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Jan 27, 2026

JPost Op-Ed: Activating Jewish service through partnerships, collaboration

by Eric Fingerhut, Cindy Greenberg, and Adam Lehman

Volunteer service has long been one of the Jewish community’s most powerful tools for embodying our values, creating connection, and building resilience. Today, as we navigate a world shaped by rising antisemitism, polarization, and profound communal challenges, Jewish service is both an a…

Jan 26, 2026

Supporting the Minneapolis and St. Paul Communities in a Time of Challenge

We write with deep sadness about the unrest and loss of life that has occurred in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. 
 

We have been in close touch with both Federation communities and have offered any support they need as they navigate these difficult and evolving challen…

Jan 26, 2026

Jewish Federations Statement on the Return of the Last Israeli Hostage

For the first time in 12 years, there are no Israeli hostages being held in Gaza.


Today, Jewish Federations of North America send our love and deepest condolences to the family of Police St. Sgt. Ran Gvili — one of the first taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th, 843 days ago, and the la…

Jan 22, 2026

Study: One-Third of Aging Providers Lack PCTI Care for Holocaust Survivors

A new national study finds that aging service providers are missing an essential skill for serving thousands of Holocaust survivors and other older adults with a history of trauma, as the vast majority of organizations lack capacity to use a Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed (PCTI) approach.…

Jan 20, 2026

Federations thank appropriators for $25 million NSGP boost

Congressional appropriators have proposed setting Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds at $300 for the current fiscal year, an important increase that will help Jews and other faith groups protect themselves from violent threats.

 

“Jewish Federations appreciate the appropriati…