Federation
New Israel Fund Courts Liberals Vexed By Federations’ Philanthropic Veto Power
“There hasn’t yet been a national progressive Jewish place to house your philanthropic giving to Israel and America.”
The Federation Rubber-Stamped His Donations. Then He Tried To Give To IfNotNow.
The Seattle Jewish Federation had never blocked one of his donations. But they said IfNotNow goes against their goal of a “cohesive Jewish community.”
New President At Chicago Federation Is Old President’s Son
One of the most powerful and well-compensated Jewish establishment officials in the United States just passed his job along to his son.
Cleveland Jewish Federation Appoints First Female President
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland has appointed Erika Rudin-Luria as its top executive, making her the philanthropy’s first female president.
Jerry Silverman Will Step Down As Federations Chief
“My decision is bittersweet,” Silverman wrote. “However, as I have always stated, family comes first.”
Federations Demands Israel Reverse ‘Divisive’ Moves On Western Wall And Conversion
The Jewish federations called on Israel to reverse its “divisive and damaging” steps to freeze an agreement on egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall.
First Survey Of All U.S. Jewish Federations Finds No Illegalities, But Still Cites Some Problems
A first-ever survey of all U.S. Jewish federations has found no evidence of illegalities—but still some problems
Netanyahu To Skip Federation Convention As Rift With Diaspora Grows
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be appearing this year at the annual conference of the Jewish Federations of North America.
Chicago Federation Offers $425K Grants To Reduce Violent Crime
— Chicago’s Jewish federation is giving $425,000 in grants to help reduce a cycle of violence gripping the city. Awarded through the Unit…
Jewish Groups Decry House Approval Of GOP Healthcare Bill
Among those that criticized the passage were the Reform movement, the Jewish Federations of North America, B’nai B’rith and Jewish Women International.
