American Jewish World Service

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Trump’s cuts to foreign aid budget are dangerous and inhumane

The president's proposal would undermine American leadership and harm the most vulnerable people in the world, writes the head of American Jewish World Service.

By Robert Bank

Jewish groups, pols say Trump budget is bad for Israel and other US interests

AIPAC and the American Jewish Committee argue that foreign assistance, set for a 31 percent cut, is essential to national security needs.

Ruth Messinger to step down as head of American Jewish World Service

Messinger, who has guided the international relief organization to prominence since taking over in 1998, will be succeeded by executive vice president Robert Bank.