Jewish Federations of North America

Israel to invest NIS 100 million in Jewish education across North America amid rising antisemitism

"The Plan was formulated against the backdrop of rising antisemitism in the world since the attack on October 7, 2023, and the growing challenges faced by the Jewish communities," said the PM.

Schoolchildren board busses at an elementary school in Ashburn, Virginia.
 From left: Isracard deputy CEO Eyal Ben-Haim, President Isaac Herzog, Michal Herzog and JFNA senior vice president Becky Caspi at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, October 29, 2026.

Herzog honors JFNA fund that provided $240m. in loans to Israeli businesses

Celebrants march in the Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue on May 18, 2025 in New York City.

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

New York police officers stand guard at the door of the Union Temple of Brooklyn, in 2018.

American Jewish community security spending surpasses $1 billion, new data shows


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.

Survey: Jews in smaller communities feel less heard when raising concerns about antisemitism

A Jewish Federations of North America survey found that Jews in smaller communities feel that police don't take their concerns about antisemitism seriously and often feel physically unsafe.

Illustrative: A man looks on next to police officers working at the site where, according to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, US May 21, 2025.

Isracard, JFNA-backed fund says it has extended NIS 135m. in credit to war-hit small businesses

Bizi, Isracard’s business platform, said more than NIS 90 million has already been repaid into the revolving fund and redirected to additional borrowers across Israel.

 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Petah Tikva, June 16, 2025

Jewish groups defend European media monitors banned for what State Dept. calls ‘censorship’ 

The banned activists include two who helped Jewish college students sue the social network X over the proliferation of antisemitic content on the platform.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds his end-of-year press conference at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, December 19

“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.

President-CEO Eric Fingerhut addressing attendees at the 2024 General Assembly.

Ex-Gaza hostages share stories of hope, unity at Jewish Federations General Assembly

Evyatar David: “We will recover, we will rebuild, we will come back. Am Yisrael Chai!”

Former Gaza hostages Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or, Evyatar David, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal speak at the Jewish Federations General Assembly's opening ceremony. November 16, 2025.

WATCH NOW : Don’t miss the closing session of the General Assembly

Join leaders, innovators, and policymakers as they conclude a pivotal gathering shaping Israel’s future and global Jewish advocacy.  

Audience at the JFNA 2025

WATCH NOW: General Assembly leaders discuss how to confront antisemitism

Thirty years after Rabin’s assassination, the GA hosts a critical discussion on whether lasting peace is still achievable in the current geopolitical landscape.

Freed hostages at the Opening Session of the 2025 JFNA GA, 16 November 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

Jewish Agency, JFNA launch $130m. loan fund from Bank Leumi for reservists

Jewish Agency and Jewish Federations of North America launch loan fund

Right to left: Eyal Ben-Haim, Yehuda Setton, Eric Fingerhut