UJA-Federation News
Read stories about UJA-Federation of New York events, programs, and other issues important to our community.
Musical Theater Connects Dominicans and Jews
March 11, 2010
Jordan Hoepelman, 13, didn’t have anything to do after school, so he answered an audition call for teens with Dominican and Jewish backgrounds who live in Washington Heights. Jordan, whose father is Dominican, became one of 20 students — 10 Do… Read more
A Job Fair That Showed Connect to Care's Power
March 3, 2010
By Alexandra Roth-Kahn I knew we were expecting well over 400 people for the Connect to Care job fair on March 2nd. And through my continuous analysis of our data, I am also acutely aware of the thousands of people that are being served monthly through Co… Read more
For Young Leaders: New 'Observers' Being Sought
March 3, 2010
UJA-Federation is now accepting applications for a new class of its Observership Program, a one-year experience designed to give emerging young leaders a chance to participate in the work of its task forces or beneficiary agency boards. “Durin… Read more
UJA-Federation Launches Chile Relief Fund
March 2, 2010
UJA-Federation of New York has established the Chile Relief Fund to help victims of the 8.8 earthquake that struck the country February 27th.“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Chile,” said John S. Ruskay, executive vice president… Read more
Kind Gesture at Purim Time
February 23, 2010
Purim time brings hamantaschen, costumes, megillah readings, and the tradition of mishloach manot — the giving of gifts to one another, and the chance to cheer up someone’s day. Children from Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun in Manhattan draw P… Read more
Bringing Savvy Skills to Synagogues
February 19, 2010
Marketing, fund development, and volunteer engagement - the nuts and bolts of good business practice - are increasingly matters of interest for thriving synagogues. Pro bono consultants coordinated through the Synagogue Leadership Development Project are … Read more
Preparing to Lead: Israeli Mechinot Programs
February 12, 2010
It was 18-year-old Maya Maymoni’s day off from service in the Israeli Air Force. And she did what she had learned in Nachshon, her year-long pre-army leadership program between high school and induction into the Israeli army: Maya volunteered her ti… Read more
Survey: Synagogues feel economic downturn
February 11, 2010
All New York synagogues have felt the impact of the economic downturn, according to a new survey from SYNERGY: UJA-Federation of New York and Synagogues Together.Every synagogue reported that congregants had lost jobs, and the numbers of members seeking c… Read more
Campership Grants for New Campers
February 4, 2010
In the greater New York area, less than 10 percent of the Jewish community’s children attend a Jewish summer camp. But synagogues and community centers are working hard to increase that participation rate by cultivating a culture of Jewish camping.T… Read more
2010 Super Sunday Makes a Hit
January 31, 2010
Hundreds of volunteers warmed up a cold winter’s day in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester January 31st, making Super Sunday calls that raised nearly $1 million for UJA-Federation of New York, an increase of more than 10 percent from last y… Read more