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#JewishFederations build flourishing communities in over 350 places across North America and in 70 countries around the world and Israel.
“On Shabbat we celebrate the things that are important but not urgent.” - Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Happy Thanksgiving! Jewish Federations of North America wish you a peaceful and joyful day, full of gratitude and connection with loved ones.
November 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Jewish Federations of North America mourn the heartbreaking return of the body of Dror Or, murdered at age 48 during the Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Be’eri and posthumously taken into Gaza by Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Our full statement: https://ow.ly/Ce2F50XyjpP
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“Transitioning from immediate crisis management, the #GeneralAssembly announced the conclusion of a record-breaking Israel Emergency Campaign and unveiled the ‘Rebuild Israel’ initiative.” https://ow.ly/mtqP50Xx1ip
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
You're invited to join a network of Jewish communal professionals who share ideas, support one another, and build a culture of belonging. Click to learn about the monthly meetings of the Jewish Belonging Coalition Professional Network: https://ow.ly/V61950XuW2S
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“Our global Jewish community needs leaders who can serve at the highest levels, and can look forward with strength in support of Jewish peoplehood,” said Ben Schindler, Associate Vice President of Jewish Federations of North America's National Young Leadership Cabinet https://ow.ly/wEk650XuVrp
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
“Jewish communal professionals are the backbone of our community—they build bridges, nurture connections, and ensure that Jewish life continues to thrive,” said Eric Fingerhut, president and CEO of Jewish Federations of North America. https://ow.ly/c59T50XuPbO
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“Safety today cannot only be measured by security cameras and guard posts. Antisemitism has seeped into mainstream life, our schools, workplaces, universities, and online spaces,” said Jewish Federations of North America's Shira Hutt #GeneralAssembly https://ow.ly/Ikvv50Xufuc
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“One of the major goals of this #GeneralAssembly is to put us firmly on a path to a long-term investment in the recovery and rebuilding needs in Israel,” said Jewish Federations of North America's National Campaign Chair David Heller: https://ow.ly/hZwF50XufqQ
November 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
“Jews are rolling up their sleeves and saying, we will not let them win. This is our country. This is our society.” - Richard Marceau, Vice President, External Affairs and General Counsel, CIJA, at the #GeneralAssembly
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“We know that safety today can't only be measured by security cameras and guard posts alone because the threats we are facing are not only physical - they're social, political, and cultural.” - Jewish Federations of North America's Shira Hutt #GeneralAssembly https://ow.ly/9Gc950Xt83h
November 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
“We have these opportunities, and they come out of the crisis of the last two years, all of them, but this is our chance to address them,” said Eric Fingerhut, Jewish Federations of North America's President and CEO, of the upcoming #GeneralAssembly: https://ow.ly/XKjn50XrPso
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"The Sabbath is not a day of rest for the sake of rest, but a day of rest for the sake of man."
– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Rahm Emanuel and Scott Jennings take center stage at the 2025 #GeneralAssembly to confront hatred from both sides of the aisle. This is the conversation our moment demands: generalassembly.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Through their support for Save Ukraine, the largest humanitarian organization dedicated to rescuing kidnapped Ukrainian children from Russia, Jewish Federations of North America have helped rescue 137 Ukrainian children: https://ow.ly/jBs350Xrjna
November 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Jewish Federations of North America are deeply relieved that the lapse in SNAP benefits is coming to an end and that Congress has funded the program for the full fiscal year, but our relief is tempered by the urgency of what comes next. Our full statement: https://ow.ly/t69550XqS7u
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 AM
There are a few days left to secure your spot at the 2025 #GeneralAssembly in Washington, D.C.! Join thousands of Jewish leaders from around the world for inspirational speakers and critical discussions about the future of Jewish life in Israel and around the world. Generalassembly.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
With the government shutdown, access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) remains uncertain. Take a moment to ask Congress to ensure that SNAP benefits continue without interruption: https://ow.ly/zsaI50Xqa4K
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
As antisemitism escalates, Jewish students are under attack from K-12 classrooms to college campuses. Help develop solutions to protect them at the 2025 #GeneralAssembly. Registration closes soon: generalassembly.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
On #VeteransDay, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication.
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Jewish Federations of North America are relieved that, after more than eleven long years in Gaza, the body of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin has finally been returned home to Israel.

Read our full statement: https://ow.ly/EjTx50XpHcH
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
“As Israel begins to turn the page and its needs transition from emergency to rebuilding, it’s time for the 141 Federations in our system to prioritize and further our efforts to Rebuild Israel,” said Eric D. Fingerhut. https://ow.ly/2u3T50XpyMy
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Mazel tov to Rabbi Angela Buchdahl! Her memoir, “Heart of a Stranger,” landed on the New York Times Bestseller list in its first week. You can hear from the Rabbi in person at the 2025 #GeneralAssembly; register at generalassembly.org
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
“We are using this unfortunate incident as a chance to share with ... lawmakers the need for funding to support the robust security infrastructure that in this case was vital to preventing a potential attack.” - Margaret Norman, Director, JCRC of Birmingham https://ow.ly/ylS350XoBrS
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Jewish Federations of North America mark the solemn anniversary of Kristallnacht, the "Night of Broken Glass,” which signaled an escalation in the persecution of Jews in Europe. We honor the past by protecting the future with our promise: Never Again.
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM