FedWorld News

Thinking of reopening? Listen to the science. Follow Jewish values.

Five months into the coronavirus pandemic, cooped-up people wonder, “When can we reopen?” The answer, according to state and local authorities: not soon, and only with the utmost caution. This editorial explores how Jewish values can guide the decision. Read more.

IAC co-founder: Jewish and Israel education should be affordable for all

The 'Zoom Out' global e-summit on July 13-14, brings together international educators and EdTech executives with the aim of re-imagining the future of education in the coronavirus era. Read more.

Jewish Agency: Israel helping Diaspora weather pandemic, in role reversal

With communities across the globe virtually frozen and on verge of financial collapse, Isaac Herzog announces disbursement of $10 million in interest-free loans as stopgap measure. Read more.

L.A. Jewish Community Foundation using $8.5M grants budget for COVID relief

The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles will distribute $8.5 million in funds for Covid-19 relief to support nonprofit organizations, both Jewish and non-Jewish, representing its entire grantmaking for 2020. Read more.

Amid coronavirus, Jewish Americans must help the global Jewish community

 

Jewish Americans must not ignore the significant distress their brothers and sisters are experiencing in Jewish communities around the world, writes the Chairman of the Board of Governors of Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel. Read more.