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We Build Educated & Engaged Jewish Communities

Whether through learning, culture, community service, or celebration, we foster deeper engagement in Jewish life, nurturing a sense of belonging and meaningful connections.

Do not separate yourself from the community.

Pirkei Avot 2:5

300,000+

students attend Jewish day schools in the U.S.

86%

increase in Jewish holiday programming following 10/7

65%

increase in college students engaged in Jewish programming following 10/7

Our Focus

Young Families

In a world where Jewish families are increasingly diverse, access to strong and innovative family programming is more important than ever. Jewish Federations provide a space for families to connect, to learn, and to celebrate their Jewish identity.

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Early Childhood Education & Day Schools

We seek to expand access to quality Jewish education for families across North America. We champion pioneering initiatives like ElevatEd, a collaborative project to train early childhood educators in diverse communities, and Project Aleph Bet, which aims to revitalize Jewish education in North America by increasing enrollment in Jewish day schools.

Learn more about Project Aleph Bet

Learn more about ElevatEd

Israel Education

Jewish Federations are committed to strengthening our connections to Israel through collaborative educational initiatives, including the Israel Educational Travel Alliance (IETA), which offers participants transformative journeys into the rich history and vibrant culture of the Jewish homeland.

Learn more about Israel travel experiences

Midlife

We are creating innovative ways to engage adults navigating midlife transitions by helping them find renewed purpose and community.

Explore opportunities in your community

Learn more about Jewish midlife engagement

This is the first time I’ve been included as an educator on a peer-to-peer level and it truly means everything to me.

Participants from the Israel Educational Travel Alliance program

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Federations mobilize against growing K-12 antisemitism to protect students

Across the U.S. and Canada, Jewish students, teachers, and parents have faced a torrent of antisemitism in K-12 schools since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack against Israel. Rather than staying o...

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Jewish Federations Launch Fourth Catalyst Cohort with Repair the World

Jewish Federations of North America and Repair the World today launched the fourth cohort of The Catalyst, a professional development initiative that equips Federation professionals with the skills...

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