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Jul 5, 2016

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From the Tel Aviv Slums to the Stratosphere of Success

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After growing up in a poor neighborhood in South Tel Aviv, Shai Pinhasi worked hard to finally go to college. Now, as a participant in Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Choosing Tomorrow initiative, he developed "Thinking Far," a program to mentor fifth-graders in his ol…

Jul 2, 2016

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Federations Mourn Elie Wiesel, z"l

Today, we mourn the death of author, Nobel laureate and treasured friend Elie Wiesel, z"l. His story and accomplishments are well known—a boy from a small town in Romania who survived one of the most horrific events in human history and went on to become a writer, activist and standard-bea…

Jun 29, 2016

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Jewish Education & Engagement Update: June 29, 2016

A Millennial’s dos and don’ts for Jewish institutions. A Conservative rabbi shares her evolution toward performing interfaith weddings. Honeymoon Israel and InterfaithFamily are among several opportunities for interfaith couples to explore their identities. A children’s video from Jewi…

Jun 29, 2016

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Federations IAN Helps Soften Presbyterian Church (USA)'s Stance on Israel

The Israel Action Network calls a new report by the Presbyterian Church (USA), which has long drawn criticism from Jewish organizations for anti -Israel actions, a “mixed bag,” but welcomes church promise to oppose attacks on Zionism.

Jun 29, 2016

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Federations Applaud Increase in DHS Allocations for Nonprofit Secruity

Federations applaud the 55% increase in the Department of Homeland Security’s allocations to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. A significant portion of the $20M federal commitment will help bolster Jewish institutional physical security amid a dramatic rise in anti-Semitism. Read more.