The Jewish federation in Houston is considering suspending its dues to the United Jewish Communities, federation insiders have confirmed. In a letter circulated to 20 large- to intermediate-sized federations last month, the Houston federation said the national system “had lost its way,” according to the Forward newspaper, which first reported the letter. Houston cited what it said were flaws in decision making and overseas allocations.
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