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Mar 24, 2026

Many Israel Summer Trips Moving Forward, Maccabiah plans to proceed

Even as the wars against Iran and Hezbollah grind on and Israeli airspace remains largely closed due to ongoing ballistic missile attacks, in the coming days, Israel trip providers will have to decide whether or not they will be going ahead with their plans for this summer.


“The window t…

Mar 18, 2026

On Capitol Hill, Federations Build Bipartisan Support for Security Measures

In high-level meetings with Jewish Federations on Tuesday and Wednesday, Congressional leadership and representatives from Michigan expressed support for increasing security funding to help stave off attacks such as the one targeting West Bloomfield's Temple Israel last Thursday. 


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Mar 15, 2026

After Michigan attack, Federations urge Congress to fund security programs

Following the horrific terrorist attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Jewish Federations of North America are urging congressional leaders in the House and Senate to increase funding for vital federal law enforcement and homeland security programs. 

 

“At a time of his…

Mar 14, 2026

Wash Examiner: Jewish group fights for $1 billion in security funding

An American Jewish umbrella organization is actively lobbying Congress for more security funding as antisemitic and Islamic attacks rise in the United States amid the intensifying conflict in Iran.

 

...The recent incident demonstrates the urgent necessity for the allocation of more secur…

Mar 14, 2026

USA Today: After attack, Jewish leaders say 'preparations mattered'

Jewish community leaders say the March 12 attack on a synagogue in suburban Detroit shows that antisemitic violence remains a major threat as the Iran war continues — but also demonstrates community resilience and the value of preparation.

 

...“The community was well prepared,” Gar…