Jewish Federations

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.
Black and white photographs of the Adam and Eve Diptych painted by Lucas Cranach the Elder.

LA Jewish Federation sues museum to recover Nazi-looted paintings held by Hermann Göring

Thousands of Jewish and Israeli Americans participate in the annual Israel Day Parade, the world’s largest pro-Israel parade, on May 31, in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who did not attend the march, is the first New York mayor not to do so.

The US-Israel relationship must be more than an argument - opinion

The Western Galilee.

Israel allocates NIS 26m. for education excellence centers in northern border communities


University of Haifa unveils program to help Druze after IDF service

President of the University of Haifa Gur Alroey praised the program, dubbing it an “expression of deep gratitude” towards Israel’s Druze population, of whom many serve in the IDF.

 Druze have been serving in the IDF since the state was born.

Activating Jewish service through partnerships, collaboration - opinion

Engaging in shared service is one way to see each other’s humanity and counter the isolation and misinformation that fuel anti-Jewish hatred.

STUDENTS PARTICIPATING in the National Days of Jewish Service campus cleanup.

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.

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

According to JFNA’s figures, the Israel Emergency Campaign raised $908 million and provided support through more than 4,200 grants to 877 NGO partners

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

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

The nonprofit and volunteer sector here is much more efficient than our political leaders. Together with a strong partnership with the Diaspora, we will be okay.

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

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

The UJA Federation of New York has started a three-year $15 million pilot fund to help cover Jewish day school tuition in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island.

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

UJA-Federation pledges $1m for Gaza aid, citing ‘the Jewish imperative’ to act

UJA CEO Eric Goldstein condemned Hamas for holding hostages, obstructing aid and provoking the conflict, but said that the Jewish community is nevertheless compelled to help alleviate the suffering.

Displaced Palestinians carry food parcels as they raid trucks carrying humanitarian aid in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on August 9, 2025.

Gary Torgow elected as chair of Jewish Federations of North America

Detroit banking executive and philanthropist to lead umbrella group of 146 federations across the US and Canada.

 Gary Torgow, Detroit banking executive and philanthropist to lead umbrella group of 146 federations across US and Canada.

Building Jewish resilience: A three-year journey with Jewish Federations of North America – opinion

After three years at the helm of the Jewish Federations of North America, the writer reflects on serving Jewish communities worldwide.

JFNA Board of Trustees Chair Julie Platt recieved the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor at the beginning of January.

Kathy Manning to lead Democratic Majority for Israel board of directors

Manning served from 2021 to 2025 in the House, where she was likewise a staunch supporter of Israel.

 Former Rep. Kathy Manning speaks during a press conference with other House Democrats on June 27, 2024 in Washington, DC.