Jewish Federations of North America

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

“We know what needs to be done”: Eric Fingerhut enters JPost DC Conference with hopefulness

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.

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

Audience at the JFNA 2025

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Mark Wilf: 'We have to make sure every community is protected as best it can be'

“Certainly, we're more aware today. And I think the entire committee is certainly more conscious of all the threats and we have to be on guard,” Wilf added.

Mark Wilf

Nefesh B’Nefesh to present outstanding Anglo Olim annual prize

Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize to be awarded to inspirational English-speaking Olim who have significantly contributed to the State of Israel.

 The Sylvan Adams Bonei Zion Prize

JFNA raises $50 million for aid to Ukraine

The money will go to housing, clothing, cash assistance, medical attention, mental health services, life-saving rescue operations, security, and transportation to refugees.

 Svetlana Niselevitch receives a haggadah for Passover from a JDC staff member outside her home in Odessa, Ukraine, April 8, 2022.

Providing a security umbrella for the Jewish community

The Jewish Federations of North America mobilize to help Ukrainian Jews and strengthen personal security for US Jews.

 PROVIDING ASSISTANCE to people in need in Ukraine.

JFNA launch a first-of-its-kind central volunteer hub in support of refugees fleeing Ukraine

The effort is in partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and IsraAID.

 REFUGEES ARRIVE at the border crossing between Poland and Ukraine, after Russia launched its massive military operation against Ukraine in late February.

Jewish organizations are changing reality on the ground in Ukraine

The Israeli government responded quickly to the crisis and has partnered with major Jewish organizations.

 From L to R: Euro-Asian Jewish Congress president Dr. Michael Mirilashvili, Diaspora head Margarita Spitzko Shane, JFNA president and CEO Eric Fingerhut.

'Jerusalem Post' presents Leadership Award to JFNA

The Jewish Federations of North America have been providing aid to Jewish organizations in Europe for many years to ensure that they would be ready to act in times of crisis.

 JFNA CEO Eric Fingerhut (L) is seen being awarded the Jerusalem Post leadership award by editor-in-chief Yaakov Katz at the London Conference, on March 31, 2022.

JFNA, coalition of organizations, urging Biden to expedite Ukrainian refugee efforts

“The United States has a moral responsibility to open its doors to refugees and remove all unnecessary bureaucracy so that we can ease their pain and help them rebuild their lives.”

 Refugees at the Suceava train station prepare to board a train that will take them to their next destination inside Romania on March 15, 2022.

‘We’re in the business of saving Jewish lives’

JFNA have raised $25,000,000 – the largest sum of funds to assist the Jewish Agency and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) in their work across Europe.

 Ukrainian Jewish refugees arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport, March 6, 2022.

Jewish Federations raised some $25m. since Ukraine war began

The Jewish Federations of North America along with a coalition of partner agencies raised money toward helping Jews in Ukraine escape to Israel. A new fundraising goal will be announced soon.

 Aliyah and Integration Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata is seen greeting Ukrainian refugees arriving in Israel through Operation Israeli Guarantee, on March 6, 2022.