Tag: Jewish Federations of North America
US Senate introduces bipartisan legislation to prioritize health care for Holocaust survivors
U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) introduced on Thursday legislation that would prioritize health care and nutrition services for Holocaust survivors, increasing the likelihood they could continue to...
Eric Fingerhut to leave Hillel International for Jewish Federations of North America
Hillel International announced on Thursday that Eric Fingerhut will be leaving as president and CEO for the Jewish Federations of North America in that same role.
The Cleveland Jewish News first reported Fingerhut’s new position.
“For more than...
Masa Israel promotes ‘massive social musical initiative’ at GA in Tel Aviv
Masa Israel Journey, the public-service organization that creates engaging international experiences in Israel for those between 18 and 30 years old, gathered approximately 3,000 Masa participants and other General Assembly attendees in Tel Aviv’s...
JFNA 2018 brings critical dialogue to Israel in attempt to bridge cultural and political...
In a greater attempt to be heard by Israel’s ruling establishment, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) held their annual General Assembly in Tel Aviv with the theme, “Israel and the Diaspora: ‘We...
Rivlin on Kotel agreement: ‘Symbol of unity became symbol of division’
President Reuven Rivlin gave a speech at the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)'s General Assembly in Los Angeles early Tuesday, addressing the crisis Israel has faced with Diaspora Jewry surrounding the Kotel agreementto build...