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Feb 28, 2026

Statement on joint US-Israeli actions in Iran

Jewish Federations of North America pray for the success of the joint United States and Israeli actions in Iran and the safety of the brave fighters of the United States Armed Forces and the Israel Defense Forces carrying them out.  We are closely monitoring events on the ground and communi…

Feb 25, 2026

Federations Study: 1 in 4 Jewish Adults Struggle Financially

Nearly 1 in 4 Jewish adults (23%) are financially vulnerable—meaning they rely on government benefits, struggle to pay their bills, or have less than $1,000 in savings—while an additional 12% say they are just managing to make ends meet, according to a new study by Jewish Federations of …

Feb 24, 2026

Four Years On, Federations’ Commitment to Ukraine is Unwavering

As the world marks the fourth anniversary of the full-scale war in Ukraine – and the beginning of what continues to be the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II – Jewish Federations reflect on the unbelievable reality that the Ukrainian people have suffered four years of un…

Feb 20, 2026

From coast to coast, Federations advocate for state-wide Jewish needs

As threats against Jewish communities across the United States continue to escalate to dangerous levels, Jewish Federations are ramping up grassroots advocacy at the state level to ensure their safety and security. 

 

In January 2026 alone, Federations in Florida, Missouri, and Washingt…

Feb 19, 2026

State of the Jewish Union: Fingerhut calls on Congress to act on security

In Thursday's inaugural State of the Jewish Union address, Jewish Federations of North America President and CEO Eric D. Fingerhut called on Congress to take specific actions to secure the Jewish community and shore up the social safety net, while also calling on governors to support educati…