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#JewishFederations build flourishing communities in over 350 places across North America and in 70 countries around the world and Israel.
“Our community excels in reporting and collaborating with law enforcement, not taking anything at face value,” said Shawn Brokos, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s community security director. https://ow.ly/Qsbq50Y4qro
January 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
“By bringing the community together, we remember that each person killed was someone who lived and whose life was cut short,” said Jason Moss, the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys’s executive director. https://ow.ly/tRK150Y3Vm7
January 27, 2026 at 8:05 PM
“Bringing Violins of Hope to multiple communities across the state allows us to reach diverse audiences and create meaningful connections. This residency is about remembrance, education and hope.” - Allan Ross, Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities. https://ow.ly/XAX950Y4qog
Violins of Hope brings Holocaust-connected instruments to Iowa
Musical instruments connected to Jewish musicians and the Holocaust are making their way to Iowa for a series of programs. Violins of Hope Iowa is bringing a powerful international cultural initiat…
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January 27, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Last week, the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg hosted young Israeli hockey players for a visit that focused on ice time and emphasized connection with the community. “For kids who do not grow up with rinks around the corner, being on the ice every day was unforgettable.” https://ow.ly/c54m50Y4qkv
Winnipeg Jewish Community Welcomes Young Israeli Hockey Players Aor Week Of Ice, Connection, And Care
A group of young Israeli hockey players spent a week in Winnipeg experiencing elite ice time and the warmth of the local Jewish community.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:02 PM
“By showcasing compelling stories from around the world—past and present—we aim to foster understanding, spark dialogue, and deepen the global appreciation of Jewish identity, heritage, and values,” said Jewish Nevada President and CEO Stefanie Tuzman. https://ow.ly/SeSG50Y3VnV
Jewish Nevada International Film Festival Returns Bigger Than Ever to Showcase Honorable Jewish Stories
The JCC, a program division of Jewish Nevada, is proud to present the 2026 Jewish Nevada International Film Festival (JNIFF), held from Jan. 24 – Feb. 7, 2026 at various locations throughout Southern Nevada. This year’s festival will feature 15 films, more than ever
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January 26, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a new study from Jewish Federations of North America's Center for Aging, Trauma, and Holocaust Survivor Care presents data on aging services organizations’ readiness to serve trauma-impacted populations: https://ow.ly/phtj50Y3Vpx
Study: One-Third of Aging Providers Lack PCTI Care for Holocaust Survivors | The Jewish Federations of North America
A new national study finds that aging service providers are missing an essential skill for serving thousands of Holocaust survivors and other older adults with a history of trauma, as the vast majority of organizations lack capacity to use a Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed (PCTI) approach. The stud…
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January 26, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in Feb. 2022, around 20,000 children have been forcibly taken to Russia. With support from Jewish Federations of North America, Save Ukraine is bringing them home in a special operation its' CEO has described as the "underground railroad." https://ow.ly/SsE750Y3Vlk
The 'underground railroad': Saving Ukraine’s children from Russia
Humanitarian group Save Ukraine is rescuing the country's children from Russia in a special operation described by its CEO as the "underground railroad."
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January 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Today, Jewish Federations of North America send our love and deepest condolences to the family of Police St. Sgt. Ran Gvili — one of the first taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7th, 843 days ago, and the last to be recovered. Read our full statement: https://ow.ly/T2wb50Y3Qnp
January 26, 2026 at 4:18 PM
“We stand together. We do not look away. And we will continue to respond with clarity, strength, and care,” said the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte, in response to the Nazi symbol and antisemitic signage that defaced Shalom Park. https://ow.ly/xuA150Y1Z75
Antisemitic signage, Nazi symbol found on campus of NC park
According to the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte, the item was found on Tuesday morning on Shalom Park’s property and has since been removed.
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January 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Last month, the Jewish Federation of Detroit mobilized hundreds of volunteers from across the Jewish community to give back on Christmas. “It's amazing to see this decades long tradition in our community continue,” said David Kurzmann. https://ow.ly/KNae50Y1Z5a
Jewish Federation of Detroit’s 2025 Mitzvah Day
On Dec. 25, the Jewish Federation of Detroit, led by its Community Relations department, along with Temple Israel, mobilized hundreds of volunteers from across the Detroit Jewish community to give back on Christmas Day.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Congress is considering a set of bipartisan bills that would improve transparency, evaluate safety tools, and strengthen protections to make the internet safer for our kids. Please take a moment to ask your representatives to add their support: https://ow.ly/QUKS50Y1Z1S
Urge Congress to Support Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Kids Online
Jewish families are increasingly concerned about the online environments where children are spending time and the growing exposure...
