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Sep 29, 2025

Two Federations, One Voice: Standing Up for Israel in San Marcos

When a one-sided resolution threatened to make San Marcos the first Texas city to call for an arms embargo on Israel, two Federations joined forces to ensure the Jewish community’s voice was heard.

 

San Marcos, a vibrant university town between Austin and San Antonio, has no Jewish Fed…

Sep 26, 2025

Jewish Federations to New TikTok Ownership: Remove the Online Hate

The Jewish Federations of North America are pleased that the TikTok deal is moving forward, transferring control of the platform to a United States entity and thank President Trump for his persistence on this important issue. This is a critical step in protecting our communities from hate an…

Sep 22, 2025

JPost: Fingerhut 22nd Most Influential Jew

In 5785, Eric Fingerhut linked Israel’s wartime needs to North America’s philanthropy, politics, and security. Under his leadership, the Israel emergency campaign topped $850 million, funding trauma care, hospital equipment, evacuee relief, and community recovery. After Iran’s missile …

Sep 22, 2025

Jewish Federations Fund Efforts to Rebuild Orchards in Northern Israel

When terrorist groups fire missiles into Israel, one of three things happens: they strike a populated area, they get intercepted by one of Israel’s missile defense systems or they land in an open area. When it’s one of the latter two, people generally breathe a sigh of relief. But not fa…

Sep 22, 2025

Shanah Tovah: Entering the New Year with Strength and Solidarity

On this erev Rosh Hashanah, we have the opportunity to take stock of our Jewish world and to recommit ourselves to the work ahead.


We begin with our 48 beloved hostages who are still in Gaza. And then our hearts and minds go to the tens of thousands of IDF soldiers and reservists who are e…