Jewish Federations of North America

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Yisrael Medad01.11.2018
Yes, we need to talk, but …
The Jewish Federations are important to Jewish communal life in North America and to Israel. But this is a two-way street.
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Masa Israel promotes ‘massive social musical initiative’ at GA in Tel Aviv
25.10.2018
“Music is and has always been one of society’s greatest connectors,” said Liran Avisar Ben-Horin, CEO of Masa Israel Journey.
The theme of the 2018 Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly in Tel Aviv.
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Observers lament lack of wide-ranging views at Federation’s General Assembly in Tel Aviv
Josh Hasten24.10.2018
A theme of “We need to talk” came accompanied by calls for a respectful but serious dialogue on key issues that have been troubling America’s Jewish communal establishment, particularly involving Orthodox and right-wing Jews.
One of the signs at the Jewish Federations of North America's 2018 General Assembly in Tel Aviv discussing religious issues. Credit: Alex Traiman.
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Evelyn Gordon24.10.2018
‘We need to talk’ about the role of non-Orthodox movements
Because Israelis don’t need the non-Orthodox movements to maintain a Jewish identity, they often fail to understand why these movements are genuinely important for American Jews. And because American Jews do need those movements, they often fail to understand why many Israelis dismiss them as unimportant.
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JFNA 2018 brings critical dialogue to Israel in attempt to bridge cultural and political gaps
Alex Traiman24.10.2018
Much of American Jewry’s primarily liberal communal leadership has taken vocal odds with policies of Israel’s conservative coalition government relating to key religious issues, the protection of minorities living in Israel and an inability to reach a peace agreement with Palestinians. And many Israelis have taken odds with the progressively divisive tone of American Jewish criticisms.
The theme of the 2018 Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly in Tel Aviv.
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