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At General Assembly, Federations commit long-term to “Rebuild Israel”

Jewish Federations of North America on Tuesday announced a concerted, long-term effort to Rebuild Israel in the aftermath of the two-year war with Hamas and the winding down of the historic $908 million Israel Emergency Campaign.


“One of the major goals of this General Assembly is to put…

Cruz: Republicans must stand firm against antisemitism

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Tuesday told 2,000 leaders at the Jewish Federations’ annual General Assembly he’s worried about rising antisemitism and declining support for Israel among young Republicans.

 

“That is dangerous,” Cruz said. “I'll say this as a Republican. It's easy to c…

Federations Honor Legacy of Peacemaker Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin

Thirty years since the assassination of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, Jewish Federations of North America dedicated a plenary on Monday afternoon at the 2025 General Assembly to honor his legacy as a peacemaker and reflect on how much has changed in the region, and the world, …

With Security Umbrella Built, Federations Recommit to Fighting Antisemitism

With professionally-run Community Security Initiatives now operating in all 141 Jewish Federation communities—providing security training to communal institutions, assisting with security funding, and liaising with law enforcement—Jewish Federations are doubling down on their work on the…

Fetterman: Social media to blame for driving Israel hate among young people

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said Monday social media algorithms are responsible for fueling antisemitism—especially among young people—and ultimately serving as an obstacle to peace.

 

“If you are getting your history degree from the TikTok machine, you are going to emerge with a dee…