Jewish Federations Statement on Release of Evan Gershkovich

Jewish Federations of North America are overjoyed and relieved at the news of Evan Gershkovich’s release, along with the release of Paul Whelan and other political prisoners.

It has been 491 days since Russia wrongfully detained Evan, a Wall Street Journal reporter trying to do his job i…

Jewish Federations urge Senate to expand Child Tax Credit

The Child Tax Credit is one of the most effective tools available for fighting poverty and giving children a better future.

 
The last time the credit was expanded, child poverty rates dropped by almost a third, lifting 5.3 million people, including more than 2.9 million children out of po…

Sheryl Sandberg, Israeli President Herzog to Headline General Assembly

During one of the most critical times for American Jews, Jewish Federations are proud to announce that Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Sheryl Sandberg will speak at our General Assembly in Washington, DC this November 10-12.
  
Opening with an "Evening of Unity," this year's General Ass…

Jewish Federations, Hillel, ADL, AJC, CoP Urge Colleges to Prepare for Fall

Emergency Aid Sent to Majdal Shams After Terror Attack

The Jewish Federations of North America, The Jewish Agency for Israel, and Keren Hayesod announced 600,000 NIS in special emergency aid, provided on behalf of world Jewry, to the heads of the Druze community in Majdal Shams. The funding is a demonstration of solidarity on behalf of the Jewis…