Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)

Jewish researchers say to try talking to anti-Zionist Jews

While anti-Zionists remain a minority of US Jews, the results of last week's JFNA survey show that engagement has never been more important.

 A PRO-PALESTINIAN Jewish protester participates in a demonstration calling for the release of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City.
Participants cheer and dance during the Celebrate Israel Parade up Fifth Avenue on May 18, 2025 in New York City.

Most US Jews do not identify as ‘Zionists,’ even when they support Israel, JFNA survey finds

Eric Fingerhut, President & CEO of JFNA

Fingerhut calls on US gov't to give more security support to Israel at 'Post' conference

Scott Berman, Director of Project Aleph Bet and Director of English Speaking Countries, UnitEd

Amichai Chikli, Minister of Diaspora Affairs, attempts to increase enrollment of Jewish Day Schools


AJC says it’s ‘appalled’ by Mahmoud Khalil’s views but does not praise his arrest

The Jewish Federations of North America, which condemned last year’s anti-Israel campus protests, said it does not have a statement on the arrest.

 Columbia's gates were closed to ID holders the week of University President Minouche Shafik's testimony in Congress.

Alliance sets goal for over 50,000 young Jews to travel to Israel

The convening, held in Jerusalem, included over 140 community leaders, CEOs, and senior figures from North America.

 The first Israel Educational Travel Alliance (IETA) meeting in Jerusalem, earlier this week.

Youth are the key to rebuilding Israeli society - opinion

Over the past year, the power of our youth has been revealed – how resilient, capable, and determined they are in the face of any difficulty.

An Israeli flag flutters outside the embassy of Israel in Dublin, Ireland, December 16, 2024

Jewish Federations, Health Ministry open first of 16 mental health centers

The community health centers aim to provide access to services for hundreds of thousands of Israelis without the stigma associated with mental illness. 

 PEOPLE LOOK ON as smoke rises from a fire that broke out near Kibbutz Shamir in the Upper Galilee, as a result of a rocket attack from Lebanon, last week. The writer asks: What about securing the ability of our citizens to return to their homes in the North?

JFNA executive's Gaza comments spark controversy amid rising tensions over US politics

JFNA executive's Gaza remarks cause concern about nonpartisanship and spark debate within the Jewish community.

 THE WRITER and US Rep. Mike Lawler, co-sponsor of the Antisemitism Awareness Act, pose after the legislation passed in the House of Representatives.

Heroes walk among us: This year’s JFNA General Assembly - opinion

At the conference, a full array of organizations, foundations, nonprofits, Israeli partners, lifelong activists, concerned citizens, and contributors made up the attendees.

 The writer poses with Maj.-Gen. Daniel Goldfus at the JFNA General Assembly this week.

Jewish community to rally in DC for unprecedented Federations, Conference of Presidents event

As the Jewish community prepares to converge on the nation's capital, "Stand Together" is poised to be more than just a rally.

 Participants in last year's Standing Together event

Jewish federations push US leaders to transfer National Museum of American Jews

With the rise of antisemitism across the US in recent years, JFNA leaders stressed in the letter that the need for the transfer of the museum has become more urgent.

 Washington DC, USA - July 1, 2015: The Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery are both housed in the historic Old Patent Office Building.

'This Jewish community is unified': JFNA's Eric Fingerhut on strength in unity

Fingerhut detailed $830 Million Emergency Fund, Urges Unity

 Fingerhut: "enormously moved by the total emergency funding raised by the 146 Jewish Federations"

Jewish federations mobilize for Israel crisis relief, fight antisemitism

Jewish Federations lead North American response with $847 million for crisis relief, supporting victims and rebuilding communities.

 Jewish Federations have taken the lead in the North American emergency response to the October 7th crisis.