Jewish Federations of North America

US Jews cannot blame Israel, Israeli government for increasing antisemitism, JFNA CEO says

American Jews are engaging in self blame. They are afraid, forced to live their Jewish lives within confined spaces, and some accuse Israel of causing the surge in antisemitism.

Celebrants march in the Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue on May 18, 2025 in New York City.
New York police officers stand guard at the door of the Union Temple of Brooklyn, in 2018.

American Jewish community security spending surpasses $1 billion, new data shows

The Western Galilee.

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

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


Jewish orgs in the US express concerns over judicial reform

Many Jewish organizations in the Diaspora haven't reacted to the legislation process, though many of the have already responded negatively to these legislations.

 Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators protest against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul, outside the U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, July 11, 2023.

Do Reform leaders really believe in free speech and open debate? - opinion

If the leaders of liberal groups speak out against shutting down those who do not agree with them, there is hope for democracy.

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

'We welcome Israeli gov't officials, respectful protests' - JFNA CEO

JFNA head Eric Fingerhut said that they didn't know Israel would be "in the throes of an existential political debate" when they were planning this conference.

 Israelis holding the US and Israeli flag protest outside the Jewish Federation of North America (JFNA) conference, in Tel Aviv, on April 23, 2023.

Mayhem breaks out at Jewish Federations conference in Tel Aviv

Panelists sniped at each other over the Israeli government’s attempt to overhaul Israel’s judiciary and its threat to tighten immigration rules.

THOUSANDS PROTEST against the planned judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, on Saturday night. Men, women and children have taken to the streets and highways armed with nothing more than flags

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Forever Connected: The MASA Memorial Ceremony for Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

 Yom Hazikaron Ceremony 2022

Israeli PM Netanyahu cancels speech at Tel Aviv JFNA event

The JFNA is hosting a General Assembly in Tel Aviv in honor of Israel's 75th Independence Day.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen speaking at a pre-Passover toast, on April 4, 2023.

Int'l Jewish orgs invite Netanyahu to speak, thousands to protest against him

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak at he opening of the JFNA's General Assembly that will be held in Tel Aviv.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference in Tel Aviv, last Monday

3,000 American Jews arrive in Israel for JFNA General Assembly

This year’s event, which begins Sunday and coincides with Israel’s Memorial and Independence Days, will focus on celebrating 75 years of partnership between US and Israel.

JFNA tour in Israel.

Large protest expected as JFNA's General Assembly begins

The rally is organized by the Umbrella Movement, a group that plans protests around Israel, who is protesting PM Netanyahu's involvement in this year's Jewish Federation of North America GA.

 Israelis protest against the judicial reform in Tel Aviv.

JFNA responds to criticism on speakers at Israel at 75 General Assembly

The Jewish Federations of North America issued a letter Monday defending their choice of speakers at the Israel at 75 General Assembly, despite ongoing turmoil in the Jewish state. 

JFNA tour in Israel.