Community Call Day is Sunday, October 11

Whenever and wherever our Jewish family needs us, The Jewish Federation is there. But we can't do it without YOU. Please help the Jewish community thrive by making calls or taking the call to raise funds for critical needs. Make a difference for your Jewish community in the heart of New Jer…

Federations Awarded Federal Grant to Help Holocaust Survivors

We are pleased to share the great news that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) $12 million over 5 years, pending the availability of federal funds, to advance innovations in Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Supportive Servi…

While the vote on the Iran agreement is likely behind us...

The following statement was issued by the Jewish Federation of North America, September 16, 2015 

New York – While the vote on the Iran agreement is likely behind us, the long-term challenge of preventing a nuclear Iran isn’t. America and our allies need to closely monitor Iran’s com…

Special Message from Jewish Federations of North America President and CEO

What Happens Now? From the Desk of Jerry Silverman 

Dear Colleagues,
The Federation movement touches more Jewish lives than any other entity on the planet. In the breadth of that reach, there is more than one opinion, more than one methodology, more than one way of looking at any given sit…

Looking back and looking ahead at the new year

Shana Tova! As we prepare for Rosh Hashanah this Sunday evening, we look forward to new opportunities for the Jewish community to thrive together in the new year. We are grateful for the support of so many in making this community more connected and caring. And we are grateful for all we hav…