Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)

Expanding Jewish education in the diaspora is a 'shared responsibility' - editorial

The government-backed initiative, advanced in partnership with JFNA, will focus on expanding access to Jewish education and strengthening Jewish identity among the next generation.

JFNA Board of Directors chairman Gary Torgow is seen with assembled Israeli government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after the government approved a NIS 200m. plan to bolster Jewish education in the Diaspora on June 28, 2026.
JFNA Board of Directors Chairman Gary Torgow speaks to assembled Israeli government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after the government approved a NIS 200m. plan to bolster Jewish education in the Diaspora on June 28, 2026.

Israel, Jewish Federations launch NIS 200 million plan to strengthen Diaspora Jewish education

 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.

Jewish researchers say to try talking to anti-Zionist Jews

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


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

JFNA CEO urges Congress to fully fund security and prosecute antisemitic threats nationwide

Eric Fingerhut, President & CEO of JFNA

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

At JPost Washington Conference, Rabbi Berman says initiative boosts identity, enrollment, partnership: “We cannot lose the next generation”

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

“We know what needs to be done”: Eric Fingerhut enters JPost DC Conference with hopefulness

JFNA leader Eric Fingerhut says moment marks “a real transition” for Jewish communities as U.S. policy, Israel’s recovery, and antisemitism converge.

President-CEO Eric Fingerhut addressing attendees at the 2024 General Assembly.

WATCH NOW: Jewish Federations General Assembly kicks off

Watch Rahm Emanuel, Scott Jennings, Jessica Tarlov discuss this political moment for the Jewish people at General Assembly.

Crowd applauding at JFNA 2024

A defining gathering for a defining moment

As Jewish leaders from across North America convene in Washington in November, the General Assembly confronts the challenges and responsibilities of the Jewish people in a time of global uncertainty

President Isaac Herzog speaks at last year’s GA.

Key decisions on Jewish future to be decided at Federations' General Assembly

JFNA's 2025 gathering in Washington DC next month comes at a critical time for the Jewish people

Panel, 2024 General Assembly

Many Jews will be proud to have been by Israel's side after Oct. 7, some will be ashamed - opinion

Diaspora Jewry, which answered the call to help Israel and its people in its time of challenge, will always be able to raise its head high in pride for their understanding.

‘TOO OFTEN, Diaspora Jews encounter a reflex of judgment and exclusion when expressing opinions about Israel that deviate from the established norm"'.

Rahm Emanuel, Dan Senor, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl to headline JFNA GA

This year’s conference will focus on three themes that organizers say define the moment for global Jewry: rebuilding Israel, community security, and driving Jewish engagement.

Rahm Emanuel (L), Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl, and Dan Senor over a backdrop of a Jewish Federations rally.

No. 22: Eric Fingerhut: President and CEO, Jewish Federations of North America

Measured by dollars delivered, policies advanced, and security prioritized, Eric Fingerhut shaped this year’s response for Israel and Jewish communities.

 Jewish Federations of North America president and CEO Eric Fingerhut.

‘Dozens of anti-Jewish terror plots have been foiled,' JFNA chief warns after Washington murders

"After 9/11 the United States created the Department of Homeland Security for aviation threats; a comparable effort is now needed to defend houses of worship," said Eric Fingerhut.

 Police officers work at the site where, according to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, US May 21, 2025.