Jewish Federations

US Jews cannot blame Israel, Israeli government for increasing antisemitism, JFNA CEO says

American Jews are engaging in self blame. They are afraid, forced to live their Jewish lives within confined spaces, and some accuse Israel of causing the surge in antisemitism.

Celebrants march in the Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue on May 18, 2025 in New York City.
Black and white photographs of the Adam and Eve Diptych painted by Lucas Cranach the Elder.

LA Jewish Federation sues museum to recover Nazi-looted paintings held by Hermann Göring

Thousands of Jewish and Israeli Americans participate in the annual Israel Day Parade, the world’s largest pro-Israel parade, on May 31, in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who did not attend the march, is the first New York mayor not to do so.

The US-Israel relationship must be more than an argument - opinion

The Western Galilee.

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


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DC Federation raises $375,000 to help resettle Afghan refugees

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington raised over $375 thousand after the critical influx of new refugees fleeing the Taliban.

 Afghan refugees walk to a bus taking them to a processing center upon arrival at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, US.

Jewish Federations of North America cancels in-person event citing COVID

Events last year were held online only, but Jewish Federations until the recent spike in COVID cases had hoped to reemerge into in-person events. Instead, the events Oct. 4-5 will take place online.

President Reuven Rivlin speaks at the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America in Los Angeles on Monday.

What can US Jews expect from President Joe Biden's first 100 days?

Increasing security grants for nonprofits take center stage at JFNA virtual event.

JOE BIDEN reacts while delivering remarks last week at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Delaware during a televised speech on the current economic and health crises.

Jewish Federations of North America to meet with Congress

Former board chair and newly elected Congresswoman Kathy Manning as well as Israel's new Ambassador to the United States Gilad Erdan will also be present for the meeting.

The US Capitol Building can be seen from behind fencing with barbed wire in Washington, US, January 28, 2021

After Capitol riot, Federation chief to avoid repeat of grants to far-right

The San Francisco Jewish Community Federation said that it would monitor its donor-advised funds after the Intercept report.

What exactly of what happened in Washington could be transposed to the current Israeli reality? Pictured: Supporters of US President Donald Trump during a ‘Stop the Steal’ protest outside of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, last week.

Emergency aid effort underway for frontline Jewish agencies for newly poor

Jewish federations throughout North America – there are 146 – are reporting similar challenges in their communities.

Volunteers gather at a food distribution center in New York run by the Met Council on Jewish Poverty.

Kathy Manning, former Jewish Federations head, wins NC congressional race

Manning, 63, was the first woman to chair the Jewish Federations of North America from 2009-2012.

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Jewish Federations: US university admins ‘ignored’ antisemitism on campus

Several universities have allowed antisemitism to continue, taking no action against it.

In October 2016, an individual held a sign and walked around the campus gates that said, “Google it!!! Jews financed black slavery.”

Yankelevitch to 'Post': Gov't ready to formally listen to World Jewry

Cementing Jewish leadership’s position within Israel sends a clear message of the value that the government of Israel places on the relationship between the State of Israel and the Jewish people.

Omer Yankelevich