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Finding Heart Amid Tragedy

Oshra Levy was relieved. Her husband’s open heart surgery had gone well. After four weeks in the hospital, he was starting to regain his strength at their quiet home in Beit Meir, in the hills just west of Jerusalem.

 

Their peace didn’t last long. In the middle of the night, Oshra wo…

JFNA Media Statement on Western Wall Resolution

Jewish Federations wholeheartedly endorse the strong statement issued earlier today by Natan Sharansky, Chairman of The Jewish Agency for Israel, regarding the outrageous bill being advanced at the Knesset which aims to ban non-Orthodox services at the Kotel. This bill completely underm…

Let's Not Lose Our Focus: A Message From Jewish Federations

Let's Not Lose Our Focus

It’s been three weeks since our General Assembly in Washington, D.C., although it already seems like months. In that time, we’ve seen an increase in hateful acts here at home, from language shouted on streets and college campuses, to swastikas painted on synagog…

Wildfires in Israel: December 2nd Update

The following update was sent on Friday (12/2/16) to I&O professionals and volunteers from David Brown, Chair of JFNA's Israel and Overseas Council:

Dear friends,

Our Israel team updated me a little while ago – it’s pouring outside! This is welcome news, not just because it’s the fir…

Remembering Rabbi Robert A. Seigel, SC's First Native-Born Rabbi

"It is with great sadness that we inform you that Rabbi Robert Alan Seigel has departed this life. He was courageous and strong until the end. He will be remembered by all those that knew and loved him, and the hundreds of people throughout his life that were touched by his wisdom, kindn…