New education facility — the institution’s first outside of Israel — is designed to complement Germany’s current focus on its responsibility as perpetrator of the genocide

The goal is 'bringing Israeli and Diaspora peers together in authentic relationships in joyfully Jewish spaces,' URJ's Melissa Frey says

Closure of the foundation, which was launched in 1953 by Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr., comes amid a broader generational shift in philanthropic giving

Members of the initiative, which launched last year, highlight their program ideas to combat antisemitism, connect global Jewry, deepen Jewish identity, boost ties to non-Jewish and — most importantly — reduce polarization

Approaching 70, Leibman will step down as CEO in mid 2027, ending a 15 year tenure she said left the organization “in a really strong place” after growth in staff, budget and national policy reach