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Nov 4, 2025

Jewish Federations Statement on Passing of Vice President Dick Cheney

Jewish Federations of North America mourn the passing of Dick Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States and a dedicated public servant who was a friend to the Jewish community and played a significant role in strengthening the strategic partnership between the United States and th…

Nov 3, 2025

Jewish Federations’ Statement on the Return of Capt. Omer Neutra z”l

Jewish Federations welcome the long overdue return of American-Israeli IDF Capt. Omer Neutra’s remains to his loved ones, who can finally give him a dignified burial. Originally from New York and the grandson of Holocaust survivors, Capt. Neutra was killed by Hamas terrorists on October 7 …

Oct 31, 2025

Federations Relieved by Federal Court Rulings on SNAP

Jewish Federations of North America are relieved by federal court rulings that will allow the use of emergency contingency funds to help ensure that millions of families, seniors, and people with disabilities continue receiving SNAP benefits in November. This provides critical, short-term st…

Oct 31, 2025

JTA: TikTok deal raises hopes for tougher rules against antisemitism

“At the Jewish Federations of North America, we are optimistic about this moment,” President and CEO Eric Fingerhut said Tuesday while moderating a panel on the deal at the organization’s Washington headquarters. “Frankly, the part that makes us the most optimistic is the parties tha…

Oct 30, 2025

Jewish Federations Set Up Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund

Jewish Federations of North America have established a Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund for Jamaica and other Caribbean islands after Hurricane Melissa–the most powerful hurricane ever recorded—tore through the Atlantic earlier this week, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair.

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