What is the General Assembly?
The General Assembly (GA) is the premier annual North American Jewish conference, attracting key Federation lay leaders, donors and professionals as well as the leadership of JFNA's partner organizations and other important national Jewish organizations.
The GA plenaries, forums and workshops feature top speakers from the political, business and non-profit realms.
About Us
The Jewish Federations of North America represents 157 Jewish Federations and serves as the umbrella organization linking 400 non-Federated communities, the Network of Independent Communities.
The Federation movement, collectively among the top 10 charities on the continent, protects and enhances the well-being of Jews worldwide through the values of tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (charity and social justice) and Torah (Jewish learning).
Our Leadership Team
Chairs: Steve and Judy Silverman
International Chairs: Eitan and Ariella Wertheimer
Local Chairs: Bill and Jane Goldring, Scott and Marjorie Cowen
President, Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans: Julie Wise Oreck
Shabbat Program Chairs: David Spiro and Beth Moskowitz
NextGen Chairs: Amy Benedikt and Josh Rinkov
Golf Tournament Chair: Jonathan D. Schlackman
Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans serves as the central coordinating body for the Jewish community. Its purpose is to build and sustain a vibrant Jewish community in the Greater New Orleans area and, in accordance with Jewish tradition, to assure the continuity of the Jewish people in America, Israel and throughout the Diaspora.
In New Orleans and around the world, The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans makes a real difference for real people. Together, we care for those in need, rescue those in harm's way, and renew and strengthen the Jewish people in New Orleans, in Israel and around the world.
To learn more about The Jewish Federations of North America or to find a local Jewish Federation in your area visit us online at
www.JewishFederations.org.
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Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans