Jewish Federations of North America
Stung by anti-Israel protests and hate, many Jews are reasserting their identity
By Michele Chabin — November 22, 2023
(RNS) — While some American Jews leave Star of David necklaces at home or remove mezuzahs from their doorposts, others have deepened their spiritual practices or taken to the streets and social media to shout their pride in their Jewish identity and the state of Israel.
US Jews plan historic March for Israel at National Mall Tuesday
By Yonat Shimron — November 10, 2023
(RNS) — It comes on the heels of numerous demonstrations across the country — some led by Jews — calling for an end to Israel’s retaliatory strikes in Gaza.
Wracked by grief, US Jews gather to mourn, lament and raise money for Israel
By Yonat Shimron — October 12, 2023
(RNS) — Many American Jews are feeling an acute sense of trauma.
Mourning temples’ demise on Tisha B’Av, some Jews see parallels to Israel’s democracy
By Yonat Shimron — July 25, 2023
(RNS) — Many American Jews are in mourning not only for the temples, but, they say, for Israeli democracy, which has been badly tarnished.
This Thanksgiving, give thanks for refugees
By Darcy Hirsh — November 23, 2022
(RNS) — Let us be grateful — with words and actions — for the refugees who have helped make this country what it is.
On Rosh Hashana and every day, lessons from Ukraine’s Jews on resilience and hope
By Alex Weisler — September 23, 2022
(RNS) — The poetic image of our names being inscribed into the Book of Life has new resonance this year.
US Jews furiously raise money, send delegations to help Ukraine
By Yonat Shimron — March 12, 2022
(RNS) — Thousands, if not millions, of American Jews can trace their ancestors back to Ukraine and feel a special connection to the place, even if it brings up a complicated past.
Synagogues forced to balance welcoming the stranger with protecting their own
By Yonat Shimron — January 19, 2022
(RNS) — In the aftermath of the Colleyville standoff, many security experts say protecting synagogue buildings may mean locked doors, hired guards, cameras and intercom systems.
Ahead of Jewish Earth Day, more Jewish institutions take climate action
By Yonat Shimron — January 13, 2022
(RNS) — Environmental awareness is beginning to filter down into Jewish institutional life, with increasing attention to building sustainability and impact investing.
Jewish groups urge Senate to hold hearing on antisemitism envoy
By Yonat Shimron — November 5, 2021
(RNS) — Biden nominated Deborah Lipstadt to the post of antisemitism envoy in July. But Republican members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said they're examining some of her past tweets.
100 young Jews are volunteering this summer as part of a new service project
By Yonat Shimron — July 14, 2020
(RNS) — Serve the Moment is intended to inspire young Jewish adults to perform 100,000 acts of service during this turbulent summer when the coronavirus is spreading and social unrest over racial inequality is rising.
Latino evangelical leaders meet in Jerusalem for summit on Israel
By Michele Chabin — May 24, 2019
JERUSALEM (RNS) — Latino evangelical leaders from the United States recently met at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to celebrate its move there.
US Jewish groups warn of ‘rupture’ if Western Wall deal collapses
By Michele Chabin — June 2, 2016
JERUSALEM (RNS) “There is a deep concern, bordering on disbelief, that this deal may not be implemented,” said Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism.
Leaders push for free Jewish preschool in US, Canada
By Lauren Markoe — October 24, 2013
(RNS) To keep younger Jews connected to Judaism, top Jewish leaders are pushing free Jewish preschool for all Jewish American children -- what they call a “Jewish Head Start.”
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