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The GA Experience 2014

by Michael Horowitz, JFGA CEO/President

I wish you were all there. I returned late Tuesday night from the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly, the annual gathering of Jewish professionals, lay leaders, and others interested or engaged in the needs and future of our communit…

It's All About Relationships

by Michael Horowitz, JFGA CEO/President

It’s all about the Relationships

Every year Webster’s dictionary adds new words – this year the words included hashtag, selfie and crowdfunding. These words are all results of the rise of social media, where people look for a connection to othe…

Happy Reading - PJ Library from a Mother's perspective

by Jennifer Tetrick, PJ Library Chair

Recently, I have been thinking a lot about charitable giving and how and why we decide which causes to support. With so many needs in our community, why do we each choose the organizations or causes we give our time and money? Is it because we have a p…

Why Support Federation?

by Mike Balaban, JFGA Chief Development Officer

When it comes to “Why support the Jewish Federation?” the answer is simple. We care for the needs of today and build for the community of tomorrow. The work we do has most likely touched your life or that of someone you know.

The funds …

Birthright Bonding - Thoughts from a Birthright Alumni

by Kevin Rabinowitz, Atlanta Birthright Alumni, August 2014

I arrived at the airport four and a half hours before my flight for the first time in…forever. Once I met everyone I would be traveling around Israel with, I wanted more time so I can get to know all of them before our 15 hour …