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Federations' statement on ICC ruling

The ICC has made a historically unjust decision in issuing arrest warrants for Israel’s democratically elected leaders and defense officials, who for 14 months have been fighting a war they did not start or want in response to a genocidal terrorist organization’s unprovoked attack. This …

Marking 1,000 days of war with 1,000 Jewish Federation volunteers

On February 24, 2022, the world watched as Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine. Today marks day 1,000 of the war in Ukraine, and many people have long lost interest in what’s happening in that part of the world.
  

But Jewish Federations haven’t forgotten Ukraine. In fact, …

Jewish Federations urge Congress to increase security funding

Jewish Federations thank the Senate for restoring Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding to $305 million, but urge Congress that the figure still falls short of the need.


“Reversing last year’s cut to annual NSGP funding is an important step, but unfortunately this level of funding i…

Sandberg at General Assembly: I am a proud Zionist

Sheryl Sandberg, founder of Lean In and former COO of Meta, said Tuesday at the Jewish Federations of North America’s annual General Assembly in Washington, DC that she has come to embrace her Jewish and Zionist identities since the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel.
 

“I am female,…

Harold Grinspoon Foundation announces new award at General Assembly

Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) proudly announced the launch of the Grinspoon Amber Awards at the Jewish Federations of North America's 2024 General Assembly gathering in Washington DC. These annual awards will honor five exceptional professionals in the Jewish communal field, celebrating …

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