Jewish Federations

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

A new JFNA survey found that 72% of American Jews and 75% of Israeli Jews feel a sense of commonality, challenging perceptions of a growing divide between the communities.

American Jews [Illustrative]
Letters Light and Love event organized by Jewish Federation Los Angeles.

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

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

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

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


Jerusalem Post 50 Most Influential Jews: Number 35 - Jerry Silverman

Silverman believes the Jewish federations have a timeless mission to care for people in need.

Jerry Silverman

If not now, when?

The Jerusalem Post

Jewish opinion in America II

Part of the organized community’s core mission is to help ensure the well-being of Israel, which cannot be defined by the vagaries of American Jewish opinion.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference in Washington

My word: Redrawing the line of the conflict

Wednesday, January 7, will forever be remembered as a black day in France.

Tribute to the victims of a the Paris magazine shooting

Don’t blame the USY’ers – blame the adults

I’m proud of the times when USY’ers have led the way in publicly modeling Jewish observance – despite frequent poor choices by adult Conservative Jews.

Dating in the 21st century

Zionist continuity

Only in Israel can Jews – religious or not – live their lives normally like other nations.

A Shabbat talk in a Tel Aviv Synagogue

Netanyahu's speech at the Jewish Federations General Assembly in Jerusalem, Nov. 10. 2013

The prime minister made the opening speech at the conference, held every fifth year in Israel.

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Rabbi Sacks in Israel to promote idea of compatibility of science and religion

Former chief rabbi of UK to speak at the General Assembly of Jewish Federations of North America.

Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Inside the GA

Meet some of the leading lights of the American Jewish community, currently in Jerusalem for the general assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America.

Michael Gelman 370

Analysis: Jewish groups to focus on US economy

Post-election, Jewish organizations address financial concerns, domestic policies for 2013.

US President Barack Obama at AIPAC 311 (R)