Posts Tagged: Jewish Federations of North America
At DC Confab, Jewish Editors Weigh in on Trump’s Victory, Alt-Right Movement and Changing Media Landscape
President-elect Donald Trump’s social media prowess enabled him to negate the influence of traditional news entities and proved to be “hugely instrumental” in his victory...
Baton Rouge — A Call to Action
JNS.org - The severe flooding that affected Baton Rouge, La. earlier this month has left 13 people dead and 60,000 homes destroyed or damaged, according to latest...
Israel’s President Welcomes LGBTQ Delegation From North America
JNS.org - Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Tuesday welcomed leaders from the LGBTQ community who were visiting Israel with the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). “This...
US Amb. to Israel Daniel Shapiro and JNS Editor on Obama-Netanyahu Relationship (VIDEO)
JNS.org - The Jewish Broadcasting Service has published the full video of my interview with US Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro at the 2015 General...
Netanyahu to Jewish Federations: US, Israel ‘Should Work Together’ on Iran
JNS.org - Despite their disagreement over the Iran nuclear deal, the U.S. and Israel “can and should work together now” to ensure that Iran complies with...
Jewish Federation Umbrella CEO Calls for Post-Iran-Deal Communal Unity
JNS.org - Jerry Silverman, president and CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) umbrella organization, called for Jewish communal unity in the aftermath of...
Houston is Latest Jewish Federation to Oppose Iran Deal
JNS.org - The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston on Wednesday became the latest individual Jewish federation to officially oppose the Iran nuclear deal. While the Jewish...
Why Does the Jewish World Put on Conferences?
JNS.org - In one of the larger Jewish-related events of the year, more than 1,500 people as well as an impressive lineup of political and thought...
Vice President Joe Biden to Address Jewish Federations’ General Assembly
JNS.org - The Jewish Federations of North America has announced that Vice President Joe Biden will address its upcoming General Assembly. Biden will the...
Jews Around the World Mourn Death of Actor, Comedian Robin Williams
JNS.org - The Jewish community mourned the loss of actor and comedian Robin Williams, who passed away at the age of 63 at his home...
Jewish Federations Launch Emergency Fund for Israeli Communities Facing Rocket Attacks
JNS.org - The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) on Friday announced the launch of "Stop the Sirens," an emergency fundraising campaign "aimed at...
Flouting Critics, U.S. Jewish Groups Continue Iran Push
Times of Israel - A day after columnist Thomas Friedman blasted Jewish groups for allying with Saudi Arabia in what he described as a push...
Funders, Advocates, Providers Rally Around Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Jewish Life
NEW YORK—When Pascale Bercovitch took a chair next to the podium at ADVANCE: The Ruderman Jewish Disabilities Funding Conference, she lifted herself from a sleekly...
Obama to Jewish Leaders: No ‘Grand Peace Plan’ Coming on Israel Trip
President Barack Obama said in a meeting with American Jewish leaders on Thursday that he does not intend to propose a "grand peace plan" on...
