Jewish Federations of North America

Real allies don't disappear when times get tough

After October 7 exposed the silence of many supposed allies, it's time to build deeper community relationships based on shared values - not convenience - and clear stances on Israel and Hamas.

By EVAN BERNSTEIN
16/02/2025

Returning to Israel educational travel is essential for Jewish identity

The ceasefire agreement offers not only a glimmer of hope for Israel educational travel, but also a crucial opportunity for Israeli society to invest in restrengthening this field.

By SHELLEY KEDAR , ANNA LANGER
13/02/2025

JFNA's Julie Platt: Love between Israel and Diaspora never been stronger

President Isaac Herzog's decision to award Platt and other honorees was "especially poignant and meaningful because it's being given to leaders in the Diaspora."

Independent Schools event apologizes for speaker's anti-Israel rhetoric

Jewish groups said a keynote speaker at a National Association of Independent Schools conference to label Israel as a racist endeavor engaged in genocide.

Building stronger connections with Israel through Masa

Programs in Israel have always been important, particularly long-term ones, but their importance has been magnified tenfold this past year.

By MEIR HOLTZ
10/12/2024

Jewish groups welcome Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as vital for stability

Jewish leaders welcome the recently announced ceasefire deal, emphasizing the need for security and peace throughout Israel.

US Jews are no longer arguing about what is needed, rather how to implement it

There was a shift in her that many of us could relate to, a feeling that the events of Oct. 7 had flipped a switch within, prioritizing Jewish identity in ways that hadn’t been fully realized before.

13/11/2024

Sheryl Sandberg: I sit on this stage as a proud Zionist and a proud Jew

Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg delivers an emotional address on her post-October 7 transformation, urging Jewish leaders to combat rising antisemitism and campus bias.

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