A gift to federation changes lives. Every year, Jewish Federations raise nearly $850 million that literally turns the lights on for the world’s 13 million Jews. And behind those numbers, there are people. They are individuals with names, faces and stories. They live in Israel, in the former Soviet Union, in Ethiopia, and in our own community. Your gift restores their hope and dignity, pays for food, medicine and heat, brings them home to Israel.

Each year, thanks to the Annual Campaign, much-needed dollars sustain family services, nursing homes, JCCs, Jewish summer camps, Israel experiences, Hillels, day schools and synagogue programs. And each year, the same money accomplishes less. The federation has time and time again shown how we as a people rise to so many occasions. Be a part of this generous, pluralistic, and big-hearted community. Live Generously.  It will do a world of good.

JERUSALEM (JTA)—In a normal year, an address by the Israeli prime minster would be treated as the centerpiece of a gathering of American Jews, especially one being held in Jerusalem. But the context of Ehud Olmert’s appearance at the opening plenary of the United Jewish Communities General Assembly on Sunday was anything but normal.

The Pension Protection Act of 2006, which was signed into law that summer, provides a unique giving opportunity that could benefit both donors and the Jewish community. As part of the economic stabilization package that just became law, this opportunity was extended through 2009 the charitable IRA rollover provision contained in the Pension Protection Act of 2006.

Thinking of sending your teenage child to Israel over the next few years? 

Click here for information on our Passport to Israel program.

Click here to read the SNEC P2K July 2008 newsletter.

Click here to read the Federation 2008 Annual Report.

Click here to download the Strategic Plan.