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Jewish groups in North America commemorate Veterans Day

As Veterans Day was marked on Wednesday, Jewish organizations in North America and the United Kingdom honored service members, Jewish and non-Jewish, who fought throughout the histories of the US, Canada and Great Britain. Read more.

Eric Fingerhut weighs in on the election and next steps for pandemic relief

While Americans anxiously awaited the outcome of the presidential election, Eric Fingerhut, CEO and president of the Jewish Federations of North America and a former U.S. representative, called on the next administration and Congress to provide additional pandemic relief to “ailing non-pro…

Houston Federation, Foundation approve $2.8 million in COVID allocations

The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and the Houston Jewish Community Foundation have approved allocations from their joint COVID-19 Emergency Appeal to 80 local and regional organizations, including $1.8 million to Jewish Family Service. Read more.

Election guide from JTA

Election Day 2020 is finally upon us, and besides the presidential election, there are hundreds of races across the country with huge implications for local and national politics. There are also several with higher stakes for the Jewish community, whether they involve key Jewish politicians …

Palm Beach Federation prasies decision to not rehire principal

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) applaud the Palm Beach County School Board’s decision, by a vote of 7-0, to rescind the rehiring of former Spanish River High School principal William Latson. The board’s action today affirms that H…