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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 474

JFNA Jewish Federations of North America

Attendees of a Morningstar investment conference walk beneath banners at the McCormick Center in Chicago, June 24, 2010. (M. Spencer Green/AP)
January 8, 2025, 9:47 am
Top asset management firm stops rating human rights risk in Israeli-Palestinian conflict
After scrutiny from pro-Israel groups, Morningstar says situation too complicated, won’t advise on any ‘contiguous territorial disputes’; watchdogs, investors pan ‘mystifying’ move
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Participants hold up signs at the March for Israel rally organized by the Jewish Federations of North America on November 14, 2023, on the National Mall in Washington. (Daryl Perry)
December 7, 2024, 9:50 am
Huge post-October 7 giving boom from overseas brings hope to battered frontlines
With no shortage of organizations trying to help, big philanthropic bodies say they’re working in coordination, each filling a different role, while letting local communities lead
By Sue Surkes
Karen Paikin Barall speaks at a Jewish Federations of North America event Washington, DC, in November. (JTA)
November 19, 2024, 11:16 am
Friction in US Jewish Federations as official said to cheer potential Gaza settlements
Umbrella organization reiterates policy of nonpartisanship after executive apparently expresses excitement at prospect of settlement surge under Trump’s upcoming presidency
By Ron Kampeas
President Isaac Herzog delivers a speech to the audience attending the Jewish Federations' 2024 General Assembly in Washington DC on November 12, 2024. (Charlie Summers/Times of Israel)
November 12, 2024, 10:03 am
Herzog bids farewell to ‘dear friend’ Biden, wishes Trump success at JFNA speech
In first US visit since October 7, president addresses Jewish Federations’ General Assembly, praises Biden ahead of their meeting Tuesday, blames Iran for rising antisemitism
By Charlie Summers
Attendees gather at Nationals Park in Washington DC for a pro-Israel rally organized by the Jewish Federations of North America on November 10, 2024. (Charlie Summers/Times of Israel)
November 11, 2024, 11:12 am
US politicians, hostages’ families address scant crowd at pro-Israel rally in Washington
Event to reaffirm Jewish unity, bipartisan support for Israel sees markedly low turnout in massive venue; Schumer: After Amsterdam, ‘rallies like this needed more than ever’
By Charlie Summers and JTA
Illustrative: Family members of hostages held by terror group Hamas in the Gaza Strip lead a crowd at a rally for the captives' release, in Central Park, New York, March 10, 2024. (Luke Tress via JTA)
October 6, 2024, 12:43 am
Across North America, Jews and their allies prepare for a poignant Oct. 7 commemoration
Falling during the Days of Awe, the anniversary of the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust still painfully resonates – and brings people together – around the world
By Cathryn J. Prince
Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on October 11, 2023. (AP/Fatima Shbair, File)
April 19, 2024, 8:45 pm
Poll: Months into Gaza war, most US Jews feel close to Israel — not its government
72% of Jewish respondents say Israel makes them proud, while nearly two thirds find it hard to support Israeli government’s actions; 28% of all Americans want immediate ceasefire
By Ron Kampeas
March 28, 2024, 2:54 am
Major US Jewish groups object to $30.5 million cut to federal security funding
Spending slashes made across board for Department of Homeland Security as part of last-minute $1.2 trillion package negotiated by Biden, Democratic-led Senate and the GOP-led House
By Ron Kampeas
Women ride a scooter through Kyiv's Maidan Square, past sandbags that spell out 'HELP,' and flags displayed from around the world, in Ukraine, June 25, 2022. (Nariman El-Mofty/AP)
February 26, 2024, 12:51 am
Two years in, Jewish fundraising for Ukraine war has slowed to a trickle
As Russian invasion enters third year, Jewish organizations are seeing donor fatigue as focus also turns to Israel
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
NYC locals enjoy the world's longest challah, baked Jan. 19-20, 2023 with the help of volunteers and local businesses in New York and New Jersey. (Screenshot from Instagram, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 23, 2024, 7:34 pm
35-foot challah in NYC attempts to break Guinness record
Over 200 pounds of dough transformed into world’s longest challah for Jewish Federation of North America’s Shabbat of Love
By julia GERGELY
Illustrative: Julie Platt speaks to participants in the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America in Tel Aviv on April 25, 2023. (Courtesy of JFNA)
December 12, 2023, 10:56 am
Jewish Federations chair Julie Platt helms Penn’s board amid leadership transition
The Penn graduate says it was appropriate for Liz MacGill to step down: ‘The three university presidents testifying in the United States House of Representatives failed’
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Protesters sit blindfolded at a demonstration outside of the United Nations in New York City on behalf of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas terrorists, November 7, 2023. (Sarah Rosen)
November 9, 2023, 11:41 pm
Poll: Most US Jews feel rise in antisemitism, fear Israel-Hamas war to impact safety
Nearly 3 in 10 American Jews know of recent physical acts of violence against community members, most believe hate will continue to spiral
By Ben Sales
At Rutgers Dental School, Holocaust survivor Yelena Olshansky receives free treatment from professor of restorative dentistry Peter L. DeSciscio (Courtesy)
October 2, 2023, 3:55 am
Holocaust survivors school young dentists on ‘trauma-informed’ care in New Jersey
Since 2020, a free clinic at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine has treated 69 Holocaust survivors, many of whom are afflicted with dental diseases due to childhood malnourishment
By Matt Lebovic
Illustrative: New York police secure a Jewish community event in New York City, May 19, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
September 13, 2023, 7:51 am
Ahead of holidays, Jewish and congressional leaders urge increased security funding
Federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program used to secure Jewish institutions falls short of demand as antisemitism spikes in US, Jewish groups say
By Luke Tress
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich leads a meeting of his Religious Zionism party at the Knesset in Jerusalem, May 1, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 12, 2023, 4:55 pm
Smotrich met with two prominent US Jewish leaders during boycotted March visit
Heads of Conference of Presidents and JFNA — two of largest American Jewish umbrella bodies — quietly sat down with hardline minister even as AIPAC, 70+ organizations refused
By Jacob Magid
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