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Jewish leaders are urging Congress and the Trump Administration to enhance security for Jewish Americans and Israel amid rising antisemitic violence and threats.

Leading Jewish and educational groups urge university administrators to address the rise in antisemitic incidents on campuses with comprehensive safety measures.

Julie Schlafer of Aspen joins JFNA National Women’s Philanthropy Board, building on her legacy as a third-generation Jewish woman philanthropist and community bridge-builder.

Four Coloradans joined over 400 Jewish Federation Activists from 65 communities convened in Washington, DC, advocating with Congress for Israel's support, combating antisemitism, and Jewish community security funding.

JEWISHcolorado Board Chair Rob Kaufmann and Interim President and CEO Renée Rockford were among 30 Federation leaders representing communities across the United States and Canada who took part in an extraordinary, 24-hour visit to Israel to express their concerns with Israeli leaders on the proposed judicial reforms and to convey the implications these changes will have on the North American Jewish community.

In a first-of-its-kind mobilization, 20 major Jewish organizations announce the formation of the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition, which will bring together Jewish community leaders and organizations who recognize the existential threat and moral urgency of climate change and commit to taking action.

“This is my bling.” Jackie Sprinces Wong is referring to all of the nametags and trip credentials she’s saved from 13 Federation missions to Israel, numerous trips to Jewish communities around the world, and 19 of the past 20 annual Jewish Federation of North America (JFNA) Lion of Judah conferences.

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric D. Fingerhut, currently the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Hillel International, as JFNA’s next president and CEO.

JEWISHcolorado is helping to organize this Shabbat as National Solidarity Shabbat, a time to convene in your local synagogue to mourn the victims in Pittsburgh as well as to demonstrate that our Jewish communities will not be intimidated.

Representatives of the member organizations of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and other local and national Jewish leaders gathered together to discuss the aftermath of the attack on the synagogue in Pittsburgh, the state of anti-Semitism in the United States, and steps to enhance the protection of American Jewish communities and institutions.

The recent General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church made some inroads towards reconciliation and away from delegitimization, but still fostered a hostile environment for those seeking peace for both Israelis and Palestinians. 

JEWISHcolorado is thrilled to congratulate Elaine Asarch on receiving the prestigious Jewish Federations of North America’s Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award representing the Colorado community.