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Aug 31, 2026

350 emerging Federation leaders tackle challenges at Cabinet Retreat

In early August, the National Young Leadership Cabinet gathered in Minneapolis for its annual retreat, convening more than 350 Federation volunteer and professional leaders, including 115 new Cabinet members. As Jewish Federations’ premier leadership development program, Cabinet inspires the…

Aug 26, 2026

Honey, Petitions, and Gratitude: One Mitzvah A Day Comes to Annapolis

On a single day this month, 10 volunteers walked into the Maryland State House carrying thank-you petitions signed by 2,789 people for every elected official in the state — and 200 jars of kosher, Maryland-made honey. And while most visits to the State House come with an ask, this one didn't…

Aug 19, 2026

FBI: Jews targeted in 64% of all religious hate crimes in 2025

According to the FBI’s latest data, anti-Jewish hate crimes accounted for nearly two-thirds – or 64% - of all religiously motivated hate crimes in 2025. Despite being just 2% of the U.S. population, American Jews were the most-targeted religious group and the second-most targeted for hate cr…

Aug 6, 2026

How Federations activated a robust response to earthquakes in Venezuela

On June 24, 2026, twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela. More than 1,330 aftershocks have been recorded since the disaster, and independent satellite analyses indicate that tens of thousands of buildings may have been damaged or destroyed, underscoring the immense …

Aug 6, 2026

Federations applaud introduction of bipartisan Right to Worship Act

Jewish Federations of North America are grateful to members from both sides of the aisle in the House and Senate for formally introducing the Right to Worship Act.

 
Following a period of disturbing incidents in which Americans have been prevented from praying freely, including Jewish Ameri…