Jewish Federations of North America

Survey: Jews in smaller communities feel less heard when raising concerns about antisemitism

A Jewish Federations of North America survey found that Jews in smaller communities feel that police don't take their concerns about antisemitism seriously and often feel physically unsafe.

Illustrative: A man looks on next to police officers working 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.
 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Petah Tikva, June 16, 2025

Isracard, JFNA-backed fund says it has extended NIS 135m. in credit to war-hit small businesses

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds his end-of-year press conference at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, December 19

Jewish groups defend European media monitors banned for what State Dept. calls ‘censorship’ 

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


Peer-to-peer lending: A journey of connectivity for the Jewish future - comment

SparkIL is simultaneously a lifeline for Israel’s small and micro business owners and a new, personal, technology-driven way for world Jewry to be directly engaged with Israel and its people.

 The storefront of Hoshen, hand-crafted Judaica, is one example of a small business using the SparkIL platform to generate interest-free loans from Jews around the world.

From Gondar to Jerusalem: Finding Jewish inspiration with Ethiopian olim

After the morning prayer services in Gondar, attended by hundreds, our group visited with families. Many of these individuals have not seen their children, siblings or parents in two decades.

 New immigrants from Ethiopia land in Israel

Mark Wilf: 'We have to make sure every community is protected as best it can be'

“Certainly, we're more aware today. And I think the entire committee is certainly more conscious of all the threats and we have to be on guard,” Wilf added.

Mark Wilf

Nefesh B’Nefesh to present outstanding Anglo Olim annual prize

Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize to be awarded to inspirational English-speaking Olim who have significantly contributed to the State of Israel.

 The Sylvan Adams Bonei Zion Prize

JFNA raises $50 million for aid to Ukraine

The money will go to housing, clothing, cash assistance, medical attention, mental health services, life-saving rescue operations, security, and transportation to refugees.

 Svetlana Niselevitch receives a haggadah for Passover from a JDC staff member outside her home in Odessa, Ukraine, April 8, 2022.

Providing a security umbrella for the Jewish community

The Jewish Federations of North America mobilize to help Ukrainian Jews and strengthen personal security for US Jews.

 PROVIDING ASSISTANCE to people in need in Ukraine.

JFNA launch a first-of-its-kind central volunteer hub in support of refugees fleeing Ukraine

The effort is in partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and IsraAID.

 REFUGEES ARRIVE at the border crossing between Poland and Ukraine, after Russia launched its massive military operation against Ukraine in late February.

Jewish organizations are changing reality on the ground in Ukraine

The Israeli government responded quickly to the crisis and has partnered with major Jewish organizations.

 From L to R: Euro-Asian Jewish Congress president Dr. Michael Mirilashvili, Diaspora head Margarita Spitzko Shane, JFNA president and CEO Eric Fingerhut.

'Jerusalem Post' presents Leadership Award to JFNA

The Jewish Federations of North America have been providing aid to Jewish organizations in Europe for many years to ensure that they would be ready to act in times of crisis.

 JFNA CEO Eric Fingerhut (L) is seen being awarded the Jerusalem Post leadership award by editor-in-chief Yaakov Katz at the London Conference, on March 31, 2022.

JFNA, coalition of organizations, urging Biden to expedite Ukrainian refugee efforts

“The United States has a moral responsibility to open its doors to refugees and remove all unnecessary bureaucracy so that we can ease their pain and help them rebuild their lives.”

 Refugees at the Suceava train station prepare to board a train that will take them to their next destination inside Romania on March 15, 2022.