flags to half-staff at 6:29 a.m. to launch commemorations honoring fallen soldiers and victims of the 2023 assault.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Sheila Katz explained that the credit can bring in billions of dollars to scholarship-granting organizations: “I think we really are looking at something that will lead to transformative gifts for families.” ow.ly/487M50ZUxZf
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What the new ‘Education Freedom’ tax credit guidelines mean for Jewish day schools
With the Treasury Department’s release last week of the long-awaited proposed regulations on the new federal “Education Freedom Tax Credit,” set to take effect in January, major Jewish organizations are gearing up to use it to transform Jewish education in the United States. Unclear until now, one of the most significant elements of the guidelines... Read More
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
What will the polls say with just one week to go before Israel's general election? Join IDF Col. (Ret.) Miri Eisin on Oct. 19 at 2 PM ET for an insider's view of the final stretch and the factors that could decide the outcome. Register here: ow.ly/C4p650ZTZu8
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“Condemning antisemitism in Philadelphia should not be contingent upon one’s position on a conflict thousands of miles away,” said Jason Holtzman, chief of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's JCRC. ow.ly/6MU450ZTZoq
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Pennsylvania state lawmakers hold hearing on Jew-hatred in public schools
"Ultimately, through the continued pressure of legislative action, legal action and strategic communications, we think that we can turn the tide," the North American Values Institute told JNS.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“For the Jewish community, this has the potential to make Jewish day school more affordable and will drastically increase access to Jewish education for generations to come,” said Sheila Katz. ow.ly/q9U050ZTZqL
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Pro-school choice Jewish groups laud Trump admin for rules confirming larger education credits
The federal government’s announcement “literally doubles the potential for this program to transform the math of funding Jewish education in America,” Nathan Diament of the Orthodox Union told JNS.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“The lasting impact of the attacks of Oct. 7th have had a profound impact on the people of Israel and the Jewish people around the world,” said Mark Holz, overseas connections committee chair for Jewish Federation of Cleveland.
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Oct. 7 commemoration to feature prayer, music, reflection
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland will bring community members together on Oct. 7 to commemorate three years since the Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attacks in Israel by Hamas.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“The fact that Jewish communal spending [on security] has shot up 33% is a measure of how much more dangerous life has become for Jewish Americans,” said Eric Fingerhut, Jewish Federations of North America president and CEO
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JFNA study finds American Jewish community spent more than $1 billion on security last year
According to a Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) study published in early September, the American Jewish community spent a record $1.015 billion on community security in 2025, up 33%
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Given that “our Jewish community, as we all know, is very fractured, it’s good that this is a space where we can all come together,” said Jessica Spiegel, senior director of Jewish engagement at the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey. ow.ly/1tqC50ZTYYi
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“With the regulations now released, we urge every governor that has not yet opted in to take the steps necessary to participate. Families should not lose access to these important education scholarships simply because of where they live.” - Sheila Katz, Chief Jewish Life Officer
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Democratic governors face looming deadline to opt in for educational tax credit
While Republicans have embraced the program that is being championed by Jewish community groups, only Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has opted in so far among Democrats
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“The resilience we celebrate in Jewish communities is not an achievement. It is the result of habits practiced over generations.” Read more from Ezra S. Shanken, CEO of the Jewish Federation of British Columbia: ow.ly/7EfT50ZTYSZ
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“I believe that there’s no greater responsibility that we hold collectively than ensuring the safety and security of our community,” said Jim Hartnett, Director of Community-Wide Security at Jewish Federation of Cleveland. ow.ly/yoMP50ZTYR5
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FBI agent teaches active shooter prevention, response
Community members learned how to recognize potential threats and respond during an active shooter situation at a security training on Sept. 16 at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Jack, Joseph
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“While we appreciate the recent increase in NSGP awards for faith-based institutions, the fact that only 23% of NSGP applications were approved this year shows that it’s not enough,” said Jewish Federations of North America CEO Eric Fingerhut. ow.ly/CHCV50ZTYO4
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Jewish Federations of North America board chair Gary Torgow explained that the mission of the Jewish community, "no matter the era or the year or the date, is to nurture and uplift and care for the future of the Jewish people.” ow.ly/lP8M50ZTzy7
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Stephen Gross awarded Bronfman Medal at Federation CJA AGM
Prominent Montreal businessman and philanthropist Stephen Gross was this year's recipient of the Samuel Bronfman Medal during Federation CJA's 109th annual general meeting.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“Unfortunately, the Jewish community has felt a lot of backlash after Oct. 7. So, even though this is a heightened moment, it's not necessarily out of the ordinary for us,” said Emily Benedix, with the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley.
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Jewish community reacts to attempted flight hijacking
Passengers and crew stopped an attempted hijacking on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after authorities say a pilot stabbed his co-pilot and tried to crash the
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“All Canadian Jews need to feel and be safe, just as all Canadians everywhere expect and deserve,” said Steven Shulman, CEO of Jewish Federations of Canada. ow.ly/6Ck150ZTzCU
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Fundraisers for Belleville officer and synagogue surpass initial goals
The campaigns are helping support Const. Jeff Smith and fund security and building repairs at Sons of Jacob Synagogue.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“Jewish organizations and Jewish Pennsylvanians should not be expected to answer for alleged decisions or actions of the Israeli government," said Jason Holtzman, chief of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's JCRC. ow.ly/VnCr50ZTzyU
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Pennsylvania Senate committee hears testimony on antisemitism in schools and across the Commonwealth
A Pennsylvania Senate hearing focused on anti-Semitism in schools and efforts to address reported incidents through education and awareness.
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Jewish Federations of North America applaud Treasury regulations released Thursday for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, a new policy that will help increase access and affordability to Jewish Day Schools: ow.ly/IGUS50ZTzJB
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Jewish Federations of North America @jfederations.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
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 · 30/09/2026
“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 · 30/09/2026
“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 · 30/09/2026
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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