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UJA-Federation pledges $1m for Gaza aid, citing ‘the Jewish imperative’ to act

UJA CEO Eric Goldstein condemned Hamas for holding hostages, obstructing aid and provoking the conflict, but said that the Jewish community is nevertheless compelled to help alleviate the suffering.

Displaced Palestinians carry food parcels as they raid trucks carrying humanitarian aid in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on August 9, 2025.
Community leaders from Israel's Gaza envelope area meet with the the CEO of UJA-Federation of New York, Eric Goldstein, third from left, and Itzik Shmuli, the director general of UJA’s Israel office, second from left.

How American Jews are helping Israel’s communities near Gaza rebuild and return to life

Wesley LePatner during an award ceremony from the UJA-Federation of New York.

Wesley LePatner, Blackstone exec. and Jewish community member among New York shooting victims

ERIC S. GOLDSTEIN, CEO of UJA-Federation New York, speaks at Oct. 7 commemoration at the Re’im site where the Nova music festival was held, 2024

UJA-Federation: A lifeline for Nova survivors in Israel’s darkest hour


Eric S. Goldstein to step down as CEO of UJA-Federation of New York

In a statement Tuesday announcing his departure, Goldstein reflected on a tenure marked by several communal crises, bracketed by two wars in Gaza and including the COVID pandemic. 

 Eric S. Goldstein, right, CEO of UJA-Federation of New York, is seen with Gov. Kathy Hochul  at UJA’s 2022 Annual Campaign kickoff, Oct. 28, 2021

Israel must take on greater role in ensuring Jewish continuity - opinion

We had an excellent spokesperson in Eylon Levy, an Oxford graduate, who made a positive impact on each one of his TV appearances and online presentations. He was dismissed from the position.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG addresses a gala event on August 29, 2022, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, at the original venue, the Stadtcasino Basel, in Basel, Switzerland.

UJA-Federation of New York's midtown office building evacuated

The condition of the non-load-bearing wall, which is cracked and collapsing, prompted the building's water to be shut off.

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Dozens of NYC rabbis urge UJA to support ceasefire and hostage deal

NYC rabbis are pressing the UJA-Federation of New York to support a ceasefire deal for the release of Israeli hostages in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

 Marchers call for the release of hostages in Gaza at the annual Israel parade in New York City, June 2, 2024.

Israel’s allies, Oct.7 survivors and hostage families march in largest UJA Walk ever

The event had the largest number of participants in its 55 year history. The Walk is Canada’s largest Jewish community event and the world’s largest Israel solidarity walk outside of Israel. 

 Eyal Eshel at the solidarity march in New York for the Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Uploaded on 3/6/2024

UJA-Federation's $200 million surge in emergency funds, defiant response to antisemitism

Eric Goldstein notes record-breaking donations and highlights resilience and solidarity.

  Eric Goldstein noted UJA's involvement in upholding Jewish life