Our Global Work

Continuing the Legacy of Yemenite Jewry

Yechiya Ya’akov Dahari’s family kept the Torah in Yemen even under the most trying of circumstances.  A metal worker who raised nine children through poverty and prejudice, he felt he was tough enough to handle the deteriorating conditions. But when kidnappings and attacks became a dail…

Jewish Disability Advocacy Day is Coming

Advocate for and with people with disabilities—a cornerstone of Federations’ work—at our 7th annual Jewish Disability Advocacy Day, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Register here and email Aaron Kaufman, senior legislative associate, for more information. 

Federations Key in Revitalizing the Negev

Federations' decades-long commitment to supporting the Negev was evident last week as 40+ Fed leaders visited health- and arts-driven community development sites. Federations’ Negev Now initiative just completed its first year of funding, investing $800K+ in the region.

A Jewish Perspective on Election 2016

Analyze the 2016 election from a Jewish perspective on a conference call with top journalists on Wed., Nov. 9 at 1 PM EST, sponsored by Federations and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. USA/Canada: 1-800-399-0118 (no Conference ID). Israel: 1809457877 or 1809315362 (Conference ID 12856709). 

Introducing This Year's GA Co-Chairs

Cindy and David Shapira, leaders in the Jewish philanthropic world and co-chairs of this year’s GA have had a long and distinguished career of activism and involvement in Jewish causes in Pittsburgh, North America and around the world.

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