J. David Heller Confirmed as National Campaign Chair of Jewish Federations

Jewish Federations of North America are pleased to announce that their Board of Trustees has unanimously confirmed J. David Heller as the incoming National Campaign Chair. Heller, a Cleveland, Ohio resident, will begin his two-year term immediately, taking over from Gary Torgow who has been …

Federations Hold Meetings with Israel Min. of Diaspora Affairs Chikli

Jewish Federations were proud to convene and host a series of productive meetings this week with Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli. Alongside SCN, CSS, CSI, ADL, and OU, we briefed the minister on how we are working to secure the North American Jewish community. In a separ…

Federations & Jewish Agency Host Knesset Delegation in U.S.

Eight members of Israel’s Knesset spent four days visiting Jewish communities in New York and New Jersey on a trip co-sponsored by Jewish Federations of North America and The Jewish Agency for Israel. The trip, which culminated this week, aimed to expose members of Israel’s Knesset to th…

Federations observe Holocaust Survivor Day alongside global organizations

This June 4th, Jewish Federations are joining communities across the globe to observe the third annual Holocaust Survivor Day, a grassroots initiative founded by the JCC Krakow to recognize the contributions that survivors have made to society and to honor their legacies. Where International…

Introducing "The Glue," a podcast about what holds communities together

Jewish Federations of North America are proud to introduce "The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut," a new podcast that explores the things that hold us together at time when so many forces are working to pull us apart.

As president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, representing o…