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Media Statement: Jewish Federations on UNESCO’s Dangerous Draft Resolution

Tomorrow the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will consider adopting a resolution that would change the status-quo of the Temple Mount and declare the Western Wall a part of the al-Aksa Mosque compound.

Jewish Federations are bitterly disappointed th…

21 Missions on the Ground in Israel

Missions to Israel continue despite recent violence, with not a single participant deterred. This weekend, 21 Federation groups—including a new Fisher FLIGHT cohort and inaugural missions from El Paso, Virginia Peninsula and Northeastern Pennsylvania—were on the ground to show solidarity.

Federations and Philanthropy News Update, October 19, 2015

The Prime Minister's Council, a premier group of top Federation leaders, meets with President Reuven Rivlin to discuss strengthening the relationship between Israel and Diaspora Jews. Jewish Federations of North America is among the list of Jewish organizations that provide paid parental lea…

GA15: After a Challenging Year, Working Together

GA15: Reflect on a challenging year for Jews around the world and discuss how we can work together for the future. Learn more at a plenary global security roundtable with top political leaders and breakout sessions on guiding your community during difficult times. See the full program and r…

Shabbat of solidarity with Israel will begin tonight

Shabbat of solidarity with Israel will begin tonight, supported by Jewish denominational organizations and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, of which Federations are a member. Rabbis and synagogue leaders are asked to add special prayers in addition to the …

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