Jewish Federations of North America

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

Bizi, Isracard’s business platform, said more than NIS 90 million has already been repaid into the revolving fund and redirected to additional borrowers across Israel.

 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
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

Former Gaza hostages Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or, Evyatar David, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal speak at the Jewish Federations General Assembly's opening ceremony. November 16, 2025.

Ex-Gaza hostages share stories of hope, unity at Jewish Federations General Assembly


US Jews are no longer arguing about what is needed, rather how to implement it - Editor's Notes

There was a shift in her that many of us could relate to, a feeling that the events of Oct. 7 had flipped a switch within, prioritizing Jewish identity in ways that hadn’t been fully realized before.

 A PROTEST outside the Jewish Federations of North America summit that took place in 2023 in Tel Aviv.

Sheryl Sandberg: I sit on this stage as a proud Zionist and a proud Jew

Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg delivers an emotional address on her post-October 7 transformation, urging Jewish leaders to combat rising antisemitism and campus bias.

 Sheryl Sandberg.

2024 General Assembly pushes forward with key voices of Diaspora Jewry

LIVE: The 2024 General Assembly is now underway in Washington, DC, bringing together Jewish communities nationwide to confront unprecedented challenges. 

 Julie Platt, Chair of Jewish Federations of North America

Reunifying American Jews is possible - but leave politics out of it, community heads say

'After the election, we all need to find a way to move forward together'

American Jews and their supporters participate in the March for Israel in Washington, DC, earlier this month.

2024 General Assembly launches with urgency, determination

LIVE: Join us for the #GeneralAssembly's morning plenary

 The General Assembly - JFNA

Thousands unite for 'Stand Together' concert in US capital

The event will feature Grammy-nominated artist Idan Raichel and comedian Tiffany Haddish. Entrance is Free of charge!

 Stand Together Event - November 10, Washington DC

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

Supporting Israeli small businesses: Loan fund fuels survival amid economic strain - opinion

Why Jewish Federation loans are instrumental in Israel's resilience

Rachel’s upper Galilee café remains open with the help of a Jewish Federations-supported loan.

No. 21: Eric Fingerhut: Raising millions for towns battered by Hamas, Hezbollah

Eric Fingerhut has overseen the JFNA's donations of hundreds of millions of dollars to Israel, offering support to communities in critical need of support amid war with Hamas and attacks by Hezbollah

 Eric Fingerhut.

Despite deep divides over Gaza, a Jewish leader seeks allies in defense of democracy

The Israel-Hamas war has led to a surge in antisemitism, with Jews and non-Jews contemplating on what it means to be an ally.

 Protesters block an encampment entrance following Turning Point USA founder and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk’s speech on campus near a protest encampment of supporters of Palestinians in Gaza, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, at the Unive