News & Stories from the Greensboro Jewish Federation

Federations' statement on the passing of former U.S. Rep Nita Lowey

Jewish Federations of North America mourn the passing of former U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey – a lifetime public servant, the first female House appropriations chair, and a staunch advocate for the Jewish people and a strong US-Israel relationship.
  
As she said on many occasions, Nita was guid…

Joint security message on potential for large protests

Below is a joint security message from Jewish Federations of North America, the Secure Community Network, ADL, CSI NY, and CSS:
 

We are monitoring the potential for large protests on campuses and public spaces, and their potential implications for the safety of Jewish students, faculty, …

Q4 2024 CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA Security Briefing

The Secure Community Network (SCN) works tirelessly to protect Jewish institutions and monitor online threats. Partnering with the Greensboro Jewish Federation and other key allies, SCN provides expert guidance on facility security, community training, and collaboration with law enforcement …

Jewish Federations' statement on slain hostages

Today, Jewish Federations mourn and pray for the families of Itzik Elgarat, Tsahi Idan, Shlomo Mantzur, and Ohad Yahalomi, all taken hostage from their safe rooms and homes in a horrifying manner by Hamas terrorists on October 7. Along with all of Israel, we are waiting for the government to…

Federations grateful for hostages' release, return of Shiri Bibas to Israel

Following a week that has delivered great tragedy to our community, Jewish Federations are thankful for the release of the six hostages who were freed from the darkness of captivity today: Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed – both of whom spent a decade in Hamas’s hands – as well as Ta…