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Topic: Jewish Federations of North America

May 16, 2013
10:36 pm

As the American ambassador to the UN, Susan Rice delivered an ardent defense of Israel during the IDF's November operation against Hamas. (Paulo Filgueiras/UN via JTA)

Jewish leaders discuss Mideast with UN ambassador

Community heads broach peace process and other regional topics with Susan Rice; describe meeting as ‘productive and warm’

April 29, 2013
11:07 am

US officials address inaugural Jewish security confab

Sessions deal with securing day schools and applying for federal funds to secure Jewish institutions

March 22, 2013
11:52 pm

US President Barack Obama delivers a speech at the Jerusalem Convention Center, March 21 (photo credit: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Obama’s Israel visit wins over Jews at home

Every side of the American Jewish debate over Israeli-Palestinian peace found something to cheer about

By Haviv Rettig Gur

February 20, 2013
5:16 am

At Mazel Academy in Brooklyn, Torah scrolls were unrolled to dry after being damaged by floodwaters from Hurricane Sandy (Ben Harris/JTA)

Jewish groups at odds over hurricane relief

Bill granting FEMA funds to Sandy-damaged synagogues sparks uncharacteristic response

By Ron Kampeas

December 26, 2012
6:47 am

William Daroff of the Jewish Federations of North America (courtesy JFNA website)

Jewish federations bid to save billions in lost charity from ‘fiscal cliff’ fallout

William Daroff, head of public policy for JFNA: ‘Whatever cuts are made shouldn’t be made disproportionately on the backs of vulnerable populations’

By Haviv Rettig Gur

December 1, 2012
6:17 am

JFNA fights to preserve charitable tax deductions

Jewish groups organize as US government searches for more sources of revenue

December 1, 2012
3:45 am

Jewish federations boost cybersecurity training

Organizations see need for improved online defense after multiple hacking attacks in recent months

November 23, 2012
10:10 am

The shores lining the heavily Jewish Seagate community in Brooklyn remained littered with ruins more than three weeks after Hurricane Sandy. (Chavie Lieber/JTA)

Effects of Hurricane Sandy fade — except for those hit hardest

Jewish charities among the groups still actively dispersing aid, but public attention has mostly moved on

By Chavie Lieber

November 14, 2012
4:23 am

A rainbow flag of Israel at the gay pride parade in Jerusalem. (photo credit: Flash90)

First-of-its-kind LGBT ‘equality index’ calls on Jewish groups to strengthen inclusion policies

Fewer than 10% of groups surveyed on LGBT policies responded, but major groups such as JDC, JFNA, Hillel are aware of LGBT inclusion and willing to do more, report finds

By Haviv Rettig Gur

November 13, 2012
1:23 am

Jewish Federations’ General Assembly gathering briefly evacuated

Delegates told there was a water pressure problem in Baltimore Convention Center

By Haviv Rettig Gur

November 12, 2012
2:59 am

Rabbi Rick Jacobs (photo credit: Ben Fink Shapiro/Union for Reform Judaism)

Young Jews not finding what they need in the community, Reform leader tells communal heads

Rabbi Rick Jacobs opens Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly by lamenting disaffiliation

By Haviv Rettig Gur

November 8, 2012
3:20 pm

The Jewish Federations of North America expect 3,500 participants at this year's General Assembly in Baltimore, but anticipates potential complications in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. (Eric Stephenson for JFNA via JTA)

Recovery on the agenda at Jewish Federations’ annual summit

Slammed by Hurricane Sandy and still below pre-recession levels of fundraising, US Jewish organizations are getting creative — and making cuts — to serve their communities

By Neil Rubin and JTA Staff

November 7, 2012
11:16 am

David Harris, the president of the National Jewish Democratic Council, speaking to a British journalist outside the NJDC bus in Charlotte N.C., Sept. 3 (photo credit: Ron Kampeas/JTA)

Obama wins big among Jews, with 69%-30% victory over Romney

Despite millions of dollars spent and unprecedented grass-roots work by Republican Jewish groups, exit polls of Jewish voters show only slight decline in support for Democrats

By Haviv Rettig Gur

November 5, 2012
5:44 am

A volunteer helps sort through donations at Hoboken High School in Hoboken, New Jersey, on Sunday as surrounding neighborhoods remain without power due to damage caused by superstorm Sandy (photo credit: AP/John Minchillo)

Jewish groups offer many ways to help in hurricane relief efforts

A week after Sandy, online forums call for volunteers and donations to help the worst-hit areas in NY and NJ

By Haviv Rettig Gur

November 2, 2012
11:37 pm

‘Our insurance papers are underwater’

Left reeling by Hurricane Sandy, US Jewish communities face deluged day school, ruined Torahs and difficulties even estimating the damage

By Ben Harris

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The Times of Israel

The one-stop news site
covering Israel, the region and
the Jewish people worldwide

Founding editor:
David Horovitz

Fair, fresh and fast

The Jewish world's
fastest-growing
news site

Topic: Jewish Federations of North America

Jewish leaders discuss Mideast with UN ambassador

Community heads broach peace process and other regional topics with Susan Rice; describe meeting as ‘productive and warm’

US officials address inaugural Jewish security confab

Sessions deal with securing day schools and applying for federal funds to secure Jewish institutions

Obama’s Israel visit wins over Jews at home

Every side of the American Jewish debate over Israeli-Palestinian peace found something to cheer about

Jewish groups at odds over hurricane relief

Bill granting FEMA funds to Sandy-damaged synagogues sparks uncharacteristic response

Jewish federations bid to save billions in lost charity from ‘fiscal cliff’ fallout

William Daroff, head of public policy for JFNA: ‘Whatever cuts are made shouldn’t be made disproportionately on the backs of vulnerable populations’

JFNA fights to preserve charitable tax deductions

Jewish groups organize as US government searches for more sources of revenue

Jewish federations boost cybersecurity training

Organizations see need for improved online defense after multiple hacking attacks in recent months

Effects of Hurricane Sandy fade — except for those hit hardest

Jewish charities among the groups still actively dispersing aid, but public attention has mostly moved on

First-of-its-kind LGBT ‘equality index’ calls on Jewish groups to strengthen inclusion policies

Fewer than 10% of groups surveyed on LGBT policies responded, but major groups such as JDC, JFNA, Hillel are aware of LGBT inclusion and willing to do more, report finds

Jewish Federations’ General Assembly gathering briefly evacuated

Delegates told there was a water pressure problem in Baltimore Convention Center

Young Jews not finding what they need in the community, Reform leader tells communal heads

Rabbi Rick Jacobs opens Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly by lamenting disaffiliation

Recovery on the agenda at Jewish Federations’ annual summit

Slammed by Hurricane Sandy and still below pre-recession levels of fundraising, US Jewish organizations are getting creative — and making cuts — to serve their communities

Obama wins big among Jews, with 69%-30% victory over Romney

Despite millions of dollars spent and unprecedented grass-roots work by Republican Jewish groups, exit polls of Jewish voters show only slight decline in support for Democrats

Jewish groups offer many ways to help in hurricane relief efforts

A week after Sandy, online forums call for volunteers and donations to help the worst-hit areas in NY and NJ

‘Our insurance papers are underwater’

Left reeling by Hurricane Sandy, US Jewish communities face deluged day school, ruined Torahs and difficulties even estimating the damage

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