Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)

‘Surge’ endures as 38% of American Jews remain engaged in Jewish life after October 7, survey finds

The Jewish Federations of North America found that after declining last year, 38% of Jewish Americans reported increased engagement, a trend it calls the "surge."

 JERUSALEM SCHOOLCHILDREN hold Israeli and American flags during a rehearsal for former US President Barack Obama’s visit to Israel in 2013.
The three men bending Israel-Diaspora ties toward Jewish survival.

No. 36: Eric Fingerhut, Gary Torgow, and Jeremy Leibler: Bending Israel-Diaspora ties

Beth El Temple in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg Jewish federation collapse leaves community rebuilding from the ground up

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


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.

JFNA's Julie Platt to serve as Penn interim chair amid antisemitism probe

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill and previous chair Scott Bok resigned after facing criticism over their handling of antisemitism issues.

 JULIE PLATT, chair of the Jewish Federations of North America.

The Jewish Federations of North America Support Rambam in IDF Training

 Triage teams engaged in emergency simulations with IDF soldiers

'Thank you for fighting for Israel' - Jerusalem Post celebrates rally in DC

The Jerusalem Post salutes its strategic partner, the Jewish Federations of North America, for mobilizing some 290,000 American Jews and Israel allies.

Jerusalem Post thank you ad for FNA.

American Jews and allies: Go to DC and march for Israel - editorial

There has never been a time in recent memory in which American support for Israel has been more critical.

  Kay and Hannah Dubrow attend a "Stand with Israel" rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington, U.S., October 13, 2023.

Jewish Federations' emergency fund tops $600 million for Israeli aid

The Federation has also backed the Fund for Victims of Terror and supported various groups, from the elderly to minority communities, affected by the war.

 Jewish Federation leaders visit Ronen Gabay, a wounded October 7th hero and recipient of Jewish Agency Funds for Victims of Terror support.

JFNA Fingerhut's crusade approaches $550 Million amidst shadows of Israel–Hamas War

 JFNA's CEO Eric Fingerhut during a mission to Israel earlier this week.

WATCH NOW: Israel at War - JPPI’s Daily Inside Analysis

EPISODE #49: The the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) provides a daily balanced, in-depth, and inside analysis, sponsored by JFNA and the Jewish Agency.

 Left wing activists protest against the war, calling for ceasefire at the war in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, on February 3, 2024.

Jewish Federations raise $388 million in aid for Israel

This announcement came after a significant gathering of philanthropists and community leaders in Washington, DC.

President Isaac Herzog speaks at the JFNA General Assembly, 2022.