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Mar 24, 2026

Jewish Federations' Statement on Mullin Confirmation as DHS Secretary


Jewish Federations of North America congratulate Markwayne Mullin on his confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and look forward to working with him to address the critical issues facing Jewish communities across the country. At a time of rising antisemitic violenc…

Mar 24, 2026

Many Israel Summer Trips Moving Forward, Maccabiah plans to proceed

Even as the wars against Iran and Hezbollah grind on and Israeli airspace remains largely closed due to ongoing ballistic missile attacks, in the coming days, Israel trip providers will have to decide whether or not they will be going ahead with their plans for this summer.


“The window t…

Mar 18, 2026

On Capitol Hill, Federations Build Bipartisan Support for Security Measures

In high-level meetings with Jewish Federations on Tuesday and Wednesday, Congressional leadership and representatives from Michigan expressed support for increasing security funding to help stave off attacks such as the one targeting West Bloomfield's Temple Israel last Thursday. 


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Mar 15, 2026

After Michigan attack, Federations urge Congress to fund security programs

Following the horrific terrorist attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Jewish Federations of North America are urging congressional leaders in the House and Senate to increase funding for vital federal law enforcement and homeland security programs. 

 

“At a time of his…

Mar 14, 2026

Wash Examiner: Jewish group fights for $1 billion in security funding

An American Jewish umbrella organization is actively lobbying Congress for more security funding as antisemitic and Islamic attacks rise in the United States amid the intensifying conflict in Iran.

 

...The recent incident demonstrates the urgent necessity for the allocation of more secur…