27,000 Jews made aliyah in 2016 according to early estimates from the Federation-funded Jewish Agency for Israel. Aliyah numbers—particularly from Western countries—remain at an overall high compared to averages of the past 15 years.
As we begin this new year, Federations and communities are proud to support Hillel International's extraordinary work, ensuring that a Jewish flame continues to burn brightly on our campuses, writes JFNA President & CEO Jerry Silverman. Read more.
Sixteen Jewish institutions across twelve states received near-simultaneous bomb threats Wednesday morning; Secure Communities Network is advising the communities.
Know a great rising Jewish leader? National Young Leadership Cabinet is now recruiting for its 2017 class! Members develop critical philanthropic and leadership skills, and join an alumni network of more than 4,000 changemakers advancing Jewish communities. For more information, email Lis…
The first-ever federal guidelines on Holocaust-survivor care were issued last night. Federations were a major advocate and key researcher on the guidance, part of our ongoing effort to better serve this vulnerable population. Learn more and read the guidelines.
