House passes ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ which now heads to Trump’s desk “This historic piece of legislation delivers on core conservative priorities and provides real help for Americans across the country,” the Republican Jewish Coalition stated. Andrew Bernard July 3, 2025
California budget agreement to allocate $14.5m for Holocaust survivor assistance The Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California called the one-year allocation an “unprecedented investment.” Aaron Bandler June 27, 2025
Knesset lawmakers OK 2025 state budget "This budget is the story of a beautiful Israel," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. March 25, 2025
Haredi party threatens to vote against state budget unless $360m in yeshivah funds approved ‘immediately’ The budget for 2025 must be approved by Knesset lawmakers by the end of this month, or early elections will automatically be triggered. March 3, 2025
Israel allocating $64m for tourism projects, including in Judea and Samaria The Tourism Ministry’s support is going to 55 projects, including infrastructure, renovations, parks and attractions. Amelie Botbol Dec. 18, 2024
Jewish alderman calls for completion of Chicago budget vote before Shabbat “It is vital that all City Council members are given the opportunity to debate this issue and cast their vote in order to represent all of our diverse communities,” Alderman Debra Silverstein said. Dec. 12, 2024
GOP House reps urge defunding of UNRWA for fiscal year 2025 “The United States cannot be subsidizing an entity that unapologetically supports terrorist organizations like Hamas and works to destroy Israel,” a letter to House and Senate leaders stated. Dec. 11, 2024
Facing serious fiscal challenges, Brandeis to shed 60 staffers Jonathan Sarna, director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at the university, said the school must prepare “as it transitions into a new era where Jews and Jewish institutions feel far less secure than before.” David Swindle June 5, 2024
Financial prudence ahead of Passover: A family planning guide Early and strategic financial planning for the holiday in Israel is essential, given the economic challenges following the Oct. 7 attack and the war in Gaza. Hanna Pri-Zan April 5, 2024
