Jewish Federations of North America

Vice Chairman Thomas R. Nides to Leave Wells Fargo and William M. Daley to Return to Prior Role

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Wells Fargo today announced that its Vice Chairman, Thomas R. Nides, has decided to leave the company to return his attention to events in the Middle East.

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  • Wells Fargo today announced that its Vice Chairman, Thomas R. Nides, has decided to leave the company to return his attention to events in the Middle East.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231027595708/en/
    Facade of a Wells Fargo bank branch in Manhattan (Photo: Wells Fargo)
    William M. Daley, Wells Fargo’s Vice Chairman of Public Affairs until last month, will return to his prior role, effective immediately.
  • I wish them, and all of you, nothing but great success.”
    Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf said: “I am wholly supportive of Tom’s decision.
  • News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories .

TD donates $250,000 toward community support programs aimed at combatting discrimination and hate

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Monday, October 30, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today TD announced a donation of $250,000 to support efforts to help combat discrimination and hate in our communities through educational programs in Canada and the US.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today TD announced a donation of $250,000 to support efforts to help combat discrimination and hate in our communities through educational programs in Canada and the US.
  • UJA partners with key Jewish agencies to ensure that meaningful, impactful programs are in place to serve the diverse and vibrant Jewish community.
  • Funds will go toward supporting education programs, advocacy and research efforts, and community mobilization to deepen the fight against antisemitism.
  • Funds will go toward supporting education and training programs to promote greater understanding about Islam and Muslim cultures.

Scotiabank supports Canadian Red Cross and United Jewish Appeal for Humanitarian Efforts

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Friday, October 13, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank announced today it is donating an initial $250,000 to the Canadian Red Cross Middle East Humanitarian Crisis Appeal and the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto Emergency Appeal for the People of Israel .

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Scotiabank announced today it is donating an initial $250,000 to the Canadian Red Cross Middle East Humanitarian Crisis Appeal and the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto Emergency Appeal for the People of Israel .
  • The donations will help to provide urgent humanitarian aid for those affected by the evolving conflict in the Middle East.
  • The Red Cross appeal is an international effort coordinated with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement , supporting the work of Magen David Adom and the Palestine Red Crescent Society.
  • Donations to the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto can be made online and the Canadian Red Cross can be made online at redcross.ca , or at any Scotiabank branch starting on October 16, 2023.

TD donates $250,000 to support humanitarian aid efforts in Middle East

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Friday, October 13, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Today TD announced a donation of $250,000 for urgent humanitarian aid and community support to address the recent and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Today TD announced a donation of $250,000 for urgent humanitarian aid and community support to address the recent and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
  • Many TD colleagues and customers have families and friends in the region and TD is providing support to those directly impacted by these tragic events.
  • In addition to its direct contribution, beginning next week, TD will also be accepting in-branch donations to the Canadian Red Cross Middle East Humanitarian Crisis Appeal to provide humanitarian assistance to those impacted across the region.
  • Save the Children- Save the Children works to advance children's rights around the world and has been working with children since 1953.

Carol Prushan Appointed Senior Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Relations at The American College of Financial Services

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Financial Services is excited to announce Carol Prushan as Senior Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Relations. Working closely with The College's Executive Leadership team, Prushan will shape the advancement strategy of The College as the institution moves into its next 100 years.

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  • With deep experience in donor and constituent relations, Prushan will lead The College's fundraising, donor and volunteer relations, and alumni and community engagement
    KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Financial Services is excited to announce Carol Prushan as Senior Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Relations.
  • Working closely with The College's Executive Leadership team, Prushan will shape the advancement strategy of The College as the institution moves into its next 100 years.
  • Starting from September 18, Prushan will report directly to George Nichols III, CAP®, President and CEO of The American College of Financial Services.
  • "I look forward to working with my colleagues at The College to help solidify its future as a leader in financial services education," said Prushan.

FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND TORONTO HOLOCAUST MUSEUM OPENS ITS DOORS

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Friday, June 9, 2023

The Museum confronts the atrocities of the past, using cutting-edge technology and Survivor testimony to educate the public about its relevance in contemporary Canadian life

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  • The Museum confronts the atrocities of the past, using cutting-edge technology and Survivor testimony to educate the public about its relevance in contemporary Canadian life
    TORONTO, June 9, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Toronto Holocaust Museum, opened its doors to the public, unveiling the city's only museum dedicated to Holocaust remembrance and education.
  • From today on, the Toronto Holocaust Museum will help all Canadians continue to listen to the stories of Survivors, even when they are no longer here to tell us themselves.
  • "The opening of the Toronto Holocaust Museum marks a significant milestone for our province's Jewish community and all Ontarians.
  • The opening of UJA's Toronto Holocaust Museum means that people in Toronto and beyond have the opportunity to learn about the Holocaust and commit to fighting the antisemitism that is far too prevalent in our world."

Ultra High Net Worth Advisor, Aaron Zises, Joins NewEdge Wealth as Principal

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

NewEdge Wealth, LLC , a registered investment adviser specializing in servicing the needs of ultra high net worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, is pleased to welcome Aaron Zises as Principal.

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  • NewEdge Wealth, LLC , a registered investment adviser specializing in servicing the needs of ultra high net worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, is pleased to welcome Aaron Zises as Principal.
  • As the newest member of the NewEdge Wealth team, Mr. Zises will continue to work with ultra high net worth individuals and families on identifying innovative ways to manage the complex demands of their wealth, including asset diversification and investment strategies, wealth strategy planning, tax and estate planning tactics, and legacy planning.
  • He then transitioned to advising ultra high net worth clients, working as a Vice President at Family Management Corporation and a Private Wealth Advisor at U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management.
  • “We are excited to welcome an advisor of Aaron’s caliber to NewEdge Wealth,” said Rob Sechan, CEO and Co-Founder of NewEdge Wealth.

Secure Community Network (SCN) and Everbridge Partnership Continues to Provide Critical Support for Community-wide Situational Awareness and Public Safety

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220208005801/en/
    Secure Community Network (SCN) and Everbridge Partnership Continues to Provide Critical Support for Community-wide Situational Awareness and Public Safety (Graphic: Business Wire)
    SCN has relied on Everbridges CEM platform and risk intelligence offerings since 2020 to help power its Jewish Security Operations Command Center (JSOCC) and Duty Desk.
  • These best-in-class intelligence tools provide timely, credible threat and incident information to both law enforcement and community partners.
  • Everbridge provided important situational awareness during the critical event and equipped SCN with the tools to issue an eventual all clear to its members nationally.
  • Everbridge is a valued partner in our efforts to help ensure the resilience and protection of our American Jewish community.

The Paley Center for Media Presents PaleyImpact: Media's Role in Helping Us Talk about the Holocaust

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Paley Center for Media announces today its newest PaleyImpact program, Media's Role in Helping Us Talk about the Holocaust, in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Paley Center for Media announces today its newest PaleyImpact program, Media's Role in Helping Us Talk about the Holocaust, in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
  • The PaleyImpact program streams live today, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 7:00 pm ET, on the Paley Center's YouTube Channel.
  • "To commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Paley Center continues our work to shine a light on media's powerful shaping influence in combating the alarming rise of antisemitism.
  • Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry.

FANAPLY EXPANDS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH KEY HIRES

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Beyond her leadership at the organization, Maged will bring her extensive track record of innovation and building businesses in sports, entertainment and technology to continue to scale Fanaply and develop transformational platforms and partnerships.

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  • Beyond her leadership at the organization, Maged will bring her extensive track record of innovation and building businesses in sports, entertainment and technology to continue to scale Fanaply and develop transformational platforms and partnerships.
  • "Fanaply has been a pioneer in the NFT space with its best-in-class and differentiated product offering over the last three years.
  • I'm thrilled to join the team as we work to tell the Fanaply story and continue building on the foundation of its commercial efforts."
  • In addition to Maged, Fanaply is bringing on two key hires to lead its Business Development team.