The Jewish Federations of North America

Selma Blair, Modi Rosenfeld, Brett McGurk, Douglas Murray, and MP Melissa Lantsman are joining us in Washington, D.C. this November at the 2026 #GeneralAssembly – will you? From November 8-10, Jewish leaders from around the world will gather to discuss our community’s priorities, and we want you to be part of the conversation. Learn more and register: https://www.jewishfederations.org/blog/all/selma-blair-modi-among-key-speakers-at-2026-general-assembly-527136

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Jewish Federations of North America are horrified by the shooting outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, as members of the Jewish community gathered to observe Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Jews must be able to gather in prayer and community without fear, and we urge authorities to fully investigate this attack and hold those responsible accountable. As we learn more details, we pray for the full and speedy recovery of those injured, and thank the heroic law enforcement officer who engaged the shooter and sustained injuries. We stand in solidarity with the Belleville Jewish community at this deeply painful moment, and will never back down on our fulfilling community’s security needs.

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On Yom Kippur, we gather as a community to reflect, seek forgiveness, and draw strength from another as we look ahead with renewed hope. We wish you and your loved ones a meaningful fast. May we all be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life. G'mar Chatimah Tovah.

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“What we know here in Nashville is that we are a deeply caring, kind society. And if we could get back to those fundamentals... I think we’ll be able to combat and push back those forces of darkness,” said Judy Alperin, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville.

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"In spite of what we've been through, we will keep on growing and keep on succeeding and getting strong." Three years after the horrors of October 7, 2023, we remember the innocent lives that were taken, the hostages torn from their homes, and the communities left in ashes. And we continue to stand with the people of Israel as they rebuild their homes, replant their fields, and welcome their people home. #NeverForgetOct7

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“No institution in North American Jewish life is better positioned than the federation system to build out the leadership ecosystem. We connect local communities with continental learning, lay leadership with professional expertise, emerging leaders with seasoned mentors and one generation with the next.” Read more from Jewish Federations of North America's Shayna Kreisler, vice president of lay leadership, and Robin Stein, chair of lay leadership development:

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“Every dollar the community spends on security guards and cameras is a dollar that is not invested in Jewish education, caring for the elderly, and helping people in need,” explained Jewish Federations of North America CEO Eric Fingerhut. “But we will protect ourselves. We will raise the money, and we will do it, because we will not allow these people to stop us.”

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“Condemning antisemitism in Philadelphia should not be contingent upon one’s position on a conflict thousands of miles away,” said Jason Holtzman, chief of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Jewish Community Relations Council.

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“It is undeniable that we need the federal government’s help and while we appreciate the recent increase in NSGP awards for faith-based institutions, the fact that only 23% of NSGP applications were approved this year shows that it’s not enough. That’s why we’ve been calling on Congress to pass the bipartisan Jewish American Safety Act and fund the NSGP at $1 billion.” – Eric D. Fingerhut, Jewish Federations of North America president and CEO

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"The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit creates an opportunity that has never existed before, allowing American taxpayers to help fund scholarships and educational support for children and families, and then receive those dollars back as a tax credit. For the Jewish community, this has the potential to make Jewish day school more affordable and will drastically increase access to Jewish education for generations to come.” – Sheila Katz, Chief Jewish Life Officer, Jewish Federations of North America

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Jewish Federations of North America are relieved that the passengers and crew of the FlyDubai flight bound for Israel are safely home, following an apparent attempt to bring down the aircraft mid-flight. We are deeply grateful to the pilot who, while injured, managed to open the cockpit door, to the crew members and passengers who acted swiftly to bring the plane to safety, and to the Saudi authorities for shepherding the passengers home. Their courage prevented what could have been an unspeakable tragedy. We wish the captain, and all those injured, a full and speedy recovery. While the full details of what occurred are still emerging, what is clear is that in a moment of crisis, people came together to protect one another. That instinct — to stand up, to help, to refuse to let terror define the outcome — reflects the very best of the human spirit, and stands in stark contrast to whatever motivated this attack. Jewish Federations will continue to monitor the situation closely and stand with our community and our partners across the region as more information becomes available.

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Jewish Federations of North America condemn the violent extremist attacks against the Palestinian village of Jalud in the West Bank. Those responsible must be apprehended and brought to justice. We stand in support of the Israeli Defense Forces and law enforcement and urge decisive action to prevent further attacks and protect innocent civilians. As the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, said, these acts are a “moral stain, a blow to the rule of law and our most basic values as a nation and country.”

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“The federal government has a responsibility to ensure its citizens, regardless of faith, can practice freely and safely, and we thank Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for the timely awarding of these $300 million in grants, which will provide much-needed relief,” said Eric D. Fingerhut, President and CEO of Jewish Federations of North America.

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Israel's election is right around the corner, and once the results are in, we'll be ready to help you understand what they mean. Political analyst Haviv Rettig Gur will be back for an online conversation on Wed, Oct 28 at 2pm ET to break down the outcome and what's next for the Jewish State. Register now: https://ow.ly/gVcb50ZSOHr

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