Jewish Federations

School board votes to fire Pennsylvania principal over antisemitic voice message

The school district voted unanimously to fire Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Phillip Leddy during a Tuesday special board meeting, replacing him with Susan Kanopka as interim principal.

Wissahickon Superintendent of Schools Mwenyewe Dawan, second from left, and School Board President Amy Ginsburg, third from left, speak at a press conference on Dec. 19, 2025.
A drone picture of family and supporters gathering as former Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot returns home after leaving the hospital, following his release from captivity in Gaza, in Mevaseret Zion, Israel, October 19, 2025

After $908m. in wartime aid, Jewish Federations of North America pivot to ‘Rebuild Israel’

BUTTERFLY EFFECT: Even a tiny change sets up unpredictable outcomes.

Partnering for progress: Amitim founder on helping Israelis get out of the rut - opinion

A classroom at the Darchei Torah Boys School in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York on May 16, 2018

New York becomes latest experiment in subsidies for Jewish day school tuition


New US Congress to be sworn in – what’s on Jewish orgs’ agenda?

For US Jewish organizations, the new Congress will mean seeking consensus between Republicans and Democrats to promote bills on issues important for the community.

The sun rises on the US Capitol dome before Joe Biden's presidential inauguration in Washington, US, January 20, 2021.

Jews of Ukraine will spread the light of Hanukkah despite the war with Russia

The war with Russia has led to the departure of 50,000 Jews from Ukraine, as well as the deaths and injuries of hundreds of Jewish community members.

 The Hanukkah kits distributed to children across Ukraine.

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

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.

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 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

Holocaust Survivor’s Assistance Program receives $10m. in funds

Approximately one-third of the Holocaust survivors in the US are estimated to be living in poverty, according to the JFNA.

 A committee meeting in July 2020.

Providing a security umbrella for the Jewish community

The Jewish Federations of North America mobilize to help Ukrainian Jews and strengthen personal security for US Jews.

 PROVIDING ASSISTANCE to people in need in Ukraine.

Harassment lawsuits shake New Mexico’s Jewish community

Allegations against the CEO of the Jewish Federation of New Mexico have set off a crisis in New Mexico's Jewish community.

Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico