Jewish Federations of North America

US mayors gather to combat antisemitism

As US turns 250, mayors from across country get crash course in Jewish culture and history at kickoff event for Jewish American Heritage Month.

Study finds more than half of US Jews experienced antisemitism

A new ADL-Jewish Federations of North America study finds 1/3 of American Jews witnessed an incident of actual or threatened antisemitic violence in the past year; and believe it to be a normal Jewish experience.

Washington, DC:

Jewish federation to distribute $180,000 to laid-off fed workers

Jewish Federation tells local rabbis it will reimburse them for providing aid to families of laid-off federal workers at their discretion. 'We trust them to make the decision.'

Pres. Herzog at GA:

Trump is a champion of peace and cooperation in our region

Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks at the JFNA General Assembly, offering a message of unity and hope, and asking that the hostages in Gaza not be forgotten.

Herzog at JFNA General Assembly:

'Iran is the engine behind the modern-day antisemitism'

President Herzog congratulates Trump, calls him "a champion of peace and cooperation", and also thanks Biden for his “steadfast support from the very beginning of the war”.

After massacre

JAFI, JFNA, and Keren Hayesod send emergency aid to Majdal Shams

“We see the Druze community as a family,” reads the letter sent by the heads of the three Jewish organizations to the leader of the Majdal Shams council, Dolan Abu Salah.

'A friend of the Jewish community'

Jewish Federations of North America thank Biden

Jewish Federations of North America thank US President for supporting the Jewish community, after he announces he is withdrawing from the presidential race.

To liberal, secular, proud Jewish friends in America

A letter I would like to address to my family and close friends in America,.but have not yet done so.

Jewish Federations chair to replace UPenn chair

JFNA Chair Julie Platt appointed interim chair after former chair resigned amid backlash from the controversial congressional antisemitism.

On National Mall:

Jewish organizations announce march for Israel

Event will bring together communities from across USA, show strong solidarity with Israel, & demand immediate release of remaining hostages.

Jewish Federations raise $388 million for Israel Emergency

Jewish Federations have allocated $10 million to 20 organizations providing emergency relief and support in Israel.

JFNA: For Jewish women, Dianne Feinstein smashed glass ceilings

Jewish Federations of North America: Dianne Feinstein was 'a powerful politician driven by her Jewish values & championing women’s rights.'

Ahead of High Holidays:

US Congress vows to increase Jewish non-profit security funding

A security briefing on Capitol Hill was organized by the JFNA, SCN, ADL, and OU.

Evan Gershkovich

Jewish Federations rally for Jewish journalist jailed in Russia

Senator Robert Menendez addresses online rally on behalf of Evan Gershkovich, the Jewish journalist accused by Russia of espionage.

Op-ed:

The perils of politicizing Jewish philanthropy

As the judicial reform issue heats up, the umbrella group of Jewish Federations is intervening in Israeli politics. That's a mistake.Op-ed/

American Jewish Org. to Lapid:

Remarks to Jewish leaders delegitimize Israel

Am Echad sent the opposition leader a letter criticizing remarks he made in a meeting with Jewish leaders in New York.

Lapid to US Jews:

'Don't give up on the State of Israel'

Opposition leader meets North American Jewish leaders in New York, stresses importance of US Jewry's partnership with Israel.

In wake of Israel ban:

US rugby urged to withdraw from South Africa tournament

US Jewish organizations call on California-based rugby team to pull out of South African competition that disinvited an Israeli team.

US Jewish federations lobbies in Israel against judicial reform

Delegation of American Jewish leaders makes rare step of lobbying against Israeli government policy during trip to Israel.

Federations urge Congress to allocate funds for key priorities

Over 120 Jewish Federations address appropriations committees with list of major community initiatives in need of government support.

US Jewish group:

'Fully embrace Herzog's proposals'

Jewish Federations of North America say judicial reform will have "far-reaching consequences", urge dialogue.

Jewish Federations congratulate Netanyahu on new government

Jewish Federations of North America also express "significant concerns" over statements and positions by some members of the coalition.

Pittsburgh synagogue attack:

Four years on, security at Jewish institutions improves

In response to the deadly synagogue attack, Jewish Federations of North America raise millions of dollars to make Jewish institutions safer.

New Mexico’s Jewish federation announces closure

Jewish federation in New Mexico, cash-strapped and lawsuit-plagued, announces closure.

Herzog:

US Jewish leaders must respect results of Israel's election

Israeli President addresses Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly in Chicago.

Number of Jewish communities with security programs rises by 42%

Jewish communal security programs increase by 42% following LiveSecure launch.

New Mexico’s Jewish fed is on brink of collapse

“I don't know what is mismanagement or fraud; an organization that has existed for over 70 years was destroyed in the last three years.'

Jewish organization helping Ukrainian refugees around the world

With $73 million and counting, this organization is the backbone of the Jewish aid effort for Ukraine.

