Jewish Federations

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

Jewish Federations said the government initiative expands a regional education model developed with Homeward/Habaita following the mass evacuations after October 7.

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

University of Haifa unveils program to help Druze after IDF service

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

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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.

School board votes to fire Pennsylvania principal over antisemitic voice message


Planning reopenings amid COVID-19, Jewish institutions navigate challenges

The Secure Community Network, or SCN, the organization that deals with securing Jewish institutions against outside threats, created a working group focused on reopening planning.

Food pantry volunteers work outside at the Jewish Federation of Kansas City amid the adoption of new pandemic-era health-and-safety protocols by Jewish institutions around the country.

The biggest Jewish coronavirus relief fund to soon start giving out loans

The fund will provide both interest-free emergency loans to Jewish organizations and grants that do not need to be repaid.

The main entrance of the Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center in Denver, photographed in 2018. JCCs are among the establishment institutions prioritized by a $91 million Jewish coronavirus relief fund.

Jewish NGOs face dire economic prospects during and after coronavirus

A group takes a tour of the Tenement Museum, which tells the stories of Jewish and other immigrants to New York. The museum has closed temporarily and shedded most of its staff.

Families of victims of Pittsburgh Tree of Life shooting will receive $3m.

About $5.45 million were raised from individual donors following the attack and sent directly to the Tree of Life congregation.

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Eric Fingerhut leaves top post at Hillel to head Jewish Federations of North America

Jared Isaacson, executive director of the Cleveland Hillel Foundation, confirmed Fingerhut was leaving Hillel for JFNA.

Eric Fingerhut

Union files federal labor complaint against New York Jewish federation

The union representing employees of New York’s Jewish federation has filed a federal complaint alleging that the federation is breaking the law by negotiating salaries in bad faith.

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

How Jewish Federations help communities thrive in the Negev

Right now, the Negev is 60% of the land, but only 10% of the population. Jerusalem is packed. Tel Aviv is packed. Haifa is packed. The only way to grow is in the Negev.

CREATIVE PEACE-MAKING projects like this one supported by the Jewish Federations, help children make a positive connection to their community and build resilience

Netanyahu calls for Palestinian 'state-minus'

"The only possible solution is that they will have autonomy over themselves," Netanyahu said, "but not the ability to harm us."

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

Jewish Federations GA set to debate Israel-Diaspora challenges in Tel Aviv

NGO and non-profit leaders, social activists, journalists, students, philanthropists, politicians and others to participate in the conference.

AMERICANS TAKE part in the annual Salute to Israel parade in New York City

Jewish Federation annual conference: Let’s talk, not fight

Are Jewish Federation officials interested in pushing American and Israeli Jewry further apart? Are they interested in stoking discord?

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