Jewish Federations

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

American Jews are engaging in self blame. They are afraid, forced to live their Jewish lives within confined spaces, and some accuse Israel of causing the surge in antisemitism.

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

Thousands of Jewish and Israeli Americans participate in the annual Israel Day Parade, the world’s largest pro-Israel parade, on May 31, in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who did not attend the march, is the first New York mayor not to do so.

The US-Israel relationship must be more than an argument - opinion

The Western Galilee.

Israel allocates NIS 26m. for education excellence centers in northern border communities


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.

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Analysis: Jewish groups to focus on US economy

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

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Middle-aged men still rule US Jewish groups

Jewish execs saw wages rise in 2010; top earner made $848,176.

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'Low turnout by Israelis at GA leaves much to be desired'

MK Wilf notes that she was one of few political officials to travel to Denver: "It shouldn't be our desired relationship with Diaspora Jewry."

Labor MK Einat Wilf