The Jewish Federations of North America

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh said they “are in close contact with our law enforcement partners and federal prosecutors, and if we learn of anything concerning, we will share that immediately.” ow.ly/TPyv50ZQB6p

“It's devastating to hear that a synagogue was targeted in Canada on the holiest day of the year for Jews, where people should be able to go and pray," said Jeff Lieberman, president and CEO of @jewishwinnipeg. ow.ly/aIXL50ZQB4n

“We need to teach youngsters critical thinking,” said Darren Schwartz, chief strategist for the Jewish Federation of San Diego of the new mobile Holocaust education experience. “It’s more important now than ever.” ow.ly/7gLN50ZQB11

"We do it around the high holiday food drive just to do a mitzvah, to do a good deed, to help repair the world … giving food to those in need is one of the ways to do that," said Melissa Bateman, with the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation ow.ly/PxnG50ZQB0y

“The only way to combat this type of hatred is to be wholly yourself and to find moments of joy for yourself, for your family, for your community, and really come together,” said Miriam Goldstein, Interim Executive Director, Windsor Jewish Federation. ow.ly/cQ6U50ZQf1K

“We are seeking to reverse a great injustice perpetrated by the Nazi theft …and securing the resources that will enable us to provide for the many needs of thousands of impoverished Holocaust survivors.” - Rabbi Noah Farkas ow.ly/YJ7650ZQeXq

What does life look like for Christian communities in the Jewish state? Amb. George Deek, Israel's first Special Envoy to the Christian World, shares his view tomorrow, Sept. 23 at 12pm ET. Register: ow.ly/FXxq50ZQeZO

“Three years later, we continue to carry the grief of those we lost, the strength of those who survived, and the responsibility to remember,” said Danny Cohn, president and CEO of Jewish Federation of St. Louis. ow.ly/gAHS50ZQeU0

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We stand in solidarity with the Belleville Jewish community at this deeply painful moment, and will never back down on our fulfilling community’s security needs. jewishfederations.org/blog/all/feder… (4/4)

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Jews must be able to gather in prayer and community without fear, and we urge authorities to fully investigate this attack and hold those responsible accountable. (2/4)

@JFederations are horrified by the shooting outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, as members of the Jewish community gathered to observe Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. (1/4)

On Yom Kippur, we gather as a community to reflect, seek forgiveness, and draw strength from another as we look ahead with renewed hope. We wish you and your loved ones a meaningful fast. May we all be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life. G'mar Chatimah Tovah.

“We want to ensure that the community feels welcoming to all, but welcoming isn’t enough. There has to be an actual sense of belonging,” explained Renée Wizig-Barrios president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. ow.ly/aQGE50ZPfjj

“The truth is, regardless of his intention, he did make many Jews feel extremely targeted and extremely unwelcome,” said Josh Holtzman, chief of the @JFedinPhilly Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC). ow.ly/9Yvf50ZPfie

“Security here is definitely our top priority for everybody who is walking through the door. It’s something that is needed, unfortunately, but we are so fortunate to have it.” - Courtney Campesi, Youngstown Jewish Federation ow.ly/Ulcb50ZPf9Y

“Every community deserves to gather safely in their house of worship. Too often, we've seen Jewish Americans and other faith communities targeted or intimidated simply for practicing their faith” said @jfederations's Eric Fingerhut. ow.ly/VEKp50ZPflX

Cabinet member @JonahPKaplan reports on Temple Israel reopening for the High Holidays, 6 months after a terrorist attack. Damages there neared $40M, with $12M more for security. Nationwide, @jfederations finds Jewish institutions spend $1B+ a year. ow.ly/FMAU50ZPfe5

"Antisemitism is not someone else's problem. When hate appears in our community, we all have a responsibility to speak out and stand together,” said the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire in a statement. ow.ly/KoEI50ZPeGg

“The Jewish community … needs federations to do what few other institutions can do.” Read more from Shira Hutt and Mimi Kravetz: ow.ly/xBjH50ZPeJP

Antisemitism has no place in health care. @jfederations welcome new federal guidance affirming that Jewish and Israeli patients, students and medical professionals deserve equal protection and treatment free from discrimination. ow.ly/vQga50ZPezu