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Need Help Preparing for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month?

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and disability advocates around the country are planning education and awareness events. For event ideas or to connect with Federation disability inclusion specialists, email Aaron Kaufman, senior legislative associate. 

JFNA Supports Proposed Bill Promoting Grassroots Mid-East Peace Efforts

JFNA’s Washington office “welcomes and supports” proposed legislation calling for the establishment of an international fund that will focus on grassroots engagement between Israelis and Palestinians.

SCN Continues to Work With FBI To Get answers on Recent Bomb Threats

The Secure Community Network (SCN) continues to work with federal law enforcement and Jewish communities after a fifth wave of bomb threats hits Jewish schools and JCCs across America. 

New Federation Mission Launches This Summer

The new FRD Leadership Mission—reimagined from the CCD Mission—invites all senior FRD pros and lay leader counterparts to enhance critical development and partnership skills while seeing Federations’ work firsthand in Ukraine and Israel. Learn more about the debut July 10-16 mission.

NYL Cabinet Mission in India Raises Funds for Vulnerable Indian Jews

$37,000 was raised during the 2017 National Young Leadership Cabinet Study Mission last week for 2 programs supported by Federation partner JDC that serve vulnerable Indian children and help develop the next generation of Indian Jewish leaders.