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Jul 24, 2024

Jewish Federations Support 16 New Mental Health Facilities in Israel

Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and the Israeli government are coming together in a remarkable $14 million initiative prioritizing mental health care for Israelis facing trauma since October 7. The partnership will create 16 community-based mental health centers, which will provide much-needed services to 200,000 Israelis each year. The centers will provide day-treatment and hospitalization for patients in need of intensive care in a welcoming environment without the stigma attached to mental health treatment in hospitals. Target populations for mental health care include survivors of October 7 with post-traumatic stress disorder, current patients facing heightened distress because of the conflict, evacuees experiencing increased anxiety, family issues or sexual-related crises and children and teens who would otherwise face delays in diagnosis due to lack of personnel. Click here to learn more about how Federation donations are helping Israelis heal from the tragedy of October 7.

2025 Federation Grant Applications Open

2025 Federation Grant Applications Open

Applications are now being accepted by Federation for three 2025 grant opportunities: Women’s Impact Initiative Grants, Jewish Incubator Grants and the new Israel Engagement & Education Grants.

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Helping Israeli Students in Distress

Helping Israeli Students in Distress

With the start of a new academic year, Federation is helping Israeli teens who have been traumatized and displaced since October 7 find solace and support in a safe, supervised school environment.

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Miami Diller Fellows Visit Chicago

Miami Diller Fellows Visit Chicago

What was originally intended to be a transformative summer journey to Israel became something entirely different, but still very meaningful, for CAJE’s Diller Teen Fellows when they traveled to Chicago instead.

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Learning Together to Help Others in Ukraine

Learning Together to Help Others in Ukraine

For more than three-and-a-half years, homecare workers in Ukraine have been providing life-saving support for tens of thousands of the country’s vulnerable Jews — the elderly, children, newly impoverished, internally displaced and more.

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