Jewish communities bolster security amid growing threats

Amid higher threat levels, Jewish communities lean on $130 million initiative to bolster security.

'As people age, trauma from the past impacts them differently'

New trauma-sensitive approach for aiding Holocaust survivors transforms how care is delivered.

JFNA CEO:

'Challenging partisan time for US Jewish community'

Eric Fingerhut, CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, works to unite Jews around support for Israel and fighting antisemitism.

N American Federations announces Ukrainian settlement grants

Jewish Federations of North American launching Ukrainian Resettlement Grant to help Jewish groups settle Ukrainian refugees in the US.

Julie Platt new chair of Jewish Federations of North America

Platt, a mother of five, is the second woman to be nominated to the position.

Jewish federations add gun control, LGBT issues back to agenda

After dropping gun reform and LGBT agenda from its priorities list, Jewish Federations of North America restores both issues in policy paper

Jewish federations drop focus on gun control, LGBT agenda

The Jewish Federations of North America removes advocacy for gun control and LGBT agenda from its policy priorities list.

101 Jewish communities to get help funding security

Amid antisemitism concerns, 101 local Jewish federations to spend $54M on improving security.

Jewish Federations announces $54m for US community security

LiveSecure will provide all 146 Federations with Community Security Initiatives over three years.

Nikki Haley, Herzog address Jewish Federations General Assembly

Watch Live: President Isaac Herzog and Nikki Haley take the stage at the Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly.

Rutgers slammed for 'fuelling anti-Semitic behavior and tropes'

New Jersey Jewish Federation raises concern for safety of Jewish students at Rutgers after 9//11 program featuring anti-Israel speakers.

Bennett: I bring with me a new spirit from Jerusalem

PM Bennett to Jewish Federations of North America: Iran is not a done deal. We will prevent them from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Florida Jewish federation delivers 7,500 backpacks to needy kids

24-year old program is needed more than ever with pandemic causing financial hardships for many families.

JFNA cancels in-person event due to COVID

The umbrella group had planned to combine online and in-person events, but cancelled the latter due to the pandemic.

How will JFNA celebrate Independence Day?

"We are thrilled to join together to support this celebration of Israel," JFNA spokeswoman tells Arutz Sheva.

Jewish groups call for quadrupling security funds for nonprofits

2 Orthodox Jewish groups and the Jewish Federations of North America join faith groups' letter calling for quadrupling of security grants.

'UNHRC demonstrates its hatred for Jewish State'

Jewish Federations of North America rejects UN human Rights Council blacklist of companies working in Judea and Samaria.

Jewish Agency Chairman: The Jewish people support Israel

Issac Herzog addresses Jewish Federations conference in Washington DC: 'It was not been an easy day for Israelis.'

Jewish Federations holds invite-only conference

Jewish Federations holding 'FedLab,' an invitation-only conference, instead of annual General Assembly.

'We must ask our leaders to form a government quickly'

Rivlin meets CEO and President of Jewish Federations of North America.

$4.6 million in federal funds to go to Holocaust survivors

Jewish Federations of North America to distribute $4.6 million in federal money appropriate by Congress to aid Holocaust survivors.

Why did the Jewish Federations move away from Jerusalem?

Jay Shapiro wonders why the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations in North America choose to meet in Tel Aviv

'Rumors of the death of Israeli democracy are exaggerated'

Knesset Speaker addresses 700 North America Jewish Federation heads on complex relationship between people of Israel and Diaspora.

Herzog: Orthodox, Reform, Conservative will respect each other

Jewish Agency Chairman Yitzhak Herzog tells North American Jewry at Jewish Federation GA Israel-Diaspora divide an existential threat.

Bereaved mother's inspiring speech to US Jewry

Israel Prize laureate Miriam Peretz, who lost 2 sons in combat, addresses Jewish Federations of North America in Tel Aviv.

'The Israeli people are tough and determined'

American firefighter speaks about volunteering in southern Israel to help put out fires caused by incendiary kites and balloons.

Woman who served as first female JFNA chief runs for congress

Kathy Manning, former JFNA chief, mounts congressional run in North Carolina.

'We will never give up on Diaspora Jewry'

President Rivlin departs for Los Angeles to address Jewish Federation’s General Assembly.

PM to address Jewish Federations’ General Assembly via satellite

Israeli PM to address annual event of US Jewish groups following concerns he would break tradition by not attending.

Jewish Federations leader dies of cancer

Jonathan Woocher, leading Jewish educational theorist, dies at 70.

Top government officials brief Jewish security professionals

Over 40 security directors from around US join summit with FBI and Department of Homeland Security.

Blue Card receives grant to help Holocaust survivors

Group that provides assistance to Holocaust survivors receives $120,000 grant from the Jewish Federations of North America.