End of Congress’ year brings odd reversal on Jewish priorities
Why are Jewish groups suddenly heartened by Congress’ domestic progress but anxious about foreign policy? More ▸
Jewish Federations of North America
-
-
Biden: White House to help Holocaust survivors
Vice President Joe Biden said the White House will work with the Jewish community to help Holocaust survivors living in poverty. More ▸
-
Free tuition? Jewish preschool leaders say money’s not the problem
By Julie WienerWhy are Jewish preschool leaders unenthusiastic about free tuition? More ▸
-
White House talks Iran deal with Jewish groups
The White House held at least two phone calls with Jewish leaders to explain aspects of the interim sanctions-for-nuclear-rollbacks deal between Iran and major powers. More ▸
-
Grappling with Pew at the G.A.
By Ben SalesAt the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly in Jerusalem this week, delegates debated the results of a survey showing a dramatic falloff in Jewish affiliation in America. More ▸
-
Jewish typhoon relief efforts
Jewish groups are raising money to help the Philippines. More ▸
-
Netanyahu in G.A. speech continues ‘bad deal’ mantra on Iran
In an address on the opening night of the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed his hard line against Iran’s nuclear program. More ▸
-
Jerry Silverman: Not just talk when federations meet in Israel for G.A.
Jerry Silverman, CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, says debate and action will distinguish this year’s General Assembly, slated for Nov. 10-12 in Jerusalem, from past G.A. conferences. More ▸
-
Homeland Security officials to brief Jewish leaders on cyber security
U.S. Homeland Security officials will advise Jewish organizations on cyber security, a “primary” area of concern according to the body that advises Jewish groups on security issues. More ▸
-
Survey: Jewish community endowments rise 7.6 percent
Jewish community foundation-managed endowments increased 7.6 percent in 2012 over the previous year, a new survey found. More ▸
