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Grants Awarded to Three Organizations Encouraging Civil Marriage in Israel

Israel Religious Expression Platform (iRep), funded by private foundations and a consortium of Jewish Federations, awards grants to three Israel-based organizations to encourage alternatives to marrying through the Chief Rabbinate. 

Federation and its Partners Join to Empower Civilians in Israel's South

Federation partners JDC and The Jewish Agency join together for the first time to empower civilians in Israel’s south to foster strong personal support networks. The new resilience-building initiative, MY5!, is funded by a $1.6 million grant from Stop the Sirens, Federations’ emergency …

Federation National Leader Helps Exodus Flag Find Home

JFNA Executive Committee Member from Chicago Bill Silverstein donates a flag that once flew on the mast of the infamous survivor ship Exodus to the U.S. Holocaust Museum. 

Last Chance to Register for National Young Leadership Summit

Last chance to register for National Young Leadership Summit, Mar. 6-7 in Los Angeles, focused on new ways to bolster NextGen engagement in your community and strengthen lay/pro partnerships. Reserve your place here.

Federations Hold Summit on Revitalizing Community Spaces in the Negev

Inaugral master class on creative placemaking, organized by Federations’ Negev Funding Coalition, was held earlier this month in Be’er Sheva and additional towns in the region. The 3-day summit convened 200 changemakers, including elected officials, business leaders and artists, to discu…