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Jewish Community Security Spending Surpasses $1 Billion, New Data Shows

A week ahead of the High Holidays, when more Jews gather in synagogues than any other time of year, new Jewish Federations of North America data shows that the community’s spending on security has hit a record high, surpassing $1 billion a year ($1.015b). 

 

This data reflects the cost of …

350 emerging Federation leaders tackle challenges at Cabinet Retreat

In early August, the National Young Leadership Cabinet gathered in Minneapolis for its annual retreat, convening more than 350 Federation volunteer and professional leaders, including 115 new Cabinet members. As Jewish Federations’ premier leadership development program, Cabinet inspires the…

Honey, Petitions, and Gratitude: One Mitzvah A Day Comes to Annapolis

On a single day this month, 10 volunteers walked into the Maryland State House carrying thank-you petitions signed by 2,789 people for every elected official in the state — and 200 jars of kosher, Maryland-made honey. And while most visits to the State House come with an ask, this one didn't…

FBI: Jews targeted in 64% of all religious hate crimes in 2025

According to the FBI’s latest data, anti-Jewish hate crimes accounted for nearly two-thirds – or 64% - of all religiously motivated hate crimes in 2025. Despite being just 2% of the U.S. population, American Jews were the most-targeted religious group and the second-most targeted for hate cr…

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