300,000+
students attend Jewish day schools in the U.S.
Our Work
We Build Educated & Engaged Jewish Communities
We focus on enhancing Jewish life and identity across North America by expanding engagement in key junctures of Jewish life, from childhood through adulthood.
A person who has knowledge has everything.
Babylonian Talmud, Nedarim, 41a
Our Focus
Family Engagement
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, learn, and celebrate their Jewish identity together.
Early Childhood Education & Day Schools
Jewish Federations 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.
Mixed Heritage Families
Recognizing the growing diversity of Jewish families, Jewish Federations provide vital opportunities for mixed heritage couples to engage with Jewish life. Initiatives like Togethering invite young couples (ages 25-40) to explore Jewish traditions, values, and culture, while connecting with others in their community.
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.
Midlife
Jewish Federations are pioneering and leading new innovations in the field of Jewish engagement for adults over 55 years old.
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
Recent Articles
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As the new school year begins, students in 14 more communities across North America will participate in Jewish Federations of North America’s Student to Student (STS) program. From Youngstown, Oh...
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Jewish Federations of North America, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Secure Community Network (SCN), Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Community Security Initiativ...
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