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Jewish Federations' Statement on Death of Charlie Kirk

Jewish Federations of North America are horrified by the apparent assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Political violence has no place in our democracy.

We extend our prayers and send our deepest sympathies to his loved ones during this difficult time.

Jewish Federations' Statement on the Release of Elizabeth Tsurkov

Jewish Federations of North America are thrilled and grateful that Elizabeth Tsurkov, held by Iraqi terrorists for 903 days, is now free from her captors. Elizabeth, a Russian-Israeli researcher and PhD candidate at Princeton University, was doing field work for her dissertation in Baghdad w…

Coalition Applauds MSCI’s Actions to Safeguard Against Bias in ESG ratings

A coalition of leading pro-Israel and Jewish organizations—JLens, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), American Jewish Committee (AJC), and the Jewish Federations of North America (the Coalition)—today announced its support for important steps taken by MSCI to ensure neutrality and mitigate…

Op-Ed: The "Jewish tax" is real

It’s that time of year: American Jews are gathering with their communities after summer breaks, walking their children to the first day of school, and preparing for High Holy Day celebrations later in September into early October. However, for millions of Jews across the land, these basic …

Back to School: Federations’ Student to Student Program Expands

As the new school year begins, students in 14 more communities across North America will participate in Jewish Federations of North America’s Student to Student (STS) program. From Youngstown, Ohio, to Edmonton, Alberta, Federations are training Jewish teens to become interfaith ambassador…