Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)
Editor’s Notes: At the GA, American Jews worry about the future of the Democratic Party
Worry about the Democratic Party dominated the Jewish Federations GA in Washington, but pro-Israel Democrats like Wesley Bell keep winning inside the party.
Israel to invest NIS 100 million in Jewish education across North America amid rising antisemitism
The billion-dollar business of being Jewish - opinion
J. David Heller, Jewish American leader, appointed as new chairman of Jewish Agency for Israel
Herzog honors JFNA fund that provided $240m. in loans to Israeli businesses
JFNA established the Israel Small Business Loan Fund in the months following October 7, 2023, as part of its Israel Emergency Campaign, which ultimately raised more than $900m.
American, Israeli Jews report stronger bonds despite challenges of recent years, survey finds
A new JFNA survey found that 72% of American Jews and 75% of Israeli Jews feel a sense of commonality, challenging perceptions of a growing divide between the communities.
Three years, hundreds of millions: JFNA report details Diaspora impact on post-Oct. 7 Israel
The funds were distributed to multiple causes, including medical and trauma relief, economic relief, community resilience, and education-related programs.
Jewish Federations to hire 100 professionals to combat rising antisemitism across North America
JFNA launched a $35 million initiative to fight antisemitism and has expanded its efforts in 120 communities across the United States.
‘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."
No. 36: Eric Fingerhut, Gary Torgow, and Jeremy Leibler: Bending Israel-Diaspora ties
The three men bending Israel-Diaspora ties toward Jewish survival.
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.
‘I’m fine with Jews, just not Zionists’: Time to rip off the anti-Zionist mask - opinion
Those who believe that they are still supporting their Jewish acquaintances while chanting slogans against Zionism are self-righteous hypocrites
Jewish Federations fires consultant over advice to avoid 'Zionism,' sparking debate over term
In an interview with JTA on Tuesday, Berger, who worked as a reporter for JTA from 2000-2006, declined to comment on either JFNA or the presentation in Minnesota.
Will Chabad lead American Jewry? - opinion
Zohran Mamdani’s election as the mayor of New York City is the final nail in the coffin containing the deceased body of Jewish power in American politics.