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


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.

Universities cut deals with campus protesters, Jewish orgs. aren't too thrilled

Some administrations view the deals as wins if it means campus life can return to normal. The wider Jewish community views them as surrendering to terror.

 A view of the vacated encampment erected in support of Palestinians at the Parsons School of Design after clearing by the NYPD, New York City, US, May 3, 2024

House set to vote on bill that could trigger TikTok ban with support from major Jewish group

Jewish Federations of North America, representing hundreds of organized Jewish communities, said its support for the bill is rooted in concerns about antisemitism on the platform.

 TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022.

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.