Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)

Harrisburg Jewish federation collapse leaves community rebuilding from the ground up

The slow-rolling collapse in Harrisburg, which has roughly 9,000 Jews in the city area, has included the closure of programs and the displacement of Jewish institutions.

Beth El Temple in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
A view shows the stone ruins of the fortress at Masada National Park near Arad in April.

‘I’m fine with Jews, just not Zionists’: Time to rip off the anti-Zionist mask - opinion

“120 Years of Zionism,”  an exhibit at Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport, was launched in 2017 to mark the establishment of the World Zionst Congress in 1897.

Jewish Federations fires consultant over advice to avoid 'Zionism,' sparking debate over term

 Thousands of Shluchim pose for a “class picture” outside Chabad World Headquarters

Will Chabad lead American Jewry? - opinion


Youth are the key to rebuilding Israeli society - opinion

Over the past year, the power of our youth has been revealed – how resilient, capable, and determined they are in the face of any difficulty.

An Israeli flag flutters outside the embassy of Israel in Dublin, Ireland, December 16, 2024

Jewish Federations, Health Ministry open first of 16 mental health centers

The community health centers aim to provide access to services for hundreds of thousands of Israelis without the stigma associated with mental illness. 

 PEOPLE LOOK ON as smoke rises from a fire that broke out near Kibbutz Shamir in the Upper Galilee, as a result of a rocket attack from Lebanon, last week. The writer asks: What about securing the ability of our citizens to return to their homes in the North?

JFNA executive's Gaza comments spark controversy amid rising tensions over US politics

JFNA executive's Gaza remarks cause concern about nonpartisanship and spark debate within the Jewish community.

 THE WRITER and US Rep. Mike Lawler, co-sponsor of the Antisemitism Awareness Act, pose after the legislation passed in the House of Representatives.

Heroes walk among us: This year’s JFNA General Assembly - opinion

At the conference, a full array of organizations, foundations, nonprofits, Israeli partners, lifelong activists, concerned citizens, and contributors made up the attendees.

 The writer poses with Maj.-Gen. Daniel Goldfus at the JFNA General Assembly this week.

Jewish community to rally in DC for unprecedented Federations, Conference of Presidents event

As the Jewish community prepares to converge on the nation's capital, "Stand Together" is poised to be more than just a rally.

 Participants in last year's Standing Together event

Jewish federations push US leaders to transfer National Museum of American Jews

With the rise of antisemitism across the US in recent years, JFNA leaders stressed in the letter that the need for the transfer of the museum has become more urgent.

 Washington DC, USA - July 1, 2015: The Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery are both housed in the historic Old Patent Office Building.

'This Jewish community is unified': JFNA's Eric Fingerhut on strength in unity

Fingerhut detailed $830 Million Emergency Fund, Urges Unity

 Fingerhut: "enormously moved by the total emergency funding raised by the 146 Jewish Federations"

Jewish federations mobilize for Israel crisis relief, fight antisemitism

Jewish Federations lead North American response with $847 million for crisis relief, supporting victims and rebuilding communities.

 Jewish Federations have taken the lead in the North American emergency response to the October 7th crisis.

Universities cut deals with campus protesters, Jewish orgs. aren't too thrilled

Some administrations view the deals as wins if it means campus life can return to normal. The wider Jewish community views them as surrendering to terror.

 A view of the vacated encampment erected in support of Palestinians at the Parsons School of Design after clearing by the NYPD, New York City, US, May 3, 2024

House set to vote on bill that could trigger TikTok ban with support from major Jewish group

Jewish Federations of North America, representing hundreds of organized Jewish communities, said its support for the bill is rooted in concerns about antisemitism on the platform.

 TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022.