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Aug 5, 2025

FBI Data: 69% of religion-based hate crimes targeted Jews

Newly-released hate crimes data from the FBI paints a disturbing picture of widespread anti-Jewish hate in America. Jews, who account for just 2% of the U.S. population, were the second-most targeted group, with 18% of all reported hate crimes being committed against the Jewish community in …

Aug 5, 2025

Combatting Antisemitism Takes Center Stage at NAJL’s Annual Breakfast

Combatting antisemitism was the key topic on Tuesday morning at the annual Jewish Legislators Breakfast sponsored by the National Association of Jewish Legislators (NAJL) in partnership with the Jewish Federations of North America.
 

More than 70 people attended the breakfast, which was co…

Aug 5, 2025

Reinvigorating Relationships on Juneteenth in Birmingham

by Rabbi Joshua Stanton

In 2018, the public nature of a disagreement between the Birmingham Jewish Federation and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute exposed damaged relationships and necessitated years of healing dialogue.  When Margaret Norman began her role in June 2024 as Director of the Jewish Community Rel…

Aug 1, 2025

New Cabinet Class Set to Embark on Leadership Journey

Jewish Federations of North America’s National Young Leadership Cabinet (“Cabinet”) is proud to announce its 2025 class of 117 new members, taking a key step in growing their ability to serve their local Jewish communities and the global Jewish people.
 

This cohort will begin their …

Jul 31, 2025

New Episode of The Glue Podcast: A 6-point plan to keep Jews safe

After a series of violent attacks—including a fatal fire in Boulder, a deadly shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum, and an arson targeting Governor Josh Shapiro—Jewish communities across North America are asking: what more can be done to protect our people?


In this episode of The Glue…