UJA-Federation of New York

UJA chief slams Mamdani:

'Your absence at Israel Day parade will be long-remembered'

UJA-Federation CEO Eric Goldstein writes open letter sharply rebuking Mayor Mamdani over his boycott of Sunday’s Israel Day parade.

UJA commits $7.8M to support Israel’s long-term rebuilding

UJA-Federation of New York announces $7.8M in new grants for Israel, bringing their total support since October 7, 2023, to over $300M. The funds will aid recovery in the North and South and help affected families.

UJA donates $1 million to Gaza:

Insanity or worse?

How nice to pat yourself on the back for your aid to the implacable enemies who are starving Jewish hostages, thereby joining the ranks of useful Jewish idiots in every generation. Opinion.

Over recognition of 'Palestine':

US Jewish groups reject meeting with French minister

Seven major US Jewish groups decline meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot after ‘premature Palestinian state recognition.’

UJA-Federation of New York’s midtown office building evacuated

UJA-Federation of New York’s headquarters evacuated due to concerns over weakened wall in building’s basement. 'Further inspection determined wall in question nonstructural, non-load bearing,' statement clarifies.

UJA Fed. CEO:

'October 7th changed the feeling of this parade'

Eric Goldstein spoke with Arutz Sheva before the start of the Israel Day on 5th Parade in NYC about the importance of this year's parade amid the war in Israel and the rise in antisemitism worldwide.

Jewish population of New York at 1.4 million

UJA-Federation of New York study finds 13,000 Holocaust survivors live in New York, mostly in Brooklyn, 20% of NY Jews are Reform, 19% Orthodox, 15% Conservative.

UJA Federation NY:

In the face of rising antisemitism - incredible Jewish resilience

Senior vice president for community strategy and external relations at UJA Federation of New York Hindy Poupko spoke to Arutz Sheva about the organization's efforts at home and abroad to fight for Israel and NY's Jews.

Ritchie Torres vows 'fierce urgency' to free hostages

Congressman Torres visits Hostages Families Forum in Tel Aviv during UJA-Federation of New York delegation to Israel, praises courage of hostages' families.

First time since war began:

UN ambassadors to visit communities hit by massacre

Delegation, led by Israel’s Ambassador Erdan, comes against the backdrop of hostility and bias towards Israel in the UN and the revelations about UNRWA workers participating in the October 7th massacre.

Tens of thousands march for Israel in New York

A mass march to Central Park marked the thirtieth day since the Hamas invasion.

'A distinguished leader':

US Jewish groups welcome Jack Lew as Israel ambassador

Jewish organizations in the US welcome Biden's nomination of former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as the next US ambassador to Israel.

This is how 130,000 haredi Israelis found jobs

How New York Jews are creating opportunities for disadvantaged Israelis seeking high-tech jobs.

UJA-Federation CEO gives rare criticism of Israel's govt.

Eric Goldstein, head of North America’s largest Jewish federation criticizes multiple pieces of legislation proposed by Israeli government.

Ukraine war:

Jewish charity offers refugee children a semblance of normalcy

In an era of war, Ukrainian refugee kids get a summer break thanks to UJA-Federation of New York.

UJA-Federation of NY approves new funding for Ukraine

UJA-Federation of New York announces new round of emergency funding to address urgent humanitarian needs of Ukrainians.

UJA New York to approve another $2 million in Ukraine funding

Ukraine war 'a humanitarian crisis unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetimes,' UJA CEO Eric Goldstein says.

UJA-Federation of NY to support Ukraine's Jews

UJA-Federation of New York approves up to $3 million in emergency funding to support the Jewish community of Ukraine.

Survey shows NY Jews suffered less than other populations

Survey: Jewish New Yorkers’ employment, mental health suffered during pandemic.

UJA CEO congratulates Israel's new Consul-General in NY

UJA-Federation of New York CEO Eric Goldstein welcomes appointment of Asaf Zamir as Israel’s new consul-general in New York.

Herzog 'one of the strongest & most powerful advocates' for Jews

Combat Antisemitism Movement, UJA-Federation of New York, praise election of Isaac Herzog as Israel's 11th President.

