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Antisemitism Roundtable

On this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Elana Broitman of the Jewish Federations of North America, Stephanie Hausner of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and Ken Marcus of the Brandeis Center, for a roundtable on the...

A Celebration in the Sky

The Chicago United Fund is sponsoring “A Celebration in the Sky,” an Israel-themed show featuring 500 drones. Watch via livestream or in-person on Tuesday, June 13 at 9:15 pm CT as the drones lift off from the lakefront. Details will be confirmed upon RSVP. Register...

Advocate with ADL

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) urges the White House Interagency Policy Committee (IPC) to consider several inclusions as it develops a national strategy to combat antisemitism and expand federal efforts to counter antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of...

Join the Movement Against Holocaust Distortion

We must challenge distortion and denial of the Holocaust and the genocide of the Roma. The IHRA strives to uphold the terrible truth of the Holocaust against those who distort it and to uphold the commitments of the 2000 Stockholm Declaration and 2020 IHRA Ministerial...

Help Protect the Facts!

Join the #ProtectTheFacts campaign on social media and raise awareness of how to recognize and counter Holocaust distortion. ProtectTheFacts is an international initiative of the European Commission, the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), the OSCE...

A Service of Remembrance

Dear Friends, The Grief Support El Paso Gathering for June will include a Service of Remembrance. Persons grieving the loss of a loved one may attend in-person or by zoom. If you know of someone who is grieving, please convey the invitation below and attached flyer...

Celebrate Israel @ 75

Borderland’s Cafe Europa – Purim Bash

JFNA Update: White House National Strategy to Fight Antisemitism & Other Updates

JFNA Update: White House National Strategy to Fight Antisemitism & Other Updates From the Desk of Shira Hutt, Executive Vice President, Jewish Federations of North America The Biden Administration released its much-awaited national strategy for...

Modern Aging with B3

Join B3 The Jewish Boomer Platform for the second national convening focused on active aging in Jewish life! We will explore new active aging program models that offer opportunities to find purpose, connection, and community. Jewish Federations are proud to partner...

Shavuot and its Significance

Shavuot 101 The giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai seven weeks after the exodus from Egypt. The first determines the ritual for the holiday, which was one of the three pilgrimage festivals of ancient Israel, when Israelite males were commanded to appear before God in...

A New Documentary Explores Jewish Women in Texas History

A new feature length documentary, Grit & Grace: How Six Jewish Women Transformed Texas, began filming on January 7, 2023 in San Antonio. Grit & Grace explores almost 200 years of Texas history through the stories of six pioneering Jewish women - Rosanna...

Jewish Changemakers Spring Session

The Jewish Changemakers Fellowship engages young Jewish adults in a six-week online leadership experience. Participants will meet inspiring professionals and peers in a fellowship designed to expand their network, hone their leadership skills, and jumpstart their...

Become a J.E.D.I

What is J.E.D.I. - Jewish Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion J.E.D.I. supports the Jewish communal ecosystem in creating a culture of belonging for all Jews and their loved ones while building bridges across socially and culturally diverse communities. With a...

Stand Up to Jewish Hate

Jewish Federations are the central Jewish address in nearly every Jewish community across North America. We are community builders and connectors in roughly 400 cities across North America. It is our mission to ensure that Jewish life can flourish in every community....

Promote Love & Respect

The month of June is fun for a variety reasons—but a big one is that it’s Pride Month. These celebrations are intended to eliminate prejudice, teach acceptance, honor the great diversity of the American people and celebrate the equal dignity of all. We are proud the...

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