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Federations Honor Legacy of Peacemaker Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin

Thirty years since the assassination of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, Jewish Federations of North America dedicated a plenary on Monday afternoon at the 2025 General Assembly to honor his legacy as a peacemaker and reflect on how much has changed in the region, and the world, …

With Security Umbrella Built, Federations Recommit to Fighting Antisemitism

With professionally-run Community Security Initiatives now operating in all 141 Jewish Federation communities—providing security training to communal institutions, assisting with security funding, and liaising with law enforcement—Jewish Federations are doubling down on their work on the…

Fetterman: Social media to blame for driving Israel hate among young people

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said Monday social media algorithms are responsible for fueling antisemitism—especially among young people—and ultimately serving as an obstacle to peace.

 

“If you are getting your history degree from the TikTok machine, you are going to emerge with a dee…

Freed hostages address General Assembly; Emanuel warns of shifts on Israel

Four Israelis who had been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza addressed Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly's opening plenary in Washington, DC Sunday night to thank the Jewish community for its support. Guy Gilboa Dalal, Evyatar David, Avinatan Or—who were among the longest…

Jewish Federations’ Support Helps Rescue 137 Ukrainian Children

Through their support for Save Ukraine, the largest humanitarian organization dedicated to rescuing kidnapped Ukrainian children from Russia, Jewish Federations of North America have helped rescue 137 Ukrainian children, reuniting them with their loved ones and making their families whole on…