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Nov 20, 2025

Federations Applaud Senate for Advancing Fallen Servicemembers Bill

Jewish Federations applaud the U.S. Senate for passing the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act, a bipartisan measure that ensures religious symbols on the graves of America’s fallen heroes are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
 

Supported by a broad …

Nov 20, 2025

Dan Weiss Receives Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman Cabinet Service Award

The National Young Leadership Cabinet of the Jewish Federations of North America is proud to announce that Dan Weiss, representing the Jewish Federation of Madison, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman Cabinet Service Award.

 

Founded in 2021, this distingui…

Nov 19, 2025

Grinspoon Foundation Announces First Winners of the Grinspoon Amber Awards

On Tuesday, five outstanding professionals who have made exceptional contributions to the Jewish world received the first ever Grinspoon Amber Awards at the annual Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly. The Awards honor professionals whose leadership and dedication have streng…

Nov 18, 2025

At General Assembly, Federations commit long-term to “Rebuild Israel”

Jewish Federations of North America on Tuesday announced a concerted, long-term effort to Rebuild Israel in the aftermath of the two-year war with Hamas and the winding down of the historic $908 million Israel Emergency Campaign.


“One of the major goals of this General Assembly is to put…

Nov 18, 2025

Cruz: Republicans must stand firm against antisemitism

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Tuesday told 2,000 leaders at the Jewish Federations’ annual General Assembly he’s worried about rising antisemitism and declining support for Israel among young Republicans.

 

“That is dangerous,” Cruz said. “I'll say this as a Republican. It's easy to c…