Jewish Federations

Editor’s Notes: At the GA, American Jews worry about the future of the Democratic Party

Worry about the Democratic Party dominated the Jewish Federations GA in Washington, but pro-Israel Democrats like Wesley Bell keep winning inside the party.

ANTONY BLINKEN (left) and Mike Pompeo speak at the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly in Washington this week.
Heriberto de Miranda Jordão Filho

Brazilian lawyer convicted of racism after calling for Jews to be removed from leadership

American Jews [Illustrative]

American, Israeli Jews report stronger bonds despite challenges of recent years, survey finds

Letters Light and Love event organized by Jewish Federation Los Angeles.

Hollywood stars read letters linking Jews to Israel at Los Angeles unity fundraiser


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.

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

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

Black and white photographs of the Adam and Eve Diptych painted by Lucas Cranach the Elder.

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

I am not running away from Israel or from the complexity of life. I am moving toward a responsibility: helping ensure that Israel remains a meaningful part of Jewish life in one American community.

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.

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

Jewish Federations said the government initiative expands a regional education model developed with Homeward/Habaita following the mass evacuations after October 7.

The Western Galilee.

University of Haifa unveils program to help Druze after IDF service

President of the University of Haifa Gur Alroey praised the program, dubbing it an “expression of deep gratitude” towards Israel’s Druze population, of whom many serve in the IDF.

 Druze have been serving in the IDF since the state was born.

Activating Jewish service through partnerships, collaboration - opinion

Engaging in shared service is one way to see each other’s humanity and counter the isolation and misinformation that fuel anti-Jewish hatred.

STUDENTS PARTICIPATING in the National Days of Jewish Service campus cleanup.

School board votes to fire Pennsylvania principal over antisemitic voice message

The school district voted unanimously to fire Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Phillip Leddy during a Tuesday special board meeting, replacing him with Susan Kanopka as interim principal.

Wissahickon Superintendent of Schools Mwenyewe Dawan, second from left, and School Board President Amy Ginsburg, third from left, speak at a press conference on Dec. 19, 2025.

After $908m. in wartime aid, Jewish Federations of North America pivot to ‘Rebuild Israel’

According to JFNA’s figures, the Israel Emergency Campaign raised $908 million and provided support through more than 4,200 grants to 877 NGO partners

A drone picture of family and supporters gathering as former Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot returns home after leaving the hospital, following his release from captivity in Gaza, in Mevaseret Zion, Israel, October 19, 2025

Partnering for progress: Amitim founder on helping Israelis get out of the rut - opinion

The nonprofit and volunteer sector here is much more efficient than our political leaders. Together with a strong partnership with the Diaspora, we will be okay.

BUTTERFLY EFFECT: Even a tiny change sets up unpredictable outcomes.

New York becomes latest experiment in subsidies for Jewish day school tuition

The UJA Federation of New York has started a three-year $15 million pilot fund to help cover Jewish day school tuition in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island.

A classroom at the Darchei Torah Boys School in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York on May 16, 2018