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Jack Ukeles, researcher of Jewish communities, dies at 89 years old in Jerusalem
Ukeles, who died July in Jerusalem at the age of 89, was widely and deeply admired as well for his integrity, wisdom, and compassion on both a personal and professional level.
Major Jewish groups pull out of NYC mayor's interfaith breakfast
New York leaders light menorah after Bondi Bay attack, call for Jewish solidarity and pride
Bishop Robert Stearns leads delegation of Evangelical leaders to Israel
‘Jews must not lose their moral compass’: The flawed reasoning behind Gaza aid donation - opinion
Many Diaspora communities are prone to making concessions about Israel’s conduct to ease their own sense of guilt.
Jew vs. Jew rhetoric breaks hearts in bitter internal debate on Gaza war
UJA-Federation of New York’s $1m Gaza aid pledge sparks heated debate in Jewish circles, expanding deep rifts over war, values, and Jewish identity.
UJA-Federation pledges $1m for Gaza aid, citing ‘the Jewish imperative’ to act
UJA CEO Eric Goldstein condemned Hamas for holding hostages, obstructing aid and provoking the conflict, but said that the Jewish community is nevertheless compelled to help alleviate the suffering.
How American Jews are helping Israel’s communities near Gaza rebuild and return to life
UJA-Federation’s Project Horizon provides vital support to Kibbutz Erez and nearby communities, aiding recovery and resilience in the wake of the October 7 attack.
Wesley LePatner, Blackstone exec. and Jewish community member among New York shooting victims
Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's Special Envoy for combating antisemitism, identified LePatner and called her "an incredible, dedicated, beautiful, and beloved leader."
UJA-Federation: A lifeline for Nova survivors in Israel’s darkest hour
As the two-year anniversary of Oct. 7 approaches, UJA-Federation continues to provide long-term support to its ‘family’ of those affected most
Eric S. Goldstein to step down as CEO of UJA-Federation of New York
In a statement Tuesday announcing his departure, Goldstein reflected on a tenure marked by several communal crises, bracketed by two wars in Gaza and including the COVID pandemic.
Israel must take on greater role in ensuring Jewish continuity - opinion
We had an excellent spokesperson in Eylon Levy, an Oxford graduate, who made a positive impact on each one of his TV appearances and online presentations. He was dismissed from the position.
UJA-Federation of New York's midtown office building evacuated
The condition of the non-load-bearing wall, which is cracked and collapsing, prompted the building's water to be shut off.
Dozens of NYC rabbis urge UJA to support ceasefire and hostage deal
NYC rabbis are pressing the UJA-Federation of New York to support a ceasefire deal for the release of Israeli hostages in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
