“This increased investment will help ensure that survivors, many of whom continue to face significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges, receive the specialized care and support they deserve.” – Eric Fingerhut, @Jfederations president and CEO https://t.co/GrewffZVVj
“Day schools are equipped to add 21st century Jewish life, in the voice of teenagers who live it” writes @JCRCNY’s Sara Aeder, as she makes the case for Jewish day school students to participate in the @JFederations’ Student to Student program: https://t.co/iaYPk9rTca
“This celebration was a beautiful reminder that when generations come together to share stories and spend time with one another, we strengthen not only remembrance, but community itself.” - Stephanie Nichol, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County https://t.co/MZX5CwU70o
In her remarks, Becky Caspi, director general of @JFederations’ Israel office, highlighted the Federations’ small business loan program: “What we’ve seen is that small business owners are remarkable. The banks are noticing.” https://t.co/f4UgKA4486
"He's entitled to his opinion,” said David Heyman, associate vice president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. “The way he chose to express it was targeted harassment." https://t.co/3gVEyjxmMK
“Just as the community here has stood by our side throughout the years, our Shlichim are here to proudly walk shoulder to shoulder with the community,” said Gal Atia, head of the @JewishAgency delegation to N. America, as they marched in the Israel Parade https://t.co/1LDUMOBgb7
"Tuesday's attacks reinforced the urgent need for additional security resources, training, and support to help Jewish organizations across New Mexico meet the growing security challenges they face," said Juan Dircie, Director of JCRC-NM. https://t.co/ctET1USac9
“There’s no way that philanthropy can fill this gap of what will be cut from people’s income for food,” said Shana Dunn, planning director of the caring department at @UJAFedNY. “This is one way that we can be like moving the needle a little bit.” https://t.co/oeLZGI8VJY
“No community should have to choose between their security and celebrating who they are proudly and openly,” writes Preston Neal, a member of the @JFederations’ National Young Leadership Cabinet, who was part of the advocacy fly-in. https://t.co/Lt3rCD6bPQ
"We are grateful for the support of the Committee thus far but until the Nonprofit Security Grant Program reaches $1 billion, we will not be able to adequately address these threats,” said @Jfederations’ president and CEO Eric Fingerhut. https://t.co/3w0hHIdrdd
“The community came together and it rallied. And we cooperated with law enforcement so that there was a penalty for his crime," said David Heyman with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh https://t.co/tjNZvySm5P
Who cares for the carers? With support from @JFederations, the Kibbutz Movement Rehabilitation Fund provides caregivers in the Upper Galilee with a lifeline of their own: https://t.co/RYzcvnldVm
“The outpouring of joy and pride at the Israel Day Parade was inspiring, as always, and this year was no exception. It was a powerful reminder of the unbreakable connection between our community and the State of Israel.” – Eric Fingerhut https://t.co/hYvulotdCX
In a statement, @CIJAInfo urged officials to address “the drivers of this crisis, including radicalization, promotion of terrorism, and terrorist entities operating here in Canada.” https://t.co/XBiYWz9odS
"In the infinite diversity of humanity – in each and every person – we find the spark of God. Gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex, each of us is created in God’s image, and the gift of love... is God’s gift to us all." — @keshetglbtjews@jfederations 🏳️🌈
“Today more than ever, educational travel to Israel is essential to strengthening the connection between Israel and Jewish communities around the world," said @JewishAgency Chief Impact Officer Shelley Kedar. https://t.co/SqGonlSuHN
“In this time of danger, unity is our strength. Covenantal people do not ask who fits; it asks what each person is called to give.” Read more from @Jfederations’ David Goldfarb: https://t.co/40y7GWq7EB
“We support Pride because people should not have to hide. We support Pride because we know the cost of silence.” - David Knoll, associate vice president of public affairs, Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh https://t.co/vJfnevZ64e