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Federations Applaud Increase in DHS Allocations for Nonprofit Secruity

Federations applaud the 55% increase in the Department of Homeland Security’s allocations to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. A significant portion of the $20M federal commitment will help bolster Jewish institutional physical security amid a dramatic rise in anti-Semitism. Read more.

Federations' First Israel Investment Summit is Underway

Federations' 1st Israel Investment Summit kicked off this week as delegates joined Chairman Amnon Neubach and rang the opening bell at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. The Summit is part of an ongoing effort to enhance Israeli-U.S. investment-focused philanthropic relationships. Learn more.

Support Needed for Congressional Bill for Funding Special Needs Education

Bipartisan bill to increase federal education funding for children with disabilities needs additional support in Congress. Use this letter to urge your representative to cosponsor H.R. 551, the IDEA Full Funding Act. For more information, contact Aaron Kaufman, senior legislative associate.

Federations Disturbed by Israeli Rabbinical Court's Rejection of US Convert

Federations are deeply disturbed that an Israeli rabbinical court has rejected the conversion of an American woman carried out by a leading U.S. Modern Orthodox rabbi. Read the full statement.

Federations Show Solidarity with French Jewry at Jewish Agency Meeting

Thanks to funds raised in part by Federations, Israel commits to expanding the number of emissaries send to college campuses to help combat BDS and other anti-Israel activities at Board of Governors Meeting in Paris.