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Brian Rosenzweig

Feb 8, 2017, 3:27 PM

The case for Israel: expect a strong showing at the JFNA Investment Institute

People watch a board showing stock fluctuations at the Tel Aviv stock exchange. (photo credit: Moshe Shai/FLASH90)

In mid-February the Jewish Federations of North America will be hosting decision-makers from an array of Jewish Federation, community, and private foundations at the 2017 Investment Institute in Florida

Nov 1, 2016, 9:56 PM

Since when is JFNA OK with settlements?

Federation’s visits to the West Bank beg explanation — and the parity of exposure to the fight against occupation

Jennifer Dubrow Weiss

Jul 13, 2015, 5:29 PM

A New Federation World

I have been the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Southern NJ for two and a half years. Prior to assuming this position, I was the executive director of our local Jewish Family & Children’s Service. Because of this...

Samantha Dubrinsky

Jul 10, 2015, 2:41 AM

What Federations have done for us all

On the group's impact, from giving individuals a sense of belonging to combatting anti-Semitism globally

Samantha Dubrinsky

Jun 24, 2015, 8:09 PM

The Most Important Thing I Learned In Ukraine

VIENNA, AUSTRIA -- I am sitting in my hotel room in Vienna, overlooking the beautiful city from the window in my room as the sun sets. Honestly, it is a relief to be in Vienna, to be out of...

Samantha Dubrinsky

Jun 23, 2015, 8:53 PM

Moving to Israel, Never Been There: Ukraine’s Desperation

DNEPROPETROVSK, UKRAINE -- On Thursday, I heard the word anti-Semitism for the first time during my visit to Ukraine and my heart sank. The Jewish people of Ukraine are having to deal with so much already and I was...

Hannah Schlacter

Nov 27, 2014, 7:52 AM

Federation is…

Decorating my pink beaded-pearled-laced kipah for Shabbat in my Jewish preschool and still using my pinkish-purple menorah made of wood and metal bolts to hold the candles Wearing the size adult small t-shirt that swallowed up my little girl frame...

Nov 13, 2013, 8:34 AM

The Jewish Federation from the eyes of its heirs

Attending the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly felt surreal to me. It’s an honor to feel so out of place and necessary at the same time. When I think of the JFNA, my first thoughts go to...

Nov 11, 2013, 9:44 PM

A Day at the GA (General Assembly of North American Federations)

I spent the day today at what has been known as "The GA" The "GA" (General Assembly) is the annual meeting of all the federations of North America. I have participated in a number of GA gatherings over the...

Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi

Nov 6, 2013, 5:44 PM

JFNA Hypocritical on Disability Issues

When the Jewish Federation of North America hosts the GA in Jerusalem this week there will be one session on inclusion of Jews with disabilities. The speakers are terrific and I urge all participants to attend. But this panel...

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