Top Jewish organizations launch disability inclusion program
The Jewish Federations of North America and the Ruderman Family Foundation launched a program offering employment opportunities to young people with disabilities. More ▸
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Head of Jewish security named to gov’t advisory panel
The top security official for Jewish organizations was named to a consulting body to the Department of Homeland Security. More ▸
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Jewish Federations gives to Colo. flood victims, opens online fund
The Jewish Federations of North America provided $50,000 in emergency aid to help Colorado flooding victims and opened an online donation fund. More ▸
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North American federations back Sharansky’s Kotel compromise
The Jewish Federations of North America’s board of trustees passed a resolution supporting Natan Sharansky’s proposed compromise on egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall. More ▸
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Jewish groups join effort to help Oklahoma tornado victims
Jewish groups are joining the effort to help those displaced by the tornado in suburban Oklahoma City. More ▸
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Congress extends Lautenberg amendment
By Ron KampeasAn extension to the Lautenberg Amendment, a law facilitating immigration for victims of religious persecution, including Jews, was included in the funding bill passed by Congress. More ▸
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Jewish groups announce new Sandy relief
Two Jewish-affiliated groups announced new relief for victims of superstorm Sandy. More ▸
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JFNA joins array of charities testifying in favor of deduction
By Ron KampeasJewish organizational officials were among more than 40 nonprofit officials testifying in Congress in support of keeping the charitable tax deduction. More ▸
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House clears path for disaster funding for religious institutions
By Ron KampeasThe U.S. House of Representatives easily passed legislation that makes clearer the eligibility of religious institutions for disaster relief. More ▸
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Op-Ed: Advocacy needed to push initiatives for the disabled
A Jewish Federations of North America official urges the Jewish community to speak up for the Community First Choice option in Medicaid and the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act. More ▸
