FedWorld News

The ADA has brought welcome changes, but there is still work to be done

A member of the Pittsburgh Jewish community reflects on the importance of inclusion in the Jewish community. Read more.

LGBTQ rights group names new CEO

A Wider Bridge announces the appointment of Ethan Felson, a longtime leading pro-Israel professional, to head its outreach work. Read more.

Israel took strong early steps against COVID but now the virus is resurging

Israel is now seeing a fifty-fold increase in new cases and is starting to shut down bars, pools and gyms once again. Did they reopened too soon? Read more.

COVID-19 and elderly Jews

Nursing home administrators keep up the battle against coronavirus as they work to improve their in-house response and care of patients. Read more.

Jewish groups, community weigh in on NFL player's apology

The fallout from anti-Semitic social-media posts by Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has prompted Jewish organizations not only to weigh in on the matter, but to apply pressure on the Eagles team itself. “All public figures who utilize their influence on social media, regar…