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Oct 21, 2025

Jewish Federations Welcome Sheila Katz as Chief Jewish Life Officer

Jewish Federations of North America are proud to announce the appointment of Sheila Katz as Chief Jewish Life Officer.

 

In this role, she will lead efforts to expand access to Jewish education, strengthen community belonging, and help expand transformative opportunities for Jewish servi…

Oct 16, 2025

The Passing of Rabbi Moshe Hauer, z"l

We are writing with our heartfelt and deepest condolences upon learning the news of the passing of Rabbi Moshe Hauer z”l, the Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union and Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation B’nai Jacob Shaare Zion in Baltimore, Maryland. Rabbi Hauer passed away suddenly…

Oct 16, 2025

Rahm Emanuel, Dan Senor, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl to headline General Assembly

Jewish Federations of North America are proud to announce a lineup of some of the most important and influential participants in public life for this year’s General Assembly, to take place between November 16-18 in Washington, DC. 

 

As the premier gathering of the Jewish community’s…

Oct 13, 2025

Jewish Federations Statement: Mourning the Fallen

Today, as we celebrate the long-awaited return of the 20 living hostages, our joy is tempered by profound sorrow. Jewish Federations of North America stand in solidarity and in prayer with the families of the four hostages whose bodies are being returned to Israel.
 

Today, pending positiv…

Oct 13, 2025

Jewish organizations worldwide applaud hostage release

Jewish groups across the world welcomed the return of Israel’s hostages two years after Hamas started the war with its invasion and massacre in southern Israel on October 7, 2023.


“Today is a day of hope and, we pray, the beginning of healing for the hostages, their families and all of…