Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)
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.
‘Dozens of anti-Jewish terror plots have been foiled,' JFNA chief warns after Washington murders
Large majority of American Jews maintain elevated engagement after Oct. 7
Jewish Federations CEO privately opposed a Jewish open letter criticizing Trump’s campus arrests
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'This Jewish community is unified': JFNA's Eric Fingerhut on strength in unity
Fingerhut detailed $830 Million Emergency Fund, Urges Unity
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.
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.
