The Jewish Federations of North America

“The county’s swift and vital action...resulted in funding being arranged in just six days after the JCRC raised urgent concerns about increased threats to local communities tied to the situation in the Middle East,” said @rhalber. ow.ly/bCvY50YP9eW

We are proud to support our core partners @JewishAgency in Operation “Wings of Dawn,” which is bringing India’s B'nei Menashe community to Israel. ow.ly/hvu150YP9n1

“The book is about two things and two things only, and that is love and pain,” said Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of Hersh, who was murdered in Hamas captivity. “This is not a memoir. This is not a tell-all… This is really just pain in words.” ow.ly/n3BZ50YP9iB

“We are committed to partnering with state leaders, educators, and community agencies to ensure this law is applied fairly, thoughtfully, and in a way that reflects both its intent and our collective values.” - Danny Cohn, President & CEO of @JewishFedSTL ow.ly/sea650YP96Z

"We have a responsibility to communicate clearly, to provide context where it is missing and to ensure that conversations about Jewish life, antisemitism and Israel are grounded in understanding rather than assumption.” - Allison Oakes, @JewishGulfCoast ow.ly/BjgJ50YP8Ig

“There’s a growing amount of Holocaust distortion and denial and we have to find new and engaging ways to educate about the Holocaust and talk about it, specifically reaching out beyond the Jewish community,” said Calgary Jewish Federation CEO Rob Nagus ow.ly/OB1X50YP8Fp

“Strong communities do not endure by accident. They endure because people show up and because others make it possible for them to do so.” Read more from Ezra S. Shanken, CEO of @JewishVancouver: ow.ly/EAa350YP8AM

“As Jewish institutions face violent attacks and Jewish Canadians experience unparalleled levels of hate crimes, antisemitism is no longer confined to the margins — it has spread across our society and institutions.” - Noah Shack, CEO @CIJAinfo ow.ly/oxtY50YP8A9

“Greece offered a living classroom for our Cabinet members, as we explored Thessaloniki and Athens,” said Stacey Jasper and Doug London, who co-chaired the @JFederations' Cabinet Mission. More on the blog. #ThisIsCabinet ow.ly/TAku50YP8us

“Remembrance days are a chance to reignite the memory of the fallen, to ensure their names live on, and therefore they, in a sense, live on too,” said Rebecca Bar-Shain, co-chair of the @JewishCleveland Yom Hazikaron committee. ow.ly/jrrl50YOC9N

“Holocaust survivors carry experiences that continue to shape our work and understanding,” said @JFederations’ Shelley Rood Wernick. “With trauma affecting so many communities, demand for our innovative services continues to grow.” ow.ly/4G6p50YOC6r

“Jewish day schools play an essential role in shaping the next generation of Jewish leaders,” said Danny Cohn, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. ow.ly/KUbN50YOBL7

“By investing in teen mental health supports, antisemitism education and meaningful engagement for young people, we are strengthening the foundation of Jewish life for today and for the future." - Jeff Finkelstein, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh ow.ly/AVuv50YOC3Q

“Jewish tradition commands us not to stand by while others suffer...Acting to relieve these burdens is our obligation, and enables us to help restore the dignity, stability and respect every person deserves.” - Scott Kaufman, @JewishMiami President & CEO ow.ly/TqAt50YOBNC

"It's really important - especially for young people, our students - to learn about history and hear voices from the past," said Allan Ross, executive director of the Jewish Federation of the Quad-Cities. ow.ly/zJFo50YO5VP

“It’s unfortunate that we need these resources, but we live in a world where hate towards others is on an upward trajectory,” said Ron Halber, CEO of @JCRCgw. “This program must continue and be well-funded so long as it is necessary.” ow.ly/2Bac50YO5S9

“When the cost of protection makes it harder and harder to balance one’s organizational budget the quiet erosion of our culture begins. It isn’t just a headline. This is modern antisemitism.” —Daniel Klein, CEO of Jewish Silicon Valley ow.ly/BgyK50YO5PC

“We celebrate a reality we were fortunate to build. We celebrate a dream that was realized. We celebrate an incredible nation.” Watch @Isaac_Herzog’s message to Jewish communities around the world: youtube.com/watch?v=GICotw…

Last week, 150 members of the @JFederations National Young Leadership Cabinet traveled to Athens, on a mission to strengthen the connection between North American and Greek Jews. ow.ly/M6sa50YO5Kv #ThisIsCabinet

Today, #JewishFederations celebrate78 years of Israeli independence. Our bond with the Jewish homeland is deep and enduring, and demonstrated by our commitment to Rebuild Israel in the wake of Oct. 7, 2023.