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Jewish Education & Engagement Update: June 29, 2016

A Millennial’s dos and don’ts for Jewish institutions. A Conservative rabbi shares her evolution toward performing interfaith weddings. Honeymoon Israel and InterfaithFamily are among several opportunities for interfaith couples to explore their identities. A children’s video from Jewi…

Federations IAN Helps Soften Presbyterian Church (USA)'s Stance on Israel

The Israel Action Network calls a new report by the Presbyterian Church (USA), which has long drawn criticism from Jewish organizations for anti -Israel actions, a “mixed bag,” but welcomes church promise to oppose attacks on Zionism.

Federations Applaud Increase in DHS Allocations for Nonprofit Secruity

Federations applaud the 55% increase in the Department of Homeland Security’s allocations to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. A significant portion of the $20M federal commitment will help bolster Jewish institutional physical security amid a dramatic rise in anti-Semitism. Read more.

Federations' First Israel Investment Summit is Underway

Federations' 1st Israel Investment Summit kicked off this week as delegates joined Chairman Amnon Neubach and rang the opening bell at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. The Summit is part of an ongoing effort to enhance Israeli-U.S. investment-focused philanthropic relationships. Learn more.

Support Needed for Congressional Bill for Funding Special Needs Education

Bipartisan bill to increase federal education funding for children with disabilities needs additional support in Congress. Use this letter to urge your representative to cosponsor H.R. 551, the IDEA Full Funding Act. For more information, contact Aaron Kaufman, senior legislative associate.