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May 1, 2015

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National Young Leadership Names New Chairs Designate for 2015-2016

March 2015

This week, National Young Leadership (NYL), Federation’s network of Jewish leaders in their 20s, 30s and early 40s, announced its new chairs designate, Ronna Schneider, from Cincinnati, and Bryan Drowos, from South Palm Beach.

Both Ronna and Bryan are vice chairs of NYL Cabine…

May 1, 2015

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Jewish Federations Condemn Deadly Shootings in Copenhagen

February 15, 2015

The Jewish Federations of North America are shocked and grieved following yesterday’s attacks on the Krystalgade Synagogue and the cultural center in Copenhagen that has left at least two people dead - including Dan Uzan, a Jewish volunteer security guard - and others in…

May 1, 2015

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On the Ground in Paris

In the aftermath of the fatal attacks in France, dozens of Federation leaders to Paris to show their solidarity with the French Jewish community.

Summaries and videos from Day 1 and Day 2 of the mission put you right in the middle of this important trip.

Aug 25, 2014

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#LivingIt: JDC Update: August 25

Personal Story: Eliyahu Habag
 
Eliyahu Habag is a client of JDC's Day Care Center for the Elderly in Merchavim, located less than 20 kilometers from Gaza.  The Day Care Center offers a variety of welfare services, such as daily hot meals, medical assistance and counseling, as well as soci…

Aug 25, 2014

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#LivingIt: JDC Update: August 24

Centers for Young Adults – Beyond the Walls of the Center
 
In Israel, JDC operates over 40 Centers for Young Adults (CYA) in partnership with local communities and the Government of Israel.  These Centers empower nearly 45,000 young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds, such as new imm…