Jewish Federations

Israel allocates NIS 26m. for education excellence centers in northern border communities

Jewish Federations said the government initiative expands a regional education model developed with Homeward/Habaita following the mass evacuations after October 7.

The Western Galilee.
 Druze have been serving in the IDF since the state was born.

University of Haifa unveils program to help Druze after IDF service

STUDENTS PARTICIPATING in the National Days of Jewish Service campus cleanup.

Activating Jewish service through partnerships, collaboration - opinion

Wissahickon Superintendent of Schools Mwenyewe Dawan, second from left, and School Board President Amy Ginsburg, third from left, speak at a press conference on Dec. 19, 2025.

School board votes to fire Pennsylvania principal over antisemitic voice message


Zionist continuity

Only in Israel can Jews – religious or not – live their lives normally like other nations.

A Shabbat talk in a Tel Aviv Synagogue

Netanyahu's speech at the Jewish Federations General Assembly in Jerusalem, Nov. 10. 2013

The prime minister made the opening speech at the conference, held every fifth year in Israel.

Netanyahu GA 370

Rabbi Sacks in Israel to promote idea of compatibility of science and religion

Former chief rabbi of UK to speak at the General Assembly of Jewish Federations of North America.

Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Inside the GA

Meet some of the leading lights of the American Jewish community, currently in Jerusalem for the general assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America.

Michael Gelman 370

Analysis: Jewish groups to focus on US economy

Post-election, Jewish organizations address financial concerns, domestic policies for 2013.

US President Barack Obama at AIPAC 311 (R)

Middle-aged men still rule US Jewish groups

Jewish execs saw wages rise in 2010; top earner made $848,176.

AIPAC_521

'Low turnout by Israelis at GA leaves much to be desired'

MK Wilf notes that she was one of few political officials to travel to Denver: "It shouldn't be our desired relationship with Diaspora Jewry."

Labor MK Einat Wilf

Changing charity

The proposed overhaul Jewish federation giving to Israel reflects the changing relations between an increasingly robust Israel and challenged America.

Israel US flag 311

A 20th-century solution to 21st-century problems

To praise “the ability of our leaders to determine the greatest needs of the Jewish world,” as the Federation does, is anachronistic as the eight-track.

Jewish Federations Logo 311

First ‘Jewish Federation of Israel’ to make debut at GA

"It’s time for Israelis to be less dependent on overseas help," says Takdim Director Arik Rosenblum.

Arik Rosenblum 311