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


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.

New Mexico’s cash-strapped, lawsuit-plagued Jewish federation announces closure

After a series of legal and boardroom battles, the Jewish Federation of New Mexico announced that it is shutting down.

Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico

Jewish Diaspora groups blast Ben-Gvir, while others remain silent on election

In the election that just happened in Israel, many Jewish organizations decided to remain silent, while others expressed their concern.

 Itamar Ben-Gvir gestures following the announcement of exit polls in Israel's general election, at his party headquarters in Jerusalem November 1, 2022.

Jewish groups welcome Morningstar's new commitments to Israel

Morningstar's ties to BDS were first identified in April 2020, when the Chicago company announced it was acquiring full ownership of Amsterdam-based Sustainalytics.

 THE WRITER poses for a portrait in Chicago. ‘Morningstar does not support the anti-Israel BDS campaign; it never has and it never will,’ he says.

JFNA’s General Assembly is more diverse than ever before - analysis

The JFNA General Assembly has become the most important and central conference of the organized American Jewish community.

 Pastor Chris Harris (R) and Rabbi Isaiah Rothstein at the JFNA General Assembly.

US Jewish communities increase security by 42% amid rising antisemitism

Jewish Federations launched last year a $130 million LiveSecure initiative, the largest security campaign in the history of the North American Jewish community.

New York police officers stand guard at the door of the Union Temple of Brooklyn, in 2018.

1,200 leaders expected at Jewish Federations’ GA in Chicago after three year hiatus

This year’s General Assembly, the first since COVID, will focus on responses to the geopolitical challenges and global events impacting the Jewish community.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly

Florida federations preparing to send aid to communities hit by 'Ian'

The Jewish Federations of North America chair, Julie Platt, told The Jerusalem Post, "It’s clear that many communities in Ian’s path will have significant needs"

 Hurricane Ian makes its way to Florida's west coast after passing Cuba in a composite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-East weather satellite September 27, 2022.

JFNA works to ensure the safety of Jews, in North America and Ukraine

No. 26 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: Jewish Federations of North America's (JFNA) Eric Fingerhut and Julie Platt.

 JFNA's Eric Fingerhut and Julie Platt.

New Mexico’s Jewish federation is on brink of collapse with no staff or funding for programs

The dysfunction is the result of mounting acrimony at a 74-year-old institution responsible for serving the state’s estimated 24,000 Jews, including board resignations and lawsuits

Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico