Federations and Philanthropy News Update, October 12, 2015

As Federations’ Israel Religious Expression Platform (iREP) committee met in New York last week to develop a road map for action, a group of Orthodox rabbis in Israel is challenging state control on determining who is Jewish. Studies find that acts of philanthropy make people happier and help them live longer. 
 

 

Meanwhile, Federations are highlighted in Oklahoma City, Colorado, Chicago, Vancouver and Fairfield County.