Jewish Federations of North America

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

Why Jewish Federation loans are instrumental in Israel's resilience

By EVAN HOCHBERG , MATTHEW SALTER
20/10/2024
 Eric Fingerhut.

No. 21: Eric Fingerhut: Raising millions for towns battered by Hamas, Hezbollah

Eric Fingerhut has overseen the JFNA's donations of hundreds of millions of dollars to Israel, offering support to communities in critical need of support amid war with Hamas and attacks by Hezbollah

Despite deep divides over Gaza, a Jewish leader seeks allies in defense of democracy

The Israel-Hamas war has led to a surge in antisemitism, with Jews and non-Jews contemplating on what it means to be an ally.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
12/05/2024

American Jews warn Biden: Arms embargo 'emboldens' Hamas, Iran

Leading Jewish organizations in the US warn president Biden - Withholding arms to Israel is against America's interests.

Dueling lawsuits allege discrimination against Jews, Palestinians at Columbia

A lawsuit by Palestine Legal demands Columbia reverse students' suspensions, drop charges against them, expunge their records, and offer to pay for their psychotherapy.

26/04/2024

Jewish Diaspora communities increase security after Iran attacks

Iranian drone and missile attacks on Israel prompt heightened security measures in Jewish communities worldwide, with increased vigilance and preparedness urged by community leaders.

Envisioning a unified plan to tackle campus antisemitism

For far too long, the festering animosity towards Israel and, by extension, Jewish students, has gone largely unaddressed, been persistently overlooked, or simply ignored.

By BRIAN EGLASH
01/04/2024
 Illustration of  Israeli shekels, September 24, 2023

Diaspora Jews contributed over NIS 5 billion to Israel since October 7

A report issued by Israel's Diaspora Ministry found that world Jewry has ensured steadfast support for Israel, both in financial contributions and volunteers.

The man allocating $800M in post-Oct. 7 donations to Israel on where the money goes

Schoenfeld agreed to sit down on Zoom for a set of two interviews with the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, which have been edited, condensed and formatted to appear as a single conversation.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
14/03/2024

After two years of war: Jewish fundraising for Ukraine at a standstill

At the outset of the war in Ukraine, Jewish organizations raised tens of millions to aid refugees, bring them to Israel and sustain the Jews who remained in the embattled country.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
26/02/2024
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