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Federations and Philanthropy News Update, July 13, 2015

SPECIAL REPORT: Proud of the Work of Federation


Federation leaders from Southern New Jersey and Montreal discuss why the work their organizations do is so important to their communities.
 

Ambassador Ross, key Middle East peace talks negotiator, to speak at GA

Ambassador Dennis Ross, a key Middle East peace talks negotiator for the U.S. and foreign policy maven, will be a featured speaker at the 2015 GA. He will address current issues facing global Jewry and the looming Iran nuclear agreement during a live roundtable with other experts at the open…

Jewish Agency Assembly and Board of Governors met with Federation leaders

The Jewish Agency Assembly and Board of Governors annual meetings convened more than 90 Federation leaders in Israel last month. With 30,000 people expected to make aliyah this year—the highest number in at least 15 years—representatives discussed this surge in immigration as well as inc…

Federations Support Congress Resolution to Boost Security of European Jews

Federations support Congressional Resolution to strengthen security of European Jewish communities, recently introduced by Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Ted Deutch (D-FL), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Taskforce for Combating Anti-Semitism. Amid a global 7-year high in anti-Semitic activity, th…

Federations and Philanthropy News Update, July 10, 2015

SPECIAL REPORT: Proud of the Work of Federation

A young staff member at the Birmingham Jewish Federation writes about the personal impact Federation has had on her life and the lives of so many others. The past president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis discusses the positiv…