For the Platt brothers, Yom Haatzmaut is a family affair
Ben, Henry and Jonah Platt share why participating in JFNA's Worldwide Virtual Celebration for Israel's Independence Day is so important to them. Read more.
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Jewish American communities to host 'virtual' Independence Day
Eric D. Fingerhut, President and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America said that despite the current lockdown, a number of Jewish organizations in the US still planned to hold "virtual" Yom Haatzmaut (Israel Independence Day) celebrations. Read more.
JFNA plans global virtual celebration for Israel’s Independence Day
The Jewish Federations of North America are hosting a Facebook Live worldwide celebration of Israel’s Independence Day on Wednesday, April 29. Read more.
Chabad shooting, one year later: Seeking light in the darkness
The San Diego Jewish community marks one year since the tragic attack at Chabad of Poway. Read more.
Yom HaShoah: A Day to Remember, A Day to Make a Difference
"This Yom HaShoah, as we mourn the murder of six million Jews, we must also remember the survivors alive today, in this country and around the world, who need our help. Holocaust survivors are our teachers and our role models. They compel us to confront bigotry and intolerance, and to embrac…