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JFNA chief Eric Fingerhut outlines security demands ahead of State of Jewish Union

“We are united in our commitment to America and to Jewish life," said the president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, Eric Fingerhut.

The president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, Eric Fingerhut, gives the organization's first “State of the Jewish Union” address on Feb. 19, 2026.
 A PRO-PALESTINIAN Jewish protester participates in a demonstration calling for the release of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City.

Jewish researchers say to try talking to anti-Zionist Jews

THE ANNUAL Celebrate Israel parade takes place along Fifth Avenue in New York City, in 2017.

US Jews need an Identity Zionist intervention - opinion

"Zionism is a family of arguments: political Zionism, cultural Zionism, religious Zionism, socialist Zionism, revisionist Zionism, and more." Above, delegates at the First Zionist Congress, held in Basel, Switzerland in 1897.

Zionism evolutions: American Jews struggle to define support for Israel in today’s terms - opinion


25 ViZionaries: Melissa Lantsman - No. 11

Uses her platform to defend Israel's right to security and self-defense.

 Melissa Lanstman

25 ViZionaries: Dr. Naya Lekht - No. 10

Dedicated to fostering Jewish pride through education, and Education Director for White Rose Magazine.

 Naya Lekht

25 ViZionaries: Civia Caroline - No. 9

Dynamic and passionate Zionist, supporting the communities in the Negev and Galilee.

 Civia Caroline

25 ViZionaries: Arsen Ostrovsky - No. 8

Israel activist whose posts reach millions around the globe each month.

 Arsen Ostrovsky

25 ViZionaries: The hostages - No. 25

Dedicated to the living and those who have perished.

Hostages square Tel Aviv

25 ViZionaries: Chad Holtzman - No. 7

Has inspired young American professionals to stand up for Israel.

 Chad Holzman

25 ViZionaries: Ashira Solomon - No. 6

Public policy expert, international speaker, and advocate for Israel and Zionism.

 Ashira Solomon

25 ViZionaries: Naftali Aklum - No. 5

Has shown the world Israel's diversity, and has dedicated himself to furthering the work of JNF-USA.

 Naftali Aklum

25 ViZionaries: Hen Mazzig - No. 4

Inspires thousands to stand up for Israel with his social media and speaking skills.

 Hen Mazzig

25 ViZionaries: Ishay Ribo - No. 3

Outspoken advocate for Israel who has highlighted the plight of the hostages through his performances.

 Yishay Ribo