Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)

Rahm Emanuel, Dan Senor, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl to headline JFNA GA

This year’s conference will focus on three themes that organizers say define the moment for global Jewry: rebuilding Israel, community security, and driving Jewish engagement.

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Rahm Emanuel (L), Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl, and Dan Senor over a backdrop of a Jewish Federations rally.
Jewish Federations of North America president and CEO Eric Fingerhut.

No. 22: Eric Fingerhut: President and CEO, Jewish Federations of North America

Measured by dollars delivered, policies advanced, and security prioritized, Eric Fingerhut shaped this year’s response for Israel and Jewish communities.

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Police officers work 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.

‘Dozens of anti-Jewish terror plots have been foiled,' JFNA chief warns after Washington murders

"After 9/11 the United States created the Department of Homeland Security for aviation threats; a comparable effort is now needed to defend houses of worship," said Eric Fingerhut.

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

Large majority of American Jews maintain elevated engagement after Oct. 7

While many expected Jewish involvement to return to pre-war levels over time, the survey demonstrates remarkable staying power.

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Jewish Federations CEO privately opposed a Jewish open letter criticizing Trump’s campus arrests

The dispute points to ongoing anxiety within the Jewish world over how, or whether, to respond to Trump’s attempted deportations of foreign student activists.

APRIL 22, 2025ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he attends a "Fighting Anti-Semitism in America Event" with Dr. Miriam Adelson and Jewish leaders in Washington, US, September 19, 2024.

AJC says it’s ‘appalled’ by Mahmoud Khalil’s views but does not praise his arrest

The Jewish Federations of North America, which condemned last year’s anti-Israel campus protests, said it does not have a statement on the arrest.

MARCH 12, 2025ByBEN SALES/JTA
Columbia's gates were closed to ID holders the week of University President Minouche Shafik's testimony in Congress.

Alliance sets goal for over 50,000 young Jews to travel to Israel

The convening, held in Jerusalem, included over 140 community leaders, CEOs, and senior figures from North America.

JANUARY 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The first Israel Educational Travel Alliance (IETA) meeting in Jerusalem, earlier this week.

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.

DECEMBER 29, 2024BySHLOMI CASTRO
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. 

NOVEMBER 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
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.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024ByDANIEL M. ROSEN
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.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

JUNE 3, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

JUNE 2, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jewish Federations have taken the lead in the North American emergency response to the October 7th crisis.