Jewish Federations of North America
The president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, Eric Fingerhut, gives the organization's first “State of the Jewish Union” address on Feb. 19, 2026. (Screenshot)
February 22, 2026, 5:36 pm
In JFNA’s first ‘State of the Jewish Union’ address, security and antisemitism loom large
“The state of the Jewish union in America is strong, but it is being tested,” said Eric Fingerhut, the president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America.
By Grace Gilson
Participants cheer and dance during the Celebrate Israel Parade up Fifth Avenue on May 18, 2025 in New York City. (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
February 5, 2026, 9:40 am
JFNA survey: Most US Jews do not identify as ‘Zionists,’ even if they support Israel
The survey also found that 7% of American Jews identify as anti-Zionist, rising to 14% among young adults.
By Andrew Lapin
Pittsburgh’s delegation to Washington, D.C., met with Congressman Chris Deluzio. Back, from left: Andy Schaer, Cheryl Americus, David Ainsman, Sue Berman Kress, Meryl Ainsman, Congressman Chris Deluzio, CRC Director Laura Cherner, Larry Rosen. Front, from left: Marjorie Manne, Sandy Rosen (Photo courtesy of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh)
July 7, 2025, 2:25 pm
Pittsburghers join national emergency mission to D.C. amid rising antisemitism
Nearly 100 Jewish communities sent delegations, representing 7.5 million Jewish Americans
By Toby Tabachnick
Eric Fingerhut speaks during The Jerusalem Post New York conference on June 03, 2024 in New York City. (Noam Galai/Getty Images)
April 22, 2025, 1:44 pm
Jewish Federations CEO privately opposed a Jewish open letter criticizing Trump’s campus actions
Eric Fingerhut opposed a letter signed by major denominations that urged due process for pro-Palestinian protesters.
By Andrew Lapin
(Photo by kseniachernaya via Pexels)
October 9, 2024, 1:17 pm
ElevatEd takes root in Pittsburgh: Investing in the next generation of Jewish educators
ElevatEd aims to recruit, train, mentor and support more than 300 new educators in 12 American communities in its first three years, officials said.
By Justin Vellucci
From left to right, Jason Citron, CEO of Discord, Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap, Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok, Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, and Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta are sworn-in as they testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on January 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. The committee heard testimony from the heads of the largest tech firms on the dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
March 11, 2024, 2:33 pm
House set to vote on bill that could trigger TikTok ban, with support from major Jewish group
Jewish Federations of North America, representing hundreds of organized Jewish communities, said its support for the bill is rooted in concerns about antisemitism on the platform.
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Over 10,000 people gathered on Nov. 6 next to Central Park in New York City for a vigil and rally organized by UJA - Federation of New York, to mark 30 days since the Oct. 7 massacre and demand the release of the 230+ hostages kidnapped by Hamas on that horrific day. (Photo by Michael Priest)
November 7, 2023, 9:26 am
National Jewish groups put out the call for mass ‘March for Israel’ in DC on Nov. 14
“[W]e believe it is vital to show up in our nation’s capital and let our elected officials know we want action." — Jeff Finkelstein, CEO of Pittsburgh's Jewish Federation
By Ron Kampeas
(Photo in public domain, courtesy of Pixabay)
November 6, 2023, 2:52 pm
Pittsburghers to head to D.C. for rally in support of Israel
The Jewish Federations of North America is organizing a mass gathering at the National Mall on Nov. 14.
Michael Milch, second from right, joins other North American Jewish leaders in Israel. Photo courtesy of Michael Milch
May 4, 2023, 10:09 am
‘Forever connected’: Pittsburghers visit Israel among celebrations and protests
Historic transition between Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha'Atzmaut adds to memorable experience for Pittsburgh travelers
By Adam Reinherz
A panel featuring Simcha Rothman, an Israeli lawmaker and architect of the divisive judicial reforms proposed by Israel's right-wing government, descended into chaos Monday morning during the conference of Jewish Federations of North America. (Ben Sales)
April 24, 2023, 3:49 pm
Mayhem at JFNA conference in Israel: Fight over judiciary and immigration
Security personnel forcibly ejected multiple protesters from the event, which took an unplanned five-minute break to calm the tensions in the room.
By Ben Sales
Rabbi Richard (Rick) Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), delivers a speech on the stage during a protest against the judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, Feb. 25 2023. (Matan Golan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
March 29, 2023, 2:09 pm
Response to Israel’s turmoil reveals a new dilemma for Jewish legacy organizations
The scramble to publish a statement reflecting consensus was a reflection of how Israel’s politics have created a rift in U.S. Jewish groups.
By Ron Kampeas
Israelis protest against the proposed changes to the legal system in Haifa, on February 20, 2023. (Shir Torem/Flash90)
February 22, 2023, 4:22 pm
Jewish federations come out against Netanyahu’s judicial reform
It is the first statement by a large American Jewish umbrella group opposing the court reform.
By Ron Kampeas
Hurricane Ian and the eye of the storm on Sept. 26. (Photo courtesy of NASA via JNS)
September 30, 2022, 11:58 am
Jewish Federations of North America announces fund for Hurricane Ian relief effort
The hurricane has forced thousands of Floridians to evacuate.
By JNS
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