Julie Platt statement on serving as Penn Interim Chair

Julie Platt, Chair of the Jewish Federations of North America, released the following statement regarding her appointment as interim chair of the University of Pennsylvania Board:

 

"This evening, following the resignation of University of Pennsylvania Board Chair Scott Bok, the board ask…

Jewish Orgs Launch 10/7 Project: Promoting Bipartisan Support for Israel

The 10/7 Project to be led by American Jewish Committee, the Jewish Federations of North America, ADL, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations

Following last month’s historic March for Israel that brought nearl…

JFNA Israel Update - December 4th 2023

Dvar Torah - Vayishlach

In this week’s Torah portion, Vayishlach captures the events of the day. When the portion starts, Esau, Jacob’s brother, is still angry. Esau is looking to kill Jacob and his family, and he has the backing of 400 soldiers to do so. Verse 8, in the first Aliyah, says that Jacob was afraid…

Dvar Torah - Vayeitzei

What is the meaning of life?

Usually, we avoid the question because the answer just seems so difficult. If I am selfish, living only for myself, I am overcome with loneliness and meaninglessness, if on the other hand, I am selfless and live for others I enter down a path that has no …