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Jewish Federations' Statement on House Vote Rejecting Massie Amendment

On behalf of 141 Jewish Federations, Jewish Federations of North America express our gratitude to the 314 members of the United States House of Representatives who opposed Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment to cut all security assistance to Israel, as well as our disappointment in the 103 member…

Federations' Chair Gary Torgow sits down with the Jerusalem Post

Several meetings with the Jewish Federations of North America chairman over the past few years leave the same impression. He hosts people from across Detroit's Jewish community in his home, Orthodox and Reform, big donors and young couples, and somehow all of them have a real relationship wi…

How Jewish Federations Helped Seed a Regional Vision for Israel’s Future

For children growing up along Israel’s northern border, the past two years have been defined by uncertainty, disruption, and conflict. As communities work to rebuild, one reality is becoming increasingly clear: most families return home only when they believe their children can thrive there,…

Federations Applaud Senate Passage of Older Americans Act Reauthorization

Jewish Federations of North America applaud the U.S. Senate’s unanimous passage of the bipartisan Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization. Renewing this act is an important step in securing access to services for older adults across the country. The legislation reauthorizes and strengthens…

At Federations’ office, Rep. Stevens condemns antisemitism, touts JASA

Jewish Federations of North America welcomed Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) to our Flagship Public Affairs Office in Washington, D.C. for a conversation on the growing security crisis facing Jewish communities across the country.  Rep. Stevens, an original co-sponsor of the bipartisan Jewish Amer…