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A Group of Men Attack German Jew Wearing Kippah

Jewish man wearing a kippah is attacked in German city. Read more .

American Jews and Muslims March in Kippah Walk in Berlin

JFNA’s FRD Leadership Mission participates in a Kippah Walk in Berlin the day after a Jewish man wearing a kippah is attacked in another German city. Read more

Conservative Rabbi Arrested for Officiating at Israeli Wedding

The arrest of a conservative Rabbi for the “offense” of performing a non-Orthodox marriage has triggered a public outcry raising the profile of marriage freedom, a focus of Federations' iRep. Read more .

Israel Passes Controversial Nation-State Bill

JFNA is disappointed over Israel’s passage of the controversial Nation-State Bill. While the controversial Diaspora clause would not limit the government’s ability to educate Israeli citizens about the Jewish world abroad, it could potentially impact the advancement of pluralism.​ Rea…

Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit names chief financial officer

Jeff Lev has joined Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit as chief financial officer. Read more.