Jewish Federations of North America

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

Jewish Federations said the government initiative expands a regional education model developed with Homeward/Habaita following the mass evacuations after October 7.

The Western Galilee.
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.

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

 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’ 


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

American Jews warn Biden: Arms embargo 'emboldens' Hamas, Iran

Leading Jewish organizations in the US warn president Biden - Withholding arms to Israel is against America's interests.

 US President Joe Biden meets with holocaust survivors Dr. Gita Cycowicz and Rena Quint during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, July 13, 2022.

Dueling lawsuits allege discrimination against Jews, Palestinians at Columbia

A lawsuit by Palestine Legal demands Columbia reverse students' suspensions, drop charges against them, expunge their records, and offer to pay for their psychotherapy.

 Demonstrators gather outside of Columbia University to demand a ceasefire and the end of Israeli attacks on Gaza, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, during a protest in New York, U.S., April 20, 2024.

Jewish Diaspora communities increase security after Iran attacks

Iranian drone and missile attacks on Israel prompt heightened security measures in Jewish communities worldwide, with increased vigilance and preparedness urged by community leaders.

 Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt

Envisioning a unified plan to tackle campus antisemitism - opinion

For far too long, the festering animosity towards Israel and, by extension, Jewish students, has gone largely unaddressed, been persistently overlooked, or simply ignored.

 ANTISEMITISM ON display at the UK’s Free Palestine rally.

Diaspora Jews contributed over NIS 5 billion to Israel since October 7, report finds

A report issued by Israel's Diaspora Ministry found that world Jewry has ensured steadfast support for Israel, both in financial contributions and volunteers.

 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023

The man allocating $800M in post-Oct. 7 donations to Israel on where the money goes

Schoenfeld agreed to sit down on Zoom for a set of two interviews with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, which have been edited, condensed and formatted to appear as a single conversation.

 Damaged houses are seen, following the deadly October 7 attack by gunmen from Palestinian militant group Hamas from the Gaza Strip, in Kibbutz Beeri in southern Israel, November 28, 2023.

After two years of war: Jewish fundraising for Ukraine at a standstill

At the outset of the war in Ukraine, Jewish organizations raised tens of millions to aid refugees, bring them to Israel and sustain the Jews who remained in the embattled country.

 UKRAINE’S PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky walks with soldiers in the town of Izium after it was liberated by Ukraine’s armed forces.

Jewish teens head to gatherings with new priorities in mind post-Oct. 7

With Oct. 7 on their minds, Jewish teens head to a gathering of thousands Jewish teens with a new sense of responsibility.

 Teens from South Florida's Gold Coast Region enter the open ceremony at BBYO's 2023 International Convention in Dallas, February 2023.