Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)
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
No. 36: Eric Fingerhut, Gary Torgow, and Jeremy Leibler: Bending Israel-Diaspora ties
Harrisburg Jewish federation collapse leaves community rebuilding from the ground up
Amichai Chikli, Minister of Diaspora Affairs, attempts to increase enrollment of Jewish Day Schools
At JPost Washington Conference, Rabbi Berman says initiative boosts identity, enrollment, partnership: “We cannot lose the next generation”
“We know what needs to be done”: Eric Fingerhut enters JPost DC Conference with hopefulness
JFNA leader Eric Fingerhut says moment marks “a real transition” for Jewish communities as U.S. policy, Israel’s recovery, and antisemitism converge.
WATCH NOW: Jewish Federations General Assembly kicks off
Watch Rahm Emanuel, Scott Jennings, Jessica Tarlov discuss this political moment for the Jewish people at General Assembly.
A defining gathering for a defining moment
As Jewish leaders from across North America convene in Washington in November, the General Assembly confronts the challenges and responsibilities of the Jewish people in a time of global uncertainty
Key decisions on Jewish future to be decided at Federations' General Assembly
JFNA's 2025 gathering in Washington DC next month comes at a critical time for the Jewish people
Many Jews will be proud to have been by Israel's side after Oct. 7, some will be ashamed - opinion
Diaspora Jewry, which answered the call to help Israel and its people in its time of challenge, will always be able to raise its head high in pride for their understanding.
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.
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
"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.
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.
