Update on Judicial Reform Debate in Israel

St. Paul Jewish Federation is committed to a strong and enduring State of Israel and its relationship with diaspora Jewry. Through Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and other resources, we monitor recent events causing deep divisions in Israel's civil society and potentially damagin…

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Shahar's Family Story

Today is International Holocaust Day, a day to remember and honor the memory of the millions of innocent lives lost during this dark period in history. On this day, I would like to share a love story of my great-grandparents - Bronia and Lova, whose memory is forever blessed.

My great-grand…

Never Forget: Honoring the Legacy of the Victims of the Holocaust

As we approach International Holocaust Remembrance day on January 27th and honor the memory of the six million Jews brutally murdered during the Holocaust, our hearts ache for the survivors who have lived to see the atrocities committed against them. We cannot let time pass us by without tak…

Crisis in Ukraine: September 15

In what many believe was a significant turning point in the war this week, the Ukrainian army launched a major counter-offensive against Russian forces and succeeded in recapturing territory lost in the early stages of the invasion and dealing a severe blow to Russian supply chains. At the s…

We applaud the Senate Appropriations Committee

Jewish Federations applaud the Senate Appropriations Committee for including key legislative priorities in its Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations package that will help Jewish communities stay safe, secure, and healthy, and allow them to continue flourishing.

Below are some of the top priorit…