We thank the many Coloradans who have generously supported this effort through JEWISHcolorado, and we want to provide the following details of how dollars have been put to work immediately to help those in need.

On the same day, a Jewish candidate for mayor was assaulted by a gun-toting intruder in his office in Louisville, Ky., and the Jewish Federations’ umbrella organization altered its priority list by removing advocacy for gun-violence prevention.

Jewish Federations across North America are deeply disappointed that the United States abstained from the December 23rd vote on the one-sided, anti-Israel resolution that was passed by the UN Security Council.

JEWISHcolorado will continue to collect donations for assistance through its Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund at JEWISHcolorado.org. One hundred percent of all money raised is allocated to relief efforts.

The Jewish Federations of North America condemn the brutal murder of 16-year-old Palestinian, Mohammed Abu Khdeir.

The President and CEO of the Jewish Federations wrote a blog post about this month's PJ Library optional offering of "The Purim Superhero."

The Jewish Federations of North America are mobilizing to help the victims of unprecedented flooding across Colorado.

The 2011 General Assembly of JFNA wrapped up today with a rousing call from JFNA President and CEO Jerry Silverman to go out and keep working towards "a vibrant and fresh future for the Jewish people."

Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren and U.S. Ambassador Daniel Shapiro affirmed U.S. support for the Jewish State before a packed house on GA Day 2. Plus more photos.

The General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America opened Sunday in Denver with nearly 3,000 members of the tribe in attendance.

A sampling of comments from the GA - via Twitter.

Andy Franklin shares his experiences on a recent Federation mission to Budapest and Israel.