$2.3 billion
distributed annually to support Jewish life worldwide
We build flourishing Jewish communities that are healthy, safe, caring, welcoming and inclusive, educated and engaged, active in civil society, and connected to Israel and global Jewry.
Impact Stories
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Through their support for Save Ukraine, the largest humanitarian organization dedicated to rescuing kidnapped Ukrainian children from Russia, Jewish Federations of North America have helped rescue ...
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It all started with a pilot program to bring together members of the Hindu and Jewish communities.
The staff of the Indianapolis JCRC was inspired by the Student to Student initiative of the Jewi...
Our History
For generations, Jewish Federations have been a cornerstone of Jewish life in North America, supporting our communities and responding to those in need worldwide.
Early 20th Century
Founded schools and synagogues, and helped Jews fleeing persecution worldwide.
Early 1940s
The United Jewish Appeal (UJA) supported European and Palestinian Jews through relief efforts, immigration aid, and settlement projects that laid the groundwork for the future State of Israel.
Late 1940s to early 1950s
Aided millions of Jews by bringing them to Israel, and helped millions more refugees, both Jewish and non-Jewish, resettle around the world, including North America.
1960s
Supported Israel through the Six-Day War, helped establish Jewish day schools, and built the community relations infrastructure that still exists today.
1970s
Supported Israel’s victory in the Yom Kippur War, and championed peace efforts with neighboring Arab states.
1980s
Led Operation Moses, which freed over one million Soviet Jews, and helped 8,000 Ethiopian Jews escape famine and refugee camps, bringing them to safety in Israel.
1990s
Executed Operation Solomon, a daring airlift that saved 14,000 Ethiopian Jews and transported them to Israel in just 36 hours.
Photo Credit: Michael Zarfati / IDF Spokesperson's Unit / CC BY-SA 3.0
1999
The Council of Jewish Federations (CJF) and United Jewish Appeal (UJA) merged to form United Jewish Communities (UJC).
Photo Credit: Robert A. Cumins
2009
UJC changed its name to the Jewish Federations of North America to align more closely with the names of the majority of the Federations.
2023
Raised over $850 million to support Israel’s recovery and revitalization following the devastating terrorist attacks of October 7th.
