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.
After $908m. in wartime aid, Jewish Federations of North America pivot to ‘Rebuild Israel’
Partnering for progress: Amitim founder on helping Israelis get out of the rut - opinion
New York becomes latest experiment in subsidies for Jewish day school tuition
New US Congress to be sworn in – what’s on Jewish orgs’ agenda?
For US Jewish organizations, the new Congress will mean seeking consensus between Republicans and Democrats to promote bills on issues important for the community.
Jews of Ukraine will spread the light of Hanukkah despite the war with Russia
The war with Russia has led to the departure of 50,000 Jews from Ukraine, as well as the deaths and injuries of hundreds of Jewish community members.
Israel coalition partners’ positions, statements 'create risk for Jewish communities' - JFNA head
Julie Platt: The public discussions on posts and statements of some potential ministers is creating a "moment of risk for Israel."
New Mexico’s cash-strapped, lawsuit-plagued Jewish federation announces closure
After a series of legal and boardroom battles, the Jewish Federation of New Mexico announced that it is shutting down.
US Jewish communities increase security by 42% amid rising antisemitism
Jewish Federations launched last year a $130 million LiveSecure initiative, the largest security campaign in the history of the North American Jewish community.
Florida federations preparing to send aid to communities hit by 'Ian'
The Jewish Federations of North America chair, Julie Platt, told The Jerusalem Post, "It’s clear that many communities in Ian’s path will have significant needs"
JFNA has resettled over 30,000 Ukrainian refugees, will raise $100m. - report
Funds raised by JRNA have been directed to over 50 organizations providing humanitarian aid and relief to refugees in Ukraine and neighboring countries.
Holocaust Survivor’s Assistance Program receives $10m. in funds
Approximately one-third of the Holocaust survivors in the US are estimated to be living in poverty, according to the JFNA.
Providing a security umbrella for the Jewish community
The Jewish Federations of North America mobilize to help Ukrainian Jews and strengthen personal security for US Jews.
Harassment lawsuits shake New Mexico’s Jewish community
Allegations against the CEO of the Jewish Federation of New Mexico have set off a crisis in New Mexico's Jewish community.