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Young Jews Look to Their Elders to Build a Future in Latvia

Gangs of young people are roaming the streets of Riga, Latvia determined to help right past wrongs.  They go around the city knocking on doors of elderly Jews. Having witnessed the Holocaust or Soviet oppression, the eyes that come to the peephole have already seen it all, and they look dow…

Hanukkah Palooza 2016

Calling all cool cats - we're having an unreal celebration of Hanukkah SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Temple and you're invited! Come in your best hippie attire; tie dye, peace signs, and mood rings are encouraged. There will be groovy music, outtasight moves, righteous eats, airbrush …

Federations Establish Fund to Aid Fire Victims in Israel

After 480 fires ravaged Israel, destroying homes and displacing 100,000 people, Federations are raising funds to meet critical needs and support recovery efforts. Donate now to the Israel Fire Emergency Fund.

Federations Strongly Condemn Attacks on Reform Judaism in Central Israel

Jewish Federations strongly condemn the death threats sent to Reform Jewish leaders and the vandalizing of their synagogue in central Israel.

Amb. Dan Shapiro Visits Network-Supported School Program in Dimona

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro visited 2 elementary schools last week in Dimona, where Federations’ Network of Independent Communities’ Lunch and Learn program provides critical assistance to nearly 500 at-risk students. Watch his visit.