Jewish Federations

Building Jewish resilience: A three-year journey with Jewish Federations of North America – opinion

After three years at the helm of the Jewish Federations of North America, the writer reflects on serving Jewish communities worldwide.

JFNA Board of Trustees Chair Julie Platt recieved the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor at the beginning of January.
 Former Rep. Kathy Manning speaks during a press conference with other House Democrats on June 27, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Kathy Manning to lead Democratic Majority for Israel board of directors

 REPAIR THE WORLD volunteers in Los Angeles gather for a beach cleanup together with the Jewish Federation Los Angeles.

The power of Jewish service and community in a broken world - opinion

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he attends a "Fighting Anti-Semitism in America Event" with Dr. Miriam Adelson and Jewish leaders in Washington, US, September 19, 2024.

Jewish Federations CEO privately opposed a Jewish open letter criticizing Trump’s campus arrests


Pennsylvania Jewish groups condemn ‘genocide’ slogan on Gisele Fetterman’s charity

A sheet calling the Fettermans "genocidal" was draped over Gisele's Free Store, drawing condemnation from Pennsylvania Jewish groups.

  Senator John Fetterman and wife Gisele Barreto Fetterman meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara in Jerusalem, March 19, 2025.

Grapevine March 30, 2025: Gone, but not forgotten

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 ELI BEER (centers) at the launch of the new technologically advanced  United Hatzalah Center in Bnei Brak.

Washington, DC, Jewish federation will distribute $180,000 to laid-off federal workers

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is allocating $180,000 to assist laid-off federal workers following funding cuts under the Trump administration.

 The "National Menorah," erected by Chabad-Lubavitch in front of the White House in Washington, Dec. 2, 2021.

'Depraved monsters': World reacts to Hamas withholding Shiri Bibas, details of Ariel, Kfir's deaths

As the news of the Bibas kids being identified by forensics and Shiri Bibas not having been one of the remains sent back to Israel, many people expressed their condolences and anger online.

 People gather at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv amid the release of the four slain hostages, Shir, Ariel and Kfir Bibas in addition to Oded Lifshitz.

500 LA leaders, Michael Douglas call for action after UC Regent's home vandalized, surrounded

The Jewish Federation Los Angeles urged accountability for last Wednesday's protest demanding UC adopt anti-Israel policies at the United Talent Agency's vice chairman's home.

 Police officers stand guard, on the day a pro-Palestinian activists' set up an encampment, at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Los Angeles, California, US, May 23, 2024.

Repair the World mobilizes Jewish volunteers for Los Angeles wildfire relief

“As the devastation caused by wildfires continues to unfold...now is the time to live our Jewish values and take action to support those in need,” said the director of Repair the World in LA

 The Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center smolders after burning in the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, Jan. 8, 2025.

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. 

 PEOPLE LOOK ON as smoke rises from a fire that broke out near Kibbutz Shamir in the Upper Galilee, as a result of a rocket attack from Lebanon, last week. The writer asks: What about securing the ability of our citizens to return to their homes in the North?

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.

 Participants in last year's Standing Together event

Supporting Israeli small businesses: Loan fund fuels survival amid economic strain - opinion

Why Jewish Federation loans are instrumental in Israel's resilience

Rachel’s upper Galilee café remains open with the help of a Jewish Federations-supported loan.

Jewish Federations allocates $43 million in emergency aid for northern residents

In addition to providing financial support for medical and mental health, there were instances where grants were given to vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.

  Damage in Israel's North following multiple Hezbollah rocket barrages on September 22, 2024

The unyielding anchor of the Jewish people in the face of persecution - opinion

Our history is our anchor in the face of threats from Iran and its proxies.

 Sarah Mali.