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An overview; Israel’s new government and the work of Jewish Federations
On Dec. 29, 2022, a new government was sworn in in Israel, supported by a coalition of 64 out of the Knesset’s 120 members. The new government is pursuing a series of significant reforms that aim to alter the relationship between Israel’s parliament and its judicial system. The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) felt […]
White Rose Essay Contest: Deadline Feb. 2, 2023
A poet once remarked that the death of a child is the loss of infinite possibilities. What, then, can be said about the more than one-and-a-half million Jewish children who were murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust years (1933-1945)? Of course, many more boys and girls suffered unimaginable hardships and bore witness to the […]
Do Good That Goes Everywhere
What a fabulous program! Check out the photo gallery in the post.
Ukraine in Crisis
With the Russian invasion now underway and multiple locations under fire, support for the Jewish community is needed urgently. Immediate and short term needs already total $16 million and include: Helping people make Aliyah to Israel Securing the local community and its institutions Maintaining critical welfare services Assisting internally displaced people in multiple locations. Launching […]
The Ethiopian Israel Experience
This year the government of Israel has approved bringing 3,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel for the purpose of family reunification. Some of these family members have not seen their loved ones in years. This page is dedicated to helping you understand this community, what is involved in making aliyah, and how important it is for […]
The 2021 Donor Gratitude Event-A fabulous evening at the Peoria Riverfront Museum
Equity in Elul-the whole month of Elul
The Community Relations Committee (CRC) of the Jewish Federation is excited to share that we are setting up an entire month of short readings, podcasts, and videos for you to use to either begin or further your journey to be an informed and potentially active ally of the Black community. With the murder of George […]