Israel & Overseas

The Jewish Federation has a strong focus on Israel. We are very active in supporting and protecting Israel through advocacy, funding, scholarship and travel opportunities, programming and partnerships.

Our extended Jewish family overseas also receives our attention and funding.

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Update on Israel/Lebanon Border Clash

Posted on Wednesday Aug 4, 2010 4:06 PM

As we reported to you in this briefing yesterday, a major escalation of tension and hostilities took place Tuesday on the Israel-Lebanon border. Since we last wrote, a number of new facts have come to light. Below is the latest information, compiled by JFNA.

Israel and Lebanon Clash on Northern Border

Posted on Tuesday Aug 3, 2010 1:36 PM

A major escalation of tension and hostilities took place a few hours ago on the Israel-Lebanon border. Since there were Israeli casualties, a media blackout was in place in Israel on some details until about one hour ago, when this report was prepared.

"The Conversion Stalemate May Be a Gift" by Natan Sharansky

Posted on Tuesday Jul 27, 2010 3:59 PM

The dust is starting to settle over the latest conversion skirmish.

The Knesset has gone into its summer hibernation, and the conversion debate that rocked the Jewish world over the past two weeks has gone quiet as well.

Looking back, perhaps it is now time to thank MK David Rotem, the initiator of the bill that sparked the controversy.

Israeli Conversion Bill Receives a Six-Month Delay

Posted on Friday Jul 23, 2010 9:00 AM

The Jewish Federations of North America, of which we are a part, hailed a new agreement to delay by six months any conversion bill in Israel, in exchange for a moratorium on any legislation by the liberal religious streams.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shown strong leadership in opposing the conversion bill as being damaging to the unity of the Jewish People. JFNA thanked Netanyahu for his advocacy on this issue.

Deep Disappointment in Olympia Food Co-op over Israeli Products Boycott

Posted on Friday Jul 23, 2010 2:19 PM

The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is deeply disappointed with the Olympia Food Co-Op’s decision to boycott Israeli products without a thoughtful, inclusive discussion with its members and the community at large. We are working with Jewish leaders in Olympia, including Rabbi Seth Goldstein, to support them as needed.

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