Jewish Federations

School board votes to fire Pennsylvania principal over antisemitic voice message

The school district voted unanimously to fire Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Phillip Leddy during a Tuesday special board meeting, replacing him with Susan Kanopka as interim principal.

Wissahickon Superintendent of Schools Mwenyewe Dawan, second from left, and School Board President Amy Ginsburg, third from left, speak at a press conference on Dec. 19, 2025.
A drone picture of family and supporters gathering as former Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot returns home after leaving the hospital, following his release from captivity in Gaza, in Mevaseret Zion, Israel, October 19, 2025

After $908m. in wartime aid, Jewish Federations of North America pivot to ‘Rebuild Israel’

BUTTERFLY EFFECT: Even a tiny change sets up unpredictable outcomes.

Partnering for progress: Amitim founder on helping Israelis get out of the rut - opinion

A classroom at the Darchei Torah Boys School in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York on May 16, 2018

New York becomes latest experiment in subsidies for Jewish day school tuition


Inside the GA

Meet some of the leading lights of the American Jewish community, currently in Jerusalem for the general assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America.

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Analysis: Jewish groups to focus on US economy

Post-election, Jewish organizations address financial concerns, domestic policies for 2013.

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Middle-aged men still rule US Jewish groups

Jewish execs saw wages rise in 2010; top earner made $848,176.

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'Low turnout by Israelis at GA leaves much to be desired'

MK Wilf notes that she was one of few political officials to travel to Denver: "It shouldn't be our desired relationship with Diaspora Jewry."

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Changing charity

The proposed overhaul Jewish federation giving to Israel reflects the changing relations between an increasingly robust Israel and challenged America.

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A 20th-century solution to 21st-century problems

To praise “the ability of our leaders to determine the greatest needs of the Jewish world,” as the Federation does, is anachronistic as the eight-track.

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First ‘Jewish Federation of Israel’ to make debut at GA

"It’s time for Israelis to be less dependent on overseas help," says Takdim Director Arik Rosenblum.

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Ethiopian Israelis reject possible project head appointment

Over past few weeks, elements in community voiced anger over Roni Akele's appointment to lead project dealing with needs of immigrants.

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January 11: Works both ways

If orthodox rabbis' view is correct and removing organs is sixth commandment, then they should advise them not to accept donated organs.

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Federation’s GA offers big names, reaches out to young

Over 600 college students receive subsidies to attend New Orleans conference set to feature, Joe Biden, Netanyahu, Barak, Livni.

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