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Urge Congress to Sign the Letter to Combat Antisemitism on Campus

According to surveys, one-third of Jewish students reported antisemitic incidents, while the U.S. Department of Education's data shows antisemitism on campus has almost doubled. The Co-chairs of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combatting Antisemitism authored the letter below urging the…

A Note from the President and CEO in August

Earlier this week, I was fortunate enough to be invited by the White House senior administration to join the delegation of 60 Texas community leaders, to discuss ways we can build stronger communities together. Please note, the meeting did not have any partisan political agenda. Rather, it s…

A Note from the President and CEO in July

As we near one of the most quintessential American holidays – the Fourth of July – and as we commemorate the Declaration of Independence and the birth of a nation, let us reflect on the profound significance of freedom and independence in our lives.

JFGD Succeeds in Securing $2 Million in State Funds for Non-Profit Security

JFGD is proud of the successful efforts to secure $2 million in state-level dollars in the 2024-2025 State Budget, which will provide available funding for more grant requests to help ensure the safety and security of all Texans.

A Note from the President and CEO in June

As I reflect on this year and celebrate our 112th year of collective efforts in supporting Jewish Dallas, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the volunteers and professionals who comprise the community that we serve and love.