Wildfires in Israel: November 28 Update

The following update was sent today to Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) professionals and volunteers from David Brown, Chair of JFNA's Israel and Overseas Council:

Dear friends,

As we return to routine following the long Thanksgiving weekend, Israel is assessing the widespread …

JFNA statement on attacks on a Reform synagogue in Israel

Jewish Federations were horrified by and wholeheartedly condemn the recent acts of vandalism at Kehilat Ra'anan, Beit Samueli, a Reform synagogue in Ra'anana, Israel which included death threats to Jewish leaders.

We support all streams of Judaism in their efforts to build communities accor…

Update on Fires Day 6

This is the most recent update from Jewish Federations of North America

New fires erupted across Israel over Shabbat as firefighters fought blazes in Israel’s north and in the Jerusalem Hills. While damage is extremely widespread, no deaths have been reported. Some 180 people have been in…

The Jewish world reacts to 2016 election results

Every election, Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), the organizing body of the Jewish federated system, sends official letters congratulating presidents and newly elected or re-elected members of Congress. You can read the letter to president-elect Trump by Jerry Silverman, CEO of JF…

True Friendship Knows No Distance or Boundaries