Federations Urge House to Pass Bipartisan Family Caregiver Vill

Federations joined a new national coalition effort led by AARP to urge the House to pass the bipartisan RAISE Family Caregivers Act. Passed unanimously by the Senate, the bill would help support 40 million family caregivers across the U.S. 

2016 International Lion of Judah Conference Breaks Fundraising Record

A record $31.5 million was raised at the 2016 International Lion of Judah Conference that wrapped up yesterday. One of every 12 delegates increased her gift to a higher giving level. 32 became Lions for the first time and 17 created Endowments of at least $100K each.

GA16: Jeffery Goldberg To Join Israeli Journalists to Discuss Jewish Future

Amid a rapidly changing world, learn what’s next for global Jewry at GA 2016, as Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic and top journalists from Israel discuss our future, direct from the plenary stage. View program and register now.

Global School Twinning Network Wins 2016 Jerusalem Unity Prize

Global school twinning network won the 2016 Jerusalem Unity Prize for work connecting Jews around the world. The network, run by the Federation-funded Jewish Agency with the Ministry of Education, creates bonds between a record 650 Israeli and global Jewish schools and is adding a new, expe…

Lion of Judah Conference Commemorates 9/11 Anniversary

The 2016 International Lion of Judah Conference opened yesterday with a moving 9/11 15th anniversary tribute featuring Madeleine Albright, former U.S. secretary of state, and Tom Ridge, first secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Learn more.