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Pressured by Holocaust survivors, Facebook bans posts denying Nazi genocide

Thanks to the tireless advocacy of Holocaust survivors working with the Claims Conference (Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany) and others to push back against hate speech, Facebook announced today that it will ban Holocaust denial speech from the platform. We applaud this i…

Jewish Agency Head Talks About COVID Crisis in Israel

Jewish Agency Chairman of the Executive Isaac Herzog talks about the spike in immigration applications since the start of the pandemic, and the government’s obligation to support the “unusually high-quality” wave of aliyah despite the stresses of handling the COVID crisis. Read more.

Organizations work to engage with young donors

Planned giving is something older adults tend to participate in – whether through an estate plan or annual funds. However, many organizations find themselves in need of targeting new and younger donors. Read more about the experiences of the Cleveland Federation.

Israel Emerges as Top Destination for American Teens Amid Pandemic

In the midst of the global pandemic, Israel is proving a big draw for U.S. students seeking meaningful ways to enhance their remote learning, including through programs like the Federation-supported Masa Israel Journey. Read more.
 

Honduras to move embassy to Jerusalem by end of 2020, Israel says

JFNA is excited about today’s announcement that Honduras will open a new embassy in Jerusalem, before the end of the year. Honduras joins a growing list of countries, spearheaded by the United States, who have recognized Jerusalem as the capital of the Jewish state. Read more.