Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)

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
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

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

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

Crowd applauding at JFNA 2024

WATCH NOW: Jewish Federations General Assembly kicks off


JFNA's Julie Platt to serve as Penn interim chair amid antisemitism probe

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill and previous chair Scott Bok resigned after facing criticism over their handling of antisemitism issues.

 JULIE PLATT, chair of the Jewish Federations of North America.

The Jewish Federations of North America Support Rambam in IDF Training

 Triage teams engaged in emergency simulations with IDF soldiers

'Thank you for fighting for Israel' - Jerusalem Post celebrates rally in DC

The Jerusalem Post salutes its strategic partner, the Jewish Federations of North America, for mobilizing some 290,000 American Jews and Israel allies.

Jerusalem Post thank you ad for FNA.

American Jews and allies: Go to DC and march for Israel - editorial

There has never been a time in recent memory in which American support for Israel has been more critical.

  Kay and Hannah Dubrow attend a "Stand with Israel" rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington, U.S., October 13, 2023.

Jewish Federations' emergency fund tops $600 million for Israeli aid

The Federation has also backed the Fund for Victims of Terror and supported various groups, from the elderly to minority communities, affected by the war.

 Jewish Federation leaders visit Ronen Gabay, a wounded October 7th hero and recipient of Jewish Agency Funds for Victims of Terror support.

JFNA Fingerhut's crusade approaches $550 Million amidst shadows of Israel–Hamas War

 JFNA's CEO Eric Fingerhut during a mission to Israel earlier this week.

WATCH NOW: Israel at War - JPPI’s Daily Inside Analysis

EPISODE #49: The the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) provides a daily balanced, in-depth, and inside analysis, sponsored by JFNA and the Jewish Agency.

 Left wing activists protest against the war, calling for ceasefire at the war in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, on February 3, 2024.

Jewish Federations raise $388 million in aid for Israel

This announcement came after a significant gathering of philanthropists and community leaders in Washington, DC.

President Isaac Herzog speaks at the JFNA General Assembly, 2022.

JFNA announces $500 million fundraising goal in response to Israel war

At least $70 million from the funds raised by US Jews have been raised by the UJA-Federation of New York.

 Israeli soldiers patrol in the southern Israeli city of Sderot, October 11, 2023

50 Influential Jews: Eric Fingerhut - No. 28

As head of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), Eric Fingerhut helped steer US Jewish organizations through the COVID financial crisis and works to build bridges with Israel.

 Jewish Federations of North America president and CEO Eric Fingerhut.