Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)

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.

A view of homes destroyed and burned in the Hamas October 7, 2023 massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border, August 5, 2026
American Jews and their supporters participate in the March for Israel in Washington, DC, earlier this month.

Jewish Federations to hire 100 professionals to combat rising antisemitism across North America

 JERUSALEM SCHOOLCHILDREN hold Israeli and American flags during a rehearsal for former US President Barack Obama’s visit to Israel in 2013.

‘Surge’ endures as 38% of American Jews remain engaged in Jewish life after October 7, survey finds

The three men bending Israel-Diaspora ties toward Jewish survival.

No. 36: Eric Fingerhut, Gary Torgow, and Jeremy Leibler: Bending Israel-Diaspora ties


'This Jewish community is unified': JFNA's Eric Fingerhut on strength in unity

Fingerhut detailed $830 Million Emergency Fund, Urges Unity

 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.

 Jewish Federations have taken the lead in the North American emergency response to the October 7th crisis.

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.

 A view of the vacated encampment erected in support of Palestinians at the Parsons School of Design after clearing by the NYPD, New York City, US, May 3, 2024

House set to vote on bill that could trigger TikTok ban with support from major Jewish group

Jewish Federations of North America, representing hundreds of organized Jewish communities, said its support for the bill is rooted in concerns about antisemitism on the platform.

 TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022.

JFNA's Julie Platt to serve as Penn interim chair amid antisemitism probe

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill and previous chair Scott Bok resigned after facing criticism over their handling of antisemitism issues.

 JULIE PLATT, chair of the Jewish Federations of North America.

The Jewish Federations of North America Support Rambam in IDF Training

 Triage teams engaged in emergency simulations with IDF soldiers

'Thank you for fighting for Israel' - Jerusalem Post celebrates rally in DC

The Jerusalem Post salutes its strategic partner, the Jewish Federations of North America, for mobilizing some 290,000 American Jews and Israel allies.

Jerusalem Post thank you ad for FNA.

American Jews and allies: Go to DC and march for Israel - editorial

There has never been a time in recent memory in which American support for Israel has been more critical.

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

Jewish Federations' emergency fund tops $600 million for Israeli aid

The Federation has also backed the Fund for Victims of Terror and supported various groups, from the elderly to minority communities, affected by the war.

 Jewish Federation leaders visit Ronen Gabay, a wounded October 7th hero and recipient of Jewish Agency Funds for Victims of Terror support.

JFNA Fingerhut's crusade approaches $550 Million amidst shadows of Israel–Hamas War

 JFNA's CEO Eric Fingerhut during a mission to Israel earlier this week.