Update: Federations raise $711m, allocate $242m for Israel Emergency

Jewish Federations of North America's drive to provide emergency relief to Israel following Hamas's brutal October 7 attack has reached $711.5 million, $242 million of which has already been allocated to the most pressing needs on the ground through nearly 300 partner organizations and NGOs.…

Julie Platt statement on serving as Penn Interim Chair

Julie Platt, Chair of the Jewish Federations of North America, released the following statement regarding her appointment as interim chair of the University of Pennsylvania Board:

 

"This evening, following the resignation of University of Pennsylvania Board Chair Scott Bok, the board ask…

Jewish Orgs Launch 10/7 Project: Promoting Bipartisan Support for Israel

The 10/7 Project to be led by American Jewish Committee, the Jewish Federations of North America, ADL, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations

Following last month’s historic March for Israel that brought nearl…

Poll: 72% Support Humanitarian Pause; 20% Favor Unconditional Ceasefire

New Polling Shows Strong US Support for Israel to Combat Hamas

More than eight in ten Americans believe Israel has a responsibility to protect its citizens and strike back.

82% support Israel sending troops into Gaza to attempt to free hostages and eliminate the Hamas terrorist threat. 

Overwhelming majority holds Hamas responsible for humanitarian…