Knesset votes to revoke social benefits for terrorist convicts "Terrorists will no longer see a shekel from the State of Israel. We are rectifying a huge absurdity today," declared MK Ofir Katz (Likud). JNS Staff March 31, 2025
UJA Federation opens $12.5 million social-service center in south Brooklyn “We wanted people as soon as they walk into the space to see themselves as their future self and imagine that their vulnerability is in the past,” Alex Roth-Kahn, of the UJA, told JNS. Vita Fellig Nov. 21, 2024
Faced with a Jewish world in crisis, know that we’re made for this moment When at-risk populations are empowered, they can become engines for strengthening families, communities and societies. Ariel Zwang March 28, 2024
JDC continues to provide crisis care in Ukraine as third year of war begins “Losing jobs, family members and continued displacement is combined with the harshest reality that people face: increased sirens, alerts and attacks,” says Inna Vdovichenko, JDC’s representative in Odessa. Feb. 19, 2024
One year into the war, Jewish humanitarian efforts remain in full throttle in Ukraine On the ground, Internet access and cash are luxuries, and “life happens between sirens,” Inna Vdovichenko, JDC’s representative in Odessa, told JNS. Mike Wagenheim Feb. 23, 2023
Here’s how we can help 100,000 new Ukrainian refugees The nonprofit and faith-based sector has developed a depth of expertise in providing all these services and must play a role in any resettlement strategy. Elana Broitman May 27, 2022
Good people make good neighbors … and good funds Executive director Naomi Eisenberger is no stranger to helping others. Howard Blas Jan. 19, 2022
Israelis provide assistance and solidarity following tornado devastation in Kentucky Israel’s Counsel General to the Southeast U.S. Anat Sultan-Dadon, whose post includes Kentucky and the Southeast, said she wanted to convey Israel’s support for the people of Kentucky, and “our love and friendship during these difficult days.” Faygie Holt Dec. 17, 2021
Jewish groups provide relief, physically and emotionally, after tornado devastation in Kentucky “We would bring stuff to one person and they would say, ‘I’m sure there’s someone who needs it more than me,’ ” relates Rabbi Shlomo Litvin. “Even as they were taking stock of their homes and everything they lost, they were saying their neighbor two doors down needs the water.” Faygie Holt Dec. 14, 2021
