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October 20, 2020
Network News
Fall 2020
A Message From Our Leadership
Leslie Dannin Rosenthal One of the greatest attributes of the Jewish people is our ability to adapt to change. Together, we're adapting to change in ways that will strengthen our Network and our communities well into the future. |
Rachel Levy When I began working in the Jewish community over 25 years ago, my goal was to help fill unmet needs in the Jewish community. This year we have entered a new era. |
Update From Eric Fingerhut, JFNA's President and CEO
We will need JFNA's Network of Independent Communities more than ever in 5781 to keep our communities moving forward constructively and doing what we do better than anyone - supporting the needs of our communities at home and the Jewish people in Israel and around the world.
JFNA General Assembly
It's time to come together once again - all of us - to reflect, learn and set the course for our shared future.
JFNA Network Creates Connection to Israel During Pandemic
As travel wasn't happening, we still found a way to bring 300 people around Israel. Through the power of technology, we "boarded our busses", heard from incredible tour guides, and saw Israel in a new way.
A Jewish Changemaker Emerges from a Network Community
Learn about Changemaker Fellow Jaime Klau (San Juan, Puerto Rico) and his rising impact on the Jewish community.
Remembering Jeffrey Helicher z"l
In June 2020, we lost a kind and generous supporter of the Jewish Federations of North America. Jeffrey created a legacy that reflected his passions and priorities.
JFNA Network Leave a Jewish Legacy Honor Roll
Year-End Tax Planning: Strategies for a Complicated Year
2020 has been a tumultuous year to say the least. As donors and their advisors sit down to discuss year-end tax and charitable planning, there are several additional factors this year that can influence key decisions.
Building a Virtual Campaign Plan
The pandemic has prevented us from having our fundraisers this year, and things may never be the same. Fundraising is about relationships, and we have learned how to form and cultivate relationships with people even when we can't be physically together.
Kol Arevim Zeh B'Zeh - We Are All Responsible for One Another
Like the Shofar, this Talmudic teaching has called the Jewish people to action throughout our history, charging us to take care of the members of our community. During these turbulent times, it is your generous support that enables The Jewish Federations of North America to respond at a moment's notice to critical needs continentally, in Israel and globally. We are stronger together! Your gift impacts so many lives!
A Word from Rabbi Isaiah Rothstein
Learn from JFNA's Rabbinic Scholar and Public Affairs Advisor.
Network News is a publication of The Jewish Federations of North America. It helps to inform Network Jewish communities and their leadership on the issues, opportunities and available resources to help strengthen and sustain Jewish life and Jewish peoplehood.
Mark Wilf Chair, Board of Trustees Jodi J. Schwartz Vice Chair, Board of Trustees David T. Brown National Campaign Chair Shelly Kupfer Chair, National Women's Philanthropy Harold Gernsbacher Treasurer Julie Platt, Secretary David J. Butler Chair, Israel and Overseas David Golder Chair, Policy and Government Affairs Ari Ackerman & Marisa Polin Co-Chairs, National Young Leadership Cynthia D. Shapira Chair, United Israel Appeal Eric D. Fingerhut President and Chief Executive Officer
Leslie Dannin Rosenthal Advisory Committee Chair, Network of Independent Communities Rachel Levy Interim Director, Network of Independent Communities
Network Staff Contact Information
Rachel Levy, Interim Director, 917.533.8097, rachel.levy@jewishfederations.org Andrew Feuerstein, Regional Director, 212.284.6734, andrew.feuerstein@jewishfederations.org Edward J. Finkel, Regional Director, 212.284.6530, edward.finkel@jewishfederations.org Abby Levine, Regional Director, 212.284.6746, abby.levine@jewishfederations.org Erica Loiacano, Accounting Assistant, 212.284.6602, erica.loiacano@jewishfederations.org
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