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January 25, 2026 at 4:01 PM
“We need to recognize the reality of the moment, but at the same time, I think that our community is vibrant, proudly Jewish and strong.” Read the full interview with UJA-Federation of New York's CEO Eric Goldstein: https://ow.ly/y38C50Y1YZz
After latest trip to Israel, N.Y. federation CEO says country's needs greater today than post-Oct. 7
Last week, UJA-Federation of New York CEO Eric Goldstein, who is stepping down this summer after nearly a dozen years at the helm of the country’s largest Jewish federation, cut the ribbon on the new Beit Nova center for survivors of the massacre at the Nova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023, which his organization... Read More
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January 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
“At a time when antisemitism at an all-time high, it is worth taking a pause to acknowledged this is a place where we are making inroads and connections,” said Sarah Williams, vice president of education at the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. https://ow.ly/2N5650Y1Unn
Federation, UH partnership brings speech services to Jewish schools
The Jewish Herald-Voice - Houston's Jewish Newspaper
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January 23, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, MS, was heavily damaged in an arson attack on Jan. 10, 2026. #JewishFederations continue to help the Jackson community, providing critical resources for rebuilding, restoration, and recovery – and you can, too: https://ow.ly/wrVM50Y1UiP
January 23, 2026 at 8:01 PM
“Across the region, there are dozens of sites and thousands of volunteers coming together. It’s about teaching the next generation the importance of giving back and building community," said UJA-Federation of New York's Stephanie Davidson https://ow.ly/Q0Nh50Y1Uft
Sid Jacobson JCC marks MLK Day with community-wide service effort
Volunteers of all ages gathered at Sid Jacobson JCC on Monday, Jan. 19, to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. not with speeches or ceremonies alone,
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January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
“I think it’s important that you start young caring about politics and speaking out against policies and issues that you care deeply about,” said Amanda Arst, a high school senior who participated in Jewish Advocacy Day with the Jewish Federation of St. Louis https://ow.ly/M1We50Y1Upj
St. Louis Jewish advocates bring security concerns to Missouri Capitol
A group of Jewish St. Louisans sent an in-person message to Missouri lawmakers that they need more protection from antisemitic acts. The 50-person delegation visited the state capitol on Jan. 21 for Jewish Advocacy Day. The initiative was planned by a variety of Jewish community groups: the American Jewish Committee (AJC) STL, Anti-Defamation League Heartland,...
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January 23, 2026 at 6:25 PM
“I believe the community is safe, but sometimes it may not feel that way when somebody takes this kind of brazen action directed right at your home for simply hanging a flag,” said Shawn Brokos with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. https://ow.ly/PErP50Y1jr2
Detectives investigating after Israeli flag damaged in Pittsburgh
Police are asking for help in identifying a man who they believe intentionally damaged an Israeli flag in Pittsburgh's North Side Saturday night.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:01 PM
A new study, conducted by the Jewish Federations of North America's Center for Aging, Trauma, and Holocaust Survivor Care, finds that aging service providers are missing an essential skill for serving thousands of Holocaust survivors and other older adults: https://ow.ly/1JEl50Y1jsw
January 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
“Our community members and staff live and work in every corner of society. There are too many stories of lives upended by what the government itself refers to as the ICE surge,” reads the open letter spearheaded by the Minneapolis Jewish Federation. https://ow.ly/G2Bz50Y1jpe
Invoking Torah, Jews are mobilizing against ICE in Minnesota - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Jewish groups opposed to the aggressive surge in immigration enforcement are signing letters, planning protests and mending frayed interfaith partnerships.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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“Every act of service creates a ripple of hope for a more unified tomorrow,” said Amy Gordon, director of the @JewishPalmBeach Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center, of their annual MLK Day of Service. https://ow.ly/u23F50Y1jnl
January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
“This is something that we must stand strong against, and we invite our entire Charlotte community to stand with us against hate,” said Adam Kolett, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte https://ow.ly/v4VB50Y1jai
Charlotte’s Shalom Park vandalized with Nazi imagery, community outraged
If you drive down Providence Road, you may pass Shalom Park — a place of gathering for many members of the Charlotte Jewish community. It houses a day school, preschool, temple and much more, but that community has been shaken after officials say someone spray painted Nazi imagery on the grounds Monday night.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Congress’s $300M for nonprofit security is progress, says Jewish Federations of North America CEO Eric Fingerhut — but growing threats mean much more is needed to keep communities safe. https://jewishinsider.com/2026/01/congress-nonprofit-security-grant-program-2026-jewish-leaders/?utm_source=cio

January 21, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Join us Jan 22 at 3pm ET for Voices of Resilience: Iran’s Current Crisis — a timely conversation on Iran, human rights, and the global impact, with @JFedLA. #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://jewishla-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TZwsm7kuTpqMiTHpBUsEyw#/registration
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Voices of Resilience: Iran’s Current Crisis — What It Means for Iranians and the World. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
In this pivotal moment of upheaval in Iran, an extraordinary convergence of human rights struggles, generational protest, and geopolitical tensions is driving an overwhelming desire for freedom from tyranny and a terrorist regime. Courageous citizens have been risking their lives for basic human rights and calling for dignity in a time of escalating repression. With brutal crackdowns on free expression leading to unfathomable death tolls, this moment has profound impact on the safety and human rights for Iranians. In Los Angeles, the largest Persian Diaspora in the world are acutely and...
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January 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
After the arson attack in Jackson, Jewish Federations of North America mobilized quickly — providing security, resources, and support to ensure the community was not alone. https://www.jewishfederations.org/blog/all/after-arson-jewish-federations-mobilize-for-jackson-509337
January 21, 2026 at 6:20 PM