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


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

'We work every day to fight back antisemitism, BDS, and call out unfair treatment of Israel'

JFNA’S Senior VP of Public Affairs to address the Jerusalem Post conference

 Elana Broitman, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Jewish Federations of North America

JFNA mission to accompany 215 Ethiopians on aliyah flight

In addition to more than $100 million in core funding they raise every year, Jewish Federations have launched a campaign of $9m. for the continuation of immigration from Ethiopia.

In the opening flight of Operation Rock of Israel, 316 members of the Falash Mura community from Ethiopia arrived in Israel and were greeted by officials including Benjamin Netanyahu.

Think-tank: Israeli government should invest in strengthening Jewish education in the diaspora

The Jewish People Policy Institute released the findings of its 8th annual Jewish World Dialogue in a webinar.

Jewish Diaspora women arriving in Israel

JFNA helps resettle over 1,900 displaced Afghans after a year of running

The Jewish Federations of North America together with the Shapiro Foundation announced a $1 million initiative to support Jewish community organizations in resettlement efforts.

 An Afghan woman walks with her children on the anniversary of the fall of Kabul on a street in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 15, 2022.

The irony of history: Lessons learned on a Jewish Federation leadership mission to Poland

I was privileged to chair this mission with a group of senior leaders in Jewish Federations across the US and Canada and witness first-hand the impact of Jewish Federations’ annual campaign dollars.

 A JDC volunteer helps refugees at the border.

JFNA has resettled over 30,000 Ukrainian refugees, will raise $100m. - report

Funds raised by JRNA have been directed to over 50 organizations providing humanitarian aid and relief to refugees in Ukraine and neighboring countries. 

 UKRAINIAN REFUGEES cross a bridge at the buffer zone to the border with Poland, Zosin-Ustyluh crossing, western Ukraine, in March

Young Jewish leadership in divisive times - opinion

Leadership, for us, is all about bringing together people from across the Jewish community and giving them the knowledge, skills, networks and wisdom to tackle any issue.

MEMBERS OF the National Young Leadership Cabinet meet with President Isaac Herzog, in March.