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In this courtroom artist's sketch, defendant Jeffrey Epstein, center, sits with attorneys Martin Weinberg, left, and Marc Fernich during his arraignment in New York federal court, July 8, 2019. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)
July 14, 2019, 4:23 pm
Tax records show Jeffrey Epstein gave $50,000 to UJA-Federation in 2017
Donation to umbrella Jewish philanthropy group was one of a number the billionaire sex offender made through his charity Gratitude America
By Ben Sales
Illustrative: A trader points to a the trading terminal screen showing the S&P 500 Index. (AFP PHOTO / DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS)
April 5, 2017, 12:11 pm
Federations donate to Israel, but most of their investments go anywhere but
With $90 billion at their discretion, why are the majority of Jewish funds and federations not only skipping Israel, but investing in ‘enemy’ countries?
By Cathryn J. Prince
A general view of the New York City skyline during on July 11, 2016 (Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for New Era/AFP)
July 21, 2016, 5:37 am
At $153.4m, NY federation campaign grows for 7th straight year
CEO says that at a challenging time, ‘we’re particularly grateful to our donors for their extraordinary generosity’
By JTA
Jerry Silverman, CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, speaking at the umbrella group's General Assembly in Jerusalem, Nov. 7, 2013. (Flash90/via JTA)
November 7, 2015, 5:21 am
Ahead of the GA, what Jewish federations actually do
As 3,000 gather for annual assembly, here’s a primer on the groups from across North America that harness the collective power of the Jewish community
By Uriel Heilman
July 14, 2015, 1:52 am
NY Jewish federation raises $207.8M
Donations for philanthropy group said up 10 percent from last year
By JTA
Many victims of sex trafficking say they don't choose the life and cannot extricate themselves from it. (Shutterstock via JTA)
August 16, 2013, 7:02 pm
Jewish groups ramp up response to sex trafficking
Community organizations join growing global movement to fight exploitation
By Josh Lipowsky
The frequency of interfaith weddings has convinced even many Orthodox Jews to revise their approach to couples of mixed background. (Illustrative photo courtesy of Ashley Novack/JTA)
August 8, 2013, 10:37 pm
The war over intermarriage has been lost. Now what?
Across the spectrum of observance, Jewish leaders are embracing rather than shunning Jews and their gentile partners
By Uriel Heilman
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)
May 16, 2013, 10:36 pm
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’
Illustrative photo of Hasidic men walking in Brooklyn. (Gedalya Gottdenger/Creative Commons/JTA)
February 19, 2013, 5:25 pm
Turf battles follow Haredi population surge in NY
Community’s growth into traditionally black and Hispanic neighborhoods leads to tensions over real estate
By Gil Shefler
Illustrative photo of Hasidic men walking in Brooklyn. (Gedalya Gottdenger/Creative Commons/JTA)
January 24, 2013, 3:38 am
New study looks at New York Jews, by the numbers
Recently released figures show who goes to synagogue, who visits Israel and who’s having the most children
By Gil Shefler
Illustrative: a Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly conference. (Eric Stephenson for JFNA via JTA)
November 8, 2012, 3:20 pm
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
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