“It is a loophole that is likely to be manipulated by the people who need to manipulate it.”
The partnership “will ensure that we are not duplicating efforts or wasting resources that can best be put toward those most in need.”
“Through the darkness of this tragedy we have seen a wave of solidarity, and we are gratified that it has sparked a movement of renewed unity.”
The former congressman succeeds Jerry Silverman, the umbrella group’s leader since 2009.
The General Assembly was plastered with motivational quotations about dialogue. But these quotes would ring hollow in the coming days.
Both groups donate millions of dollars every year to Israel and local causes.
Wilf has held numerous Jewish Federation leadership positions, including co-chairing the National Holocaust Survivors Initiative.
A last-minute funding cut from the umbrella group for Jewish federations nationwide could mean trouble for nine major Jewish charities.
Manning was the first female chair of the Jewish Federations of North America.
“Conditions on campuses and student organizations required a collective and collaborative approach to deal with Jewish security issues.”