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Aug 20, 2026

Ynet: Mamdani is fueling antisemitic violence, Jewish federation chief says

Eric Fingerhut, president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, sharply criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, arguing that his statements about Israel and Zionism are contributing to a rise in violence against Jews.

 

“There is no question that his statements and beh…

Aug 19, 2026

FBI: Jews targeted in 64% of all religious hate crimes in 2025

According to the FBI’s latest data, anti-Jewish hate crimes accounted for nearly two-thirds – or 64% - of all religiously motivated hate crimes in 2025. Despite being just 2% of the U.S. population, American Jews were the most-targeted religious group and the second-most targeted for hate cr…

Aug 6, 2026

How Federations activated a robust response to earthquakes in Venezuela

On June 24, 2026, twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela. More than 1,330 aftershocks have been recorded since the disaster, and independent satellite analyses indicate that tens of thousands of buildings may have been damaged or destroyed, underscoring the immense …

Aug 6, 2026

Federations applaud introduction of bipartisan Right to Worship Act

Jewish Federations of North America are grateful to members from both sides of the aisle in the House and Senate for formally introducing the Right to Worship Act.

 
Following a period of disturbing incidents in which Americans have been prevented from praying freely, including Jewish Ameri…

Aug 5, 2026

Jewish Federations commend Senate committee for advancing KOSA

With the proliferation of hateful content on the internet, which has been exacerbated by the widespread use of AI, families across the United States are struggling to protect their children online. Since October 7, 2023, Jewish children, in particular, have been subjected to a steady wave of…