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Statement by UJA-Federation of New York on Jack Lew

“UJA-Federation of New York applauds President Biden’s nomination of Jack Lew as the next ambassador to Israel. A distinguished American leader, and longstanding member of New York’s Jewish community, Jack is deeply engaged with every aspect of the US/Israel relationship. Jack’s extensive international and policy experience, familiarity with issues critical to the Jewish community, and unwavering commitment to promoting Israel’s stability in the region will make him an exemplary Ambassador.”

Working with a network of hundreds of nonprofits, UJA extends its reach from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching the lives of 4.5 million people each year. Every year, UJA provides approximately $180 million in grants. In addition, to date, UJA has provided more than $11 million in Ukraine-related emergency funding. For more information, visit ujafedny.org.