Eric S. Goldstein to step down as CEO of UJA-Federation of New York
The lawyer turned Jewish professional has led the country’s largest Jewish federation through a series of crises, bracketed by two wars in Gaza
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Dozens of former leaders say the organizations they once led are being ‘far too silent’
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Fast Forward UJA-Federation of New York’s midtown office building evacuated
The building is considered structurally sound and not in danger of collapse
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Fast Forward Dozens of NYC rabbis urge major Jewish group to support ceasefire and hostage deal
Sixty-three local rabbis and cantors signed a letter from liberal rabbinic group T’ruah calling for UJA-Federation of NY to publicly support a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war.
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Fast Forward ‘I want $18 million’: Park Avenue Synagogue raises huge sum for support of Israel
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove inspired his flock to dig deep — and use their smartphones
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Fast Forward UJA-Federation New York announces 54 layoffs, CEO forgoes pay
(JTA) – In the last few months, UJA-Federation New York has awarded millions of dollars of emergency grants to help organizations survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it’s joining the ranks of organizations letting go of its own staff members as it anticipates declining donations. Its CEO, Eric Goldstein, will forgo a salary for the coming…
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News UJA funds COVID tests in a school and on a playground
UJA-Federation of New York and Brightpoint Health, a community health center, are offering COVID-19 testing in schools and a playground in Brooklyn and the Bronx starting Friday. The testing is by appointment only, and patients must be showing symptoms and have a temperature above 100.5 degrees, or must be essential workers. “Testing is a critical…
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