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


Over 50 Jewish communities donated to earthquake relief efforts

Global Jewish communities have sprung into action to help those suffering from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

 Members of the Disaster Response Special Unit, who will fly to Turkey to help in the aftermath of an earthquake, board a Hellenic Air Force C-130, before departing from the military airport of Elefsina, Greece, February 6, 2023

Israel support 'unconditional,' serious concerns about violence, policies - JFNA

The tone of the debate surrounding Israeli politics is part of the problem, Jewish Federations of North America (JNFA) Julie Platt said.

Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a Likud faction meeting in the Knesset.

Julie Platt: Leaning in with the Jewish Future Pledge

The Jewish Future Pledge is a worldwide movement that inspires Jews to commit that at their passing, at least half of the charitable funds that they leave supports the Jewish people and/or Israel.

 JULIE PLATT, chair of the Jewish Federations of North America.

Jewish Agency, North America federation raise $3 million for Masa Israel

This donation comes at a turbulent time for Jews in former Soviet Union countries, resulting in many of them looking to spend time in Israel.

Masa welcomes new fellows demand for long-term programs in Israel rise

Diaspora org heads worry Israel may change religious status quo - letter

The letter was sent to Netanyahu behalf of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), The Jewish Agency, Keren Hayesod and the World Zionist Organization (WZO).

 Benjamin Netanyahu and Avi Maoz meet ahead of coalition negotiations.

The Jewish Council for Public Affairs distances itself from federations

The decision, announced Monday in a press release and a two-page brochure that will go out to Jewish organizations, will free the JCPA to pursue liberal agenda items favored by American Jews.

A kippah-clad man holds a sign reading "Jews for Black Lives" at the weekly Black Lives Matter "Jackie Lacey Must Go!" protest in front of the Hall of Justice in Los Angeles, Sept. 9, 2020.

Jewish orgs share concern over ‘inaccurate’ FBI hate crime data

There was a 22% decrease in the number of reporting law enforcement agencies, the lowest number of agencies in two decades, according to JFNA.

An FBI investigator

‘I wish Israel would have a better appreciation of the fact that it even exists’

An interview with Michael Siegal, former board chair of the Jewish Agency, upon receiving the Presidential Medal of Honor

 President Isaac Herzog presents Michael Siegal with the Presidential Medal of Honor on December 11, 2022.

73% of Jews in Ukraine will have to choose between food and heat – survey

The IFCJ announced that they will be transferring $6.5 million worth of assistance to organizations working on the ground with local Jewish communities.

Among Ukrainian Jews, 97% of those surveyed expect difficulties in heating their homes due to financial and other constraints. Close to three quarters of those surveyed expect to have to choose between food purchases and heating their homes.

Israel coalition partners’ positions, statements 'create risk for Jewish communities' - JFNA head

Julie Platt: The public discussions on posts and statements of some potential ministers is creating a "moment of risk for Israel."

 Likud leader and Israeli opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu seen after coalition talks at a hotel in Jerusalem on November 6, 2022.