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Sep 19, 2025

AP: For many U.S. Jews, High Holy Days a mix of anxiety and determination

For Jewish congregations across the United States, the upcoming High Holy Days — always a compelling mix of celebration and repentance — will be more charged than usual this year. Rabbis say many of their congregants are worried by a surge of antisemitism, including two deadly attacks in…

Sep 19, 2025

The Glue: What's next in the fight against antisemitism

Over the course of three years, a period that saw the war in Ukraine, the October 7th attacks, and a sharp spike in antisemitism, Julie Platt helmed Jewish Federations of North America's board, leading the communal response. 

 

This summer, she passed the torch to Gary Torgow, Chair of H…

Sep 18, 2025

From Refugee to CEO: Florina Newcomb’s Birmingham Ties Run Deep

Florina Newcomb’s journey to becoming the Birmingham Jewish Federation’s CEO is as unconventional as it is inspiring.

 

Born in Kishinev, Moldova, Florina and her family – including her parents, infant brother, and four grandparents - were resettled by the Birmingham Jewish Federat…

Sep 18, 2025

Federation leaders urge Trump to ensure TikTok deal tackles antisemitism

Jewish Federations of North America are urging President Donald Trump to ensure that any deal over the sale of social media platform TikTok includes concrete steps to address antisemitism on the platform.

 

"As the details of this deal are finalized, we urge you to ensure that the agreeme…

Sep 18, 2025

Jewish Federations Statement on Terrorist Attack at Allenby Crossing

Jewish Federations are heartbroken by today’s horrific attack at the Allenby crossing, in which an assailant hiding in an aid truck murdered two Israelis. In addition, four soldiers fell fighting in Gaza. We extend our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones as they face this …