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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
Eric Fingerhut (Photo courtesy of JFNA)
September 2, 2025, 11:34 am
JFNA’s Eric Fingerhut shares plans for Jewish communal actions in a post-Oct. 7 world
Federation leader stresses urgent need for unity across Jewish communities in response to growing global and local challenges.
By Toby Tabachnick
A sparse crowd listens to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speak at a pro-Israel rally at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 2024. (Ron Kampeas)
November 13, 2024, 7:33 pm
A year after mass rally for Israel, turnout at its followup is sparse
Multiple factors could have contributed to the low turnout at the event, which was billed by organizers as a chance to “stand with Israel” and “strengthen our Jewish unity.”
By Ron Kampeas
A Nov. 6 installation of candles in Tel Aviv, reading "Bring them home" in Hebrew, calls attention to an estimated 240 hostages being held by Hamas. (Photo by Rabbi Seth Adelson)
November 16, 2023, 4:34 pm
Three visits to Israel offer observations and instructions
Meeting hostages' families, witnessing terror sites and seeing volunteer efforts inform recent missions to Israel
By Adam Reinherz
Thousands of Israelis protest against the planned judicial overhaul, at the Azrieli junction in Tel Aviv, on April 15, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
April 18, 2023, 9:25 am
Ahead of conference, Jewish federations defend invitation to Benjamin Netanyahu — but sympathize with protesters
"[T]he opportunity to hear from Israel’s duly elected president and prime minister is a symbol of Israel's achievement as a modern democratic state."
By Ron Kampeas
IDF search and rescue teams work to find survivors after an earthquake in Turkey on Feb. 9, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
February 9, 2023, 12:19 pm
JFNA sends aid to help earthquake victims in Turkey
The Jewish Federations of North America is sending aid to its international partners already on the ground in the affected area.
By Toby Tabachnick
Julie Platt (Jewish Federations of North America)
February 16, 2022, 8:46 am
Jewish fundraising powerhouse JFNA names 2nd woman (and actor Ben Platt’s mom) as chair
Platt has chaired the LA Jewish Federation and is currently the chairwoman of JFNA's fundraising campaign and of its effort to enhance security protection at every federation.
By Ron Kampeas
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