At Federation urging, USDA Expands Kosher Food Support for Food Pantries

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will increase by 50% the number of kosher food products that are available in the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program, a federal program that provides surplus food to food banks and pantries. Jewish Federations have advocated for …

Jewish Federations press Morningstar on anti-Israel bias

Jewish Federations and the Crisis in Ukraine: July 14, 2022

After 140 days of fighting, the fighting in Ukraine continues unabated. As the war approaches its fifth month, Jewish Federations and our partners continue to work together to ensure that urgent relief reaches the neediest, including both refugees who have fled as well as those remaining in …

Jewish Federations Condemn Vote to Declare Israel Apartheid State

In response to the overture approved this Friday by the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s International Engagement Committee that defined Israel as an apartheid state, Jewish Federations of North America have issued the following statement:

"Jewish Federations are not surprised by the latest a…

Resolution Demanding Israeli Government Secure Worshippers at Kotel

In response to recent acts of violence at the Kotel, Jewish Federations introduced a resolution that was passed at the Jewish Agency for Israel Board of Governors plenary, urging the Israeli government to take immediate action to ensure the safety of all worshippers at the site. The resolut…