Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)

Will Chabad lead American Jewry? - opinion

Zohran Mamdani’s election as the mayor of New York City is the final nail in the coffin containing the deceased body of Jewish power in American politics.

 Thousands of Shluchim pose for a “class picture” outside Chabad World Headquarters
The Western Galilee.

Israel allocates NIS 26m. for education excellence centers in northern border communities

Gary Torgow stood with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other ministers on June 28, 2026

Who is Gary Torgow: The man who got Washington and Jerusalem to fund Jewish day schools - interview

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.

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


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

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

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.

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.

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

While most US Jews support Israel, most of them do not see themselves as "Zionist," with many disagreeing as to the term's meaning.

Participants cheer and dance during the Celebrate Israel Parade up Fifth Avenue on May 18, 2025 in New York City.

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"'.