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Jewish Federations build and sustain flourishing Jewish communities across North America, in 70 countries around the world, and in Israel. We work to build:
- Healthy Jewish Communities
  
  Basic Needs | Young Adult Mental Health | Senior Care | Capital Financing Solutions
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  Community Safety & Security | Combating Antisemitism
- Caring Jewish Communities
  
  Holocaust Survivors | Crisis Relief | Social Services | Financial Vulnerability
- Welcoming & Inclusive Jewish Communities
  
  Religious Diversity | People with Disabilities | Mixed Heritage Families | Race & Ethnicity | LGBTQ+
- Educated & Engaged Jewish Communities
  
  Young Families | Early Childhood Education & Day Schools | Experience Israel | Midlife
- Active Jewish Communities
  
  Government Relations & Advocacy | Community Relations
- Connected Jewish Communities
  
  Our Work in Israel | Our Work Overseas | Our Work in Crisis
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We Build Healthy Jewish Communities

We create thriving communities by addressing holistic well-being, including physical and mental health, spiritual connection, social belonging, and material needs.

The body is the soul's house. Shouldn't we therefore take care of our house so that it doesn't fall into ruin?

— Philo of Alexandria

$170+ million

distributed annually to support health and well-being in our communities

40%

of Jewish teens report that they feel “persistently sad or hopeless,” and 20% say they have contemplated suicide

50,000+

Holocaust survivors served by our Center on Aging, Trauma, and Holocaust Survivor Care

Our Focus

Basic Needs

Every day, Jewish Federations work tirelessly to meet the most basic needs of our communities. Each local Federation provides vital support to those facing food insecurity, housing challenges, and medical needs.

Make an impact in your community

Young Adult Mental Health

Research shows that a strong sense of belonging can improve mental health and resilience. We are addressing rising rates of stress, anxiety, and loneliness and equipping community members to identify and respond to growing needs.

Learn more about BeWell

Learn more about teenage mental health

Senior Care

Many elderly Jews in North America face significant challenges, including chronic illness, disabilities, and poverty. We’re deeply committed to working with the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA) to provide comprehensive care for seniors, including Holocaust survivors, many of whom live in poverty.

Learn more about our work with Holocaust survivors

Advocate for the health of our communities

Capital Financing Solutions

JFed Financing Solutions provides guidance for capital campaigns from fundraising through financing. We secure competitive financing based on your credit profile; research and analyze options regarding structure, terms, and market timing; and present pros and cons for informed decisions. Our staff manages the entire process through loan closing, ensuring a smooth transition.

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Federation helped us launch our local youth mental health initiative, and enabled us to connect young people to mental health professionals.

Amy Sher, Resiliency Specialist, Jewish Federation of San Diego

Recent Articles

Newsday: For Holocaust survivors on Long Island, aging can revive trauma

For many survivors, the ordinary pressures of growing old — rising food and housing costs, declining health and the need for in-home care — can be compounded by wartime deprivation and lasting trau...

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Federations Applaud Senate Passage of Older Americans Act Reauthorization

Jewish Federations of North America applaud the U.S. Senate’s unanimous passage of the bipartisan Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization. Renewing this act is an important step in securing acces...

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