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Oct 27, 2025

Commemorating Seven Years Since the Tree of Life Tragedy

We commemorate today the seventh anniversary of the terrible shootings at the Tree of Life Synagogue building in Pittsburgh that took the lives of eleven of our precious brothers and sisters gathered for Shabbat morning prayer. We remember, today and always, Joyce Feinberg, Richard Gottfried…

Oct 24, 2025

Jewish Federations' Statement on Return of Hostages’ Bodies

Jewish Federations join all the people of Israel in mourning and remembering the lives of the 15 hostages whose bodies were returned from Gaza over the past week.

 

We continue to stand in solidarity with Israel and the families of all the hostages, including those whose loved ones have …

Oct 23, 2025

Building Values and Connection as Gen Z Changemakers

by Lila Hruby

Working remotely on a Gen Z engagement and leadership development program, I often feel disconnected from other young Jewish professionals in the Federation space. That's why I was so thrilled to attend the M2 Aleh Summit, a three-day conference in Chicago this summer that was specifically d…

Oct 21, 2025

Jewish Federations Welcome Sheila Katz as Chief Jewish Life Officer

Jewish Federations of North America are proud to announce the appointment of Sheila Katz as Chief Jewish Life Officer.

 

In this role, she will lead efforts to expand access to Jewish education, strengthen community belonging, and help expand transformative opportunities for Jewish servi…

Oct 16, 2025

The Passing of Rabbi Moshe Hauer, z"l

We are writing with our heartfelt and deepest condolences upon learning the news of the passing of Rabbi Moshe Hauer z”l, the Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union and Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation B’nai Jacob Shaare Zion in Baltimore, Maryland. Rabbi Hauer passed away suddenly…