American jewish world service
Orthodox groups surge, progressives falter in World Zionist Congress election
The two main Orthodox parties combined for more than a third of delegates - far beyond their share of the American Jewish population.
Jewish Groups Praise Bill To Sanction Burma For Persecution Of Rohingya Muslims
The Jewish Rohingya Justice Network, a coalition of 19 groups, had lobbied for the bill.
Liberal Jewish Groups Get Surge of Donations After Donald Trump’s Win
ADL has seen a 50% increase in donations since Election Day. The National Council of Jewish Women has also seen a large and steady increase in donations, reports its CEO, Nancy Kaufman, And Robert Bank, president and CEO of American Jewish World Services, has described the outpouring of funds from donors as “tikkun olam [repair of the world] on steroids.”
Ruth Messinger Stepping Down as Head of American Jewish World Service
Ruth Messinger will step down next year as president of the international development group American Jewish World Service after 18 years at the helm.
AJWS Cuts Back on Domestic Advocacy After Donors Balk
American Jewish World Service has successfully raised millions for overseas relief work. But it had to scrap a domestic advocacy push after donors balked.
Why Ruth Messinger's Granddaughter Is Also Her Roommate
Finding the perfect NYC roommate is hard, but Ruth Messinger and Francesca Sternfeld did it. The fact that they’re grandmother and granddaughter is an added bonus.
Fighting Anti-Gay Hate on Purim
One of the most important ways to combat oppression is to work against the terrible wave of homophobia in Africa, Barney Frank writes.
AJWS Wants U.S. To Recall Envoys Pulled From Gay-Ban Uganda and Nigeria
The American Jewish World Service called on the Obama administration to pull ambassadors from Uganda and Nigeria because of what it says are escalating anti-gay and other repressive measures by those governments.
Don't Sign Uganda Anti-Gay Law
Ugandans may think they are acting out of faith by banning homosexuality. In fact, they are promoting hatred and violence against LGBT people, Ruth Messinger writes.
Anne Heyman's Remarkable Life of Service
Anne Heyman lived a remarkable life of service, Ruth Messinger writes. Jewish identity drove her to struggle against apartheid and genocide — while loving her family passionately.