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Recap: Solidarity Event: March 3 at Kaplen JCC

On Friday, March 3, a “Solidarity Event” was held at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, which drew hundreds of supporters who came to stand with US Senators Menendez and Booker, Governor Christie and Congressmen Pascrell and Gottheimer, and many other state, county and local el…

Senate Sign-on Letter on Jewish Communal Security

The following is a Senate sign-on letter from March 2, 2017, directed to the leadership at the Department of Homeland Security, Justice Department and FBI, seeking collaboration and an update on the actions these agencies intend to take to address, deter, and prevent threats against the Jewi…

Update on Jewish Community Response to Anti-Semitism

As new incidents of bomb threats targeting Jewish community centers and schools, desecration of Jewish cemeteries, and anti-Semitic graffiti have continued in recent days, the Jewish Federation continues to stand in support with members of the extended Jewish family and all victims of bias, …

Takeaways from President Trump/PM Netanyahu Visit from JFNA

President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu held their first official meeting today. The Jewish Federations of North America issued the following points recapping their discussion.

Main Points

  • The United States reaffirmed its “unbreakable” bond with its ally, Israel, and both leader…

Rabbinical Association in the Heart of NJ statement on executive order

The following statement was issued by the Rabbinical Association in the Heart of New Jersey (RAHNJ), in response to the recent executive order on refugees. The opinions expressed are those of the RAHNJ.
 

On Friday, January 27th, the world observed the 72nd anniversary of the liberation o…