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Jan 31, 2017

An Immigrant's Journey Comes Full-Circle

How does a young woman from Moldova become a fierce advocate on behalf of Hispanic immigrants? The Jewish community, of course.


Lana and her family escaped the crumbling Soviet Union in 1990 with the help of Federation beneficiary HIAS. Though they arrived with only $600 to their name, th…

Jan 30, 2017

Preparations Begin for Jewish Disability Advocacy Day

Jewish lay leaders from across the country will gather to advocate and lobby for individuals with disabilities at the seventh annual Jewish Disability Advocacy Day, co-sponsored by JFNA and the RAC along with 50 other organizations, this Thursday.​

Jan 30, 2017

Over Half of New Olim Under 35

Nearly 15,000 immigrants to Israel in 2016 were under the age of 35, according to early estimates from the Federation-funded Jewish Agency. They represent 55% of all olim this year and continue a trend of youthful aliyah.

Jan 27, 2017

Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care Distributes New Grants

JFNA's Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care distributes new grants totaling millions in federal and philanthropic funding to aid vulnerable survivors throughout the U.S.The #WeRemember campaign aims to make Holocaust history and remembrance accessible to all ages. Requests for Holo…

Jan 27, 2017

Register Now for JCPA Conference in DC This February

Amid JCPA's renewed focus on civil rights and ongoing support for Israel, what role can Federations and JCRC's play in advancing critical discussions and building partnerships? Hear from top diplomats, journalists, advocates and more at the 2017 JCPA conference, Feb. 25-28 in Washington, DC…

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