Pittsburgh Federation head to offer message of unity at torch lighting

Pittsburgh's Federation President and CEO will represent the Diaspora at Israel’s Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration. Read more.

On Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israeli President Rivlin thanks Diaspora Jews

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin sends a letter thanking Diaspora Jews for their contributions to Israeli society; read letter here

Celebrating Shabbat in Poway, a week after the deadly shooting

POWAY, Calif. (JTA) — “Those who are standing can remain standing,” Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein joked, a nod to the standing-room-only crowd that had packed Chabad of Poway for Friday night services. For many of those who filled the sanctuary, showing up was an act of faith, of solidarity,…

Fragile cease-fire takes hold between Israel and Gaza after weekend attacks

JERUSALEM — A tentative cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militant groups in Gaza appeared to have taken hold Monday morning, bringing a short but deadly bout of cross-border fighting to an end as abruptly as it had started. At least 22 Palestinians, including militants and childre…

Why aren't Diaspora Jews safe yet?

Jewish organizations should take a “holistic approach” to security, strengthening themselves physically, mentally and spiritually, says the head of Jewish Federations' Secure Community Network (SCN). Read more.