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Nearly 300,000 gather for largest pro-Israel rally in history

“We come together as a family - one big mishpacha - to march for Israel. There is no greater and more just cause than this.” --Israeli President Israel Herzog at the March for Israel


On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major …

Update: Federations raise $638m, allocate $175m for Israel Emergency

Jewish Federations of North America's drive to provide emergency relief to Israel following Hamas's brutal October 7 attack has reached $638 million, $175 million of which has already been allocated to the most pressing needs on the ground through nearly 300 partner organizations and NGOs.

Poll: 70% of Jews feel less safe since the war

Ahead of the historic March for Israel in Washington, DC on Tuesday, in which communities from across the country will mobilize to support Israel, show solidarity with hostages held captive by Hamas, and stand up against antisemitism, Jewish Federations of North America released the first po…

Jewish Organizations Announce March for Israel on National Mall

November 14th event will bring together communities from across the country to show strong solidarity with the Israeli people while demanding the immediate release of the remaining hostages and to condemn the rise of antisemitism

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Americans…

Jewish Federations Applaud Sen. Schumer Push for Increased Funding of NSGP

Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) recommended that Congress provide $1 billion in emergency funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). This serves as a crucial supplemental fund for the program.   


Jewish Federations stand strongly behind Sen. Schumer’s…