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Federations Partner with Israeli Health Ministry

Since October 7, Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and 142 Federations throughout North America have raised $833 million to support the ongoing humanitarian needs created in its aftermath. As trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is on the rise, with no end in sight, JFNA…

A Message from UJF CEO: We Are All In This Together

By Diane Sloyer, UJF CEO

I recently read an article titled “Do You Have Jewish Exhaustion Syndrome” in The Times of Israel. Truth be told, most days I am utterly exhausted and drink a ton of coffee. I talk to family, friends, and colleagues and try to remember back to before October 7. …

UJF Receives $100K Grant to Safeguard Children

United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien is grateful to announce that it is the recipient of a $100,000 early childhood security grant from The Tepper Foundation through Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA).

During a time when antisemitism is spreading across the n…

UJF President’s Message: A Federation Moment

By Michael Schlessinger, UJF President

It has been 10 months since October 7. Our Jewish community, locally and around the world, continues to be tested in ways old and new.

The solidarity we felt when the current crisis began has given way to unease as the war in Gaza has dragged on and …

A Message from UJF's Community Shlicha: Introducing Eden Refaelovich

Hi, I’m Eden. I’m a 27-year-old from Nesher in northern Israel, near Haifa. I have an identical twin sister and a 12-year-old brother and sister that are twins as well. I also have a dog named Kai.

As for my hobbies, I love playing volleyball and riding horses. A fun fact about me is th…