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American Society on Aging highlights Federations' trauma-informed approach

Jewish Federations of North America are proud that the American Society on Aging (ASA) has highlighted the importance of person-centered, trauma-informed (PCTI) care in its premier resource for thousands of professionals in the field of aging. 

 

In the four months since the terrorist at…

Jewish Federation Leaders Meet in D.C. to Advocate Against Sexual Violence

Jewish Federations National Women’s Philanthropy and National Young Leadership Cabinet leaders met on Capitol Hill this week for a special briefing, speaking out against gender-based violence by Hamas. This briefing was organized by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and included remark…

Jewish Federations Show Gratitude to Senators with Full Page Ad

To show our gratitude to the United States Senate for their historic vote of approval on a supplemental appropriations bill that provides aid to our allies in Ukraine and Israel, Jewish Federations of North America took out full-page ads thanking the 70 Senators who supported its passage.
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Federations applaud Senate advancement of Israel aid, NSGP

Jewish Federations commend the Senate for advancing critical military aid to Israel, life-saving Nonprofit Security Grant Program funds to protect houses of worship, and much-needed support for Ukraine as it fends off Russia.


We urge swift final passage of the bill in the Senate, and will …

Statement on Morningstar report on anti-Israel bias

The coalition of organizations that has worked for over two years to remove bias from ratings in Morningstar’s Sustainalytics ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) welcomes the independent expert report released this morning. This coalition along with other stakeholders pressed the …