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What you need to know about end-of-year giving

31% of annual giving happens in December. And pending major tax legislation changes mean it’s time to talk to donors now — about income and estate taxes, investment assets, IRA charitable rollovers, and lifetime giving. Read this in-depth memo and email any questions to Steven Woolf,…

In a tough year, charitable giving rises this holiday season

An increase in Giving Tuesday donations foreshadows a great end-of-year giving season.

JFNA statement on U.S.'s announcement about the Jerusalem Embassy Act

Read JFNA's statement​ about the U.S. administration's announcement on the Jerusalem Embassy Act.

Jewish groups react to Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

The U.S. government took the historic step Wednesday of recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and put into motion the first steps to eventually move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem; many Jewish groups, including JFNA, hailed the announcement.

Why Jewish groups aren’t thrilled about the upcoming tax overhaul

JFNA and other large Jewish charities prepare for a federal tax overhaul and its possible implications for giving.