Jewish Federations of North America
Jewish Federations Welcome NEA Committee’s Decision to Reject ADL Boycott
Jewish community organizations representing the majority of American Jewry welcomed the decision by the National Education Association (NEA) Executive Committee and Board of Directors late Friday to reject a vote by the organization’s Representative Assembly to boycott ADL (Anti-Defamation League) … Read More
A statement on the Jan. 15, 2025 hostage release agreement from the Jewish Federation of Louisville
Dear Friends, Along with all Jewish Federations, we welcome news of a deal to release dozens of hostages, create a framework for releasing all the hostages, and allow Israel a path forward to protect the safety and security of its … Read More
At JFNA’s 2024 General Assembly, the watchword was ‘Unity’
By Andrew Adler Community Editor We asked four members of Louisville’s Jewish community to share some thoughts after returning from Jewish Federations of North America’s 2024 General Assembly, which ran Nov. 10-12 in Washington, D.C. Here’s what they said: … Read More
Hezbollah crisis adds to threats facing Jews during High Holidays and ahead of Oct. 7, experts say
By Ron Kampeas (JTA) — WASHINGTON — As Israel escalates its fight against Hezbollah, Jewish security organizations are on particularly heightened alert ahead of the High Holidays. On Friday, Israel assassinated Hezbollah’s longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, following a barrage of … Read More
Amid rising antisemitism, an undaunted NAJL meets in Louisville
By Andrew Adler Community Editor The National Association of Jewish Legislators, which comprises more than 240 Jewish state legislators in close to 40 states, met in Louisville earlier this month. It marked a particularly auspicious time for NAJL, which … Read More
Ralph Green named to JFNA’s National Board
By Andrew Adler Community Editor Ralph Green, a prominent Louisville oral surgeon with long and deep service with the Jewish Federation of Louisville, has been elected to Jewish Federations of North America’s national Board of Trustees. “I’ve been very active … Read More
Act Now for Israel – and give to secure its future during a time of unprecedented crisis
By Andrew Adler Community Editor Confronting one of their gravest challenges in generations, Jews from Louisville and across the U.S. are responding the way they always have: by joining together as one people and declaring that evil will not stand. … Read More
American Jewish giving to Israel spikes as a ‘tangible’ way to express grief after Hamas attack
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — For more than a week, Herbert Block’s phone has been buzzing nonstop with messages from people he doesn’t know who want to give him money. He doesn’t mind the unsolicited callers, all of whom … Read More
Here’s how you can help victims of the recent devestating earthquake in Morocco
We want to share the below information from our national partners at Jewish Federations of North America. The death toll from the recent earthquake in Morocco is staggering, and a number of teams are already on the ground to help. … Read More