Jewish Federations of North America

American Jewish community security spending surpasses $1 billion, new data shows

The new study finds that the average spend across over 4,500 Jewish communal institutions amounts to roughly $225,000 per institution which represents a 33% increase compared to 2024.

New York police officers stand guard at the door of the Union Temple of Brooklyn, in 2018.
The Western Galilee.

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

Illustrative: A man looks on next to police officers working at the site where, according to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, US May 21, 2025.

Survey: Jews in smaller communities feel less heard when raising concerns about antisemitism

 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Petah Tikva, June 16, 2025

Isracard, JFNA-backed fund says it has extended NIS 135m. in credit to war-hit small businesses


Grapevine December 15, 2024: Changing of the guard

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SHRAGA BIRAN presents his book to President Isaac Herzog.

Building stronger connections with Israel through Masa - opinion

Programs in Israel have always been important, particularly long-term ones, but their importance has been magnified tenfold this past year.

 Diaspora Jews volunteer in wartime Israel on a program by Masa, January 2024.

Jewish groups welcome Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as vital for stability

Jewish leaders welcome the recently announced ceasefire deal, emphasizing the need for security and peace throughout Israel.

36th Brigade soldiers operating southern Lebanon during two month operation, published November 24, 2024

US Jews are no longer arguing about what is needed, rather how to implement it - Editor's Notes

There was a shift in her that many of us could relate to, a feeling that the events of Oct. 7 had flipped a switch within, prioritizing Jewish identity in ways that hadn’t been fully realized before.

 A PROTEST outside the Jewish Federations of North America summit that took place in 2023 in Tel Aviv.

Sheryl Sandberg: I sit on this stage as a proud Zionist and a proud Jew

Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg delivers an emotional address on her post-October 7 transformation, urging Jewish leaders to combat rising antisemitism and campus bias.

 Sheryl Sandberg.

2024 General Assembly pushes forward with key voices of Diaspora Jewry

LIVE: The 2024 General Assembly is now underway in Washington, DC, bringing together Jewish communities nationwide to confront unprecedented challenges. 

 Julie Platt, Chair of Jewish Federations of North America

Reunifying American Jews is possible - but leave politics out of it, community heads say

'After the election, we all need to find a way to move forward together'

American Jews and their supporters participate in the March for Israel in Washington, DC, earlier this month.

2024 General Assembly launches with urgency, determination

LIVE: Join us for the #GeneralAssembly's morning plenary

 The General Assembly - JFNA

Thousands unite for 'Stand Together' concert in US capital

The event will feature Grammy-nominated artist Idan Raichel and comedian Tiffany Haddish. Entrance is Free of charge!

 Stand Together Event - November 10, Washington DC

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