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Jewish Federations respond to US weapons pause

Israel is fighting an existential war against a terror army that has entrenched itself in a civilian population. Hamas and its backers are as much enemies of America as they are of Israel. Israel has always and will always take enormous care in its military actions to protect the civilian po…

Federations, Other Jewish Groups, Meet with U.S. Education Secretary

Out of concern for the growing tension on college campuses across the country, Jewish Federations of North America, along with six other major Jewish organizations, recently requested a meeting with the U.S Secretary of Education. Below is a joint statement issued today from Jewish Federatio…

Jewish Leaders Demand Leadership Change at Alma Mater Northwestern

The leaders of three prominent national Jewish organizations – all graduates of Northwestern University – submitted a letter late Wednesday to Peter Barris, Chairman of Northwestern University Board of Trustees, asking for an immediate change of leadership after the failure to effective…

Jewish Federations Commend House on Passage of Antisemitism Awareness Act

Jewish Federations of North America commend the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Antisemitism Awareness Act (HR 6090) with bi-partisan support during a time when Jewish students are being subjected to antisemitic harassment during the anti-Israel protests that continue to unf…

Federations: Anti-Israel and Antisemitic Protests Violate Civil Rights

“Anti-Israel and antisemitic protests on too many college campuses have included threats and harassment of Jewish students and faculty. This behavior is a clear violation of their civil rights and must stop immediately. The Jewish Federations of North America encourage anyone who thinks …