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The Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut has determined that it would be beneficial to our entire community if the Federation were to issue a response to the recent mass dissemination of hateful information targeting the Jewish community.

Teaneck Law Enforcement Wrangles Pro-Palestinian Mob

Article from Jewish Link: Teaneck Law Enforcement Wrangles Pro-Palestinian Mob

The Teaneck Police Department led multiple law enforcement agencies in responding to a planned protest at an Israeli real estate fair on Sunday at a synagogue in Teaneck.


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A New Terror Threat Is Emerging in Europe Linked to Iran, Gaza War

Article from The Wall Street Journal: A New Terror Threat Is Emerging in Europe Linked to Iran, Gaza War

Authorities in Europe say they have foiled several terror plots, some involving suspects posing as refugees, raising alarm about a growing array of threats from extremists.


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NY lawmakers want $90M in security funds to protect religious schools

Article from The New York Post: NY lawmakers want $90M in security funds to protect religious schools as hate crimes rise amid Gaza war

The doubling up of security funds, from $45 million, in the state budget is a top priority of the Teach Coalition/Teach NYS, an advocacy group of the Ortho…

UK redefines extremism after rise in hate crimes against Jews, Muslims

Article from Reuters: UK redefines extremism after rise in hate crimes against Jews, Muslims

Britain unveiled a new definition of extremism on Thursday in response to an eruption of hate crimes against Jews and Muslims since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, although critics said the ch…

JFNA Update: March 14, 2024

Past updates can be found here.

  • On Wednesday, March 13th, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support, 352 to 65. The Jewish Federations of North America strongly suppor…