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Federations Mourn Shimon Peres, z"l

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) deeply mourns the passing of Shimon Peres, z”l, universally recognized as one of Israel’s greatest leaders and one of North American Jewry’s closest Israeli friends. Read more.

From Our CEO: Fisher FLIGHT Inspires Jewish Philanthropy

Our Jewish community is marked by diversity—varied interests, levels of observance, young and old, single and married. Treating everyone in an inclusive manner, understanding their needs and responding to them appropriately are critical to bringing our community together. 

 

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Vital Nonprofit Legislation in Jeopardy

A provision to help nonprofits become energy efficient is at risk of being cut in new energy bill talks. If your senators/representatives are negotiating the bill, encourage them to include the provision. For more information, contact Rob Goldberg, senior director, legislative affairs.

Jewish Orgs Advised To Undertake Succession Planning

Jewish organizations with an aging staff must have a plan in place that provides for the least amount of disruption to the ongoing work of the agency.

Latest Local Jewish Population Estimates Now Available

Latest Jewish population estimates to guide community planning now available from Berman Jewish DataBank, a project of Federations, in alphabetical and descending order; see how you rank! For more information, contact Laurence Kotler-Berkowitz, senior director, research and analysis.