UJA-Federation of NY mourns passing of former UK Chief Rabbi

"The world has lost one of the great Jewish leaders of our time."

New grants to aid Jewish schools and summer camps

UJA-Federation of New York announces nearly $9 million in new COVID-19 relief grants.

8,500 Passover meals delivered to vulnerable New Yorkers

UJA-Federation of New York providing more than 8,500 free Passover seder meals and kits to most impacted New York households.

New York: Financial aid for Passover preparations

UJA-Federation of NY announces more than $23 million in grants and loans in response to COVID-19.

Jeffrey Epstein gave $50,000 to UJA-Federation in 2017

Disgraced New York financier and registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein donated tens of thousands of dollars to local Jewish federation.

United Jewish Appeal to lend money to unpaid federal workers

As longest federal government shutdown in American history drags on, UJA-Federation of New York offers interest-free loans to gov't workers.

UJA-Federation of NY delivers humanitarian aid to Puerto Rico

Jewish federation brings NY firefighter stranded following massive hurricane back home in time for his son's wedding.

Sanders: Repealing Trump healthcare proposal 'major victory'

Bernie Sanders calls withdrawal of GOP health bill ‘victory,’ Reform movement urges expanding coverage.

NY federation campaign grows for 7th consecutive year

North America’s largest Jewish philanthropy says its annual campaign revenue has increased for the seventh consecutive year.

Israel's Trump conversion row raises concerns among US Jews

Leading American Jewish organization expresses concern over Israel's religious court system following rejection of rabbi's conversions.

UJA applauds New York Governor's anti-BDS moves

UJA-Federation of New York lauds Governor Cuomo for directing state entities to divest all public funds supporting BDS.

Empire State Building to go blue and white for Israel

Celebrate Israel Parade is gearing up for a massive turnout in NYC, featuring a special Jewish unity event with parents of murdered teens.

Bar mitzvah boy unveils Israel's first mobile tech lab

Noah Helfstein of NYC uses $76,000 in bar mitzvah gift money to create 'Maker Bus,' letting disadvantaged Israeli kids use cool technology.

$1.4 million loan for terror-struck Jerusalem businesses

UJA-Federation of New York announces emergency loans that businesses in terror-plagued capital can apply for to survive the storm.

Islamic Jihad & Mohammad Allan Are Supported By American Jews

Jewish Groups Protest Outside UJA over NIF Support

NY Jewish activist organizations came together Monday to protest UJA backing of the NIF, NIF's presence in Israel Parade.

New York Kicks Off Israel 66th Birthday Bash

New Yorkers celebrate the rich and complex culture, history, and people of Israel.

100 Shofars in New York Against BDS Groups

Watch video from protest in front of UJA building against three BDS groups invited to Israel Day Parade.

Financing the Flames II: The NIF Parade Fracas

Eric S. Goldstein to Serve as CEO of UJA-Federation of New York

Partner in leading NY law firm and senior lay leader in UJA-Federation of New York, Goldstein will assume chief executive role in July 2014

UJA Releases Largest Diaspora Study Ever Conducted

The UJA-Federation of New York has released the data from the largest Jewish community study ever conducted outside the State of Israel.

Poverty Dramatically Increases Among New York's Jews

Poverty has risen dramatically in the New York Jewish community since 2002, according to a new UJA-Federation of New York report.

200-Person Delegation from UJA Federation of NY in Israel

Senior Vice President, Mark D. Medin: It's "essential to be in Israel with a large delegation, to show our support."

US Donation for Tzfat as International Heritage Site

The UJA-Federation of New York is investing $250,000 in the city of Tzfat (Safed) to turn it into an international heritage site.

Russian-Speaking Jewish Organization Added to UJA Federation

For the first time in 17 years, UJA-Federation of New York has added a new organization to its network, representing Russian-speaking Jewry.

Knitting Club Helps Relieve Stress for Kids in Sderot

A 12 year old New York girl set up a therapeutic knitting class for kids in Sderot, to help them deal with the stress of Gaza terror