It’s that time of year: American Jews are gathering with their communities after summer breaks, walking their children to the first day of school, and preparing for High Holy Day celebrations later in September into early October. However, for millions of Jews across the land, these basic …
As the new school year begins, students in 14 more communities across North America will participate in Jewish Federations of North America’s Student to Student (STS) program. From Youngstown, Ohio, to Edmonton, Alberta, Federations are training Jewish teens to become interfaith ambassador…
Jewish Federations of North America are heartbroken and outraged by today’s horrific terrorist attack in Jerusalem, which claimed the lives of six innocent Israelis and injured many more who were simply trying to ride the bus. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those murd…
The murder of two schoolchildren Aug. 27 during Mass at Assumption Catholic School in Minneapolis is prompting Catholic parishes and schools across the country to prioritize security upgrades.
But while the need for extra security staff, surveillance cameras and other measures may be re…
Eric Fingerhut has been president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America — the umbrella organization for the Federation system — since 2019. A former U.S. congressman from Ohio, Fingerhut has helped the JFNA navigate through uniquely difficult times, including the pandemic, a…
