The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/uja-federation/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:04:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png UJA-Federation | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/uja-federation/ 32 32 In NYC, Jews gather together — but apart — to mark one year since Oct. 7 attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-nyc-jews-gather-together-but-apart-to-mark-one-year-since-oct-7-attack/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:09:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3393023 Events feature prayers but also protests, with some focusing on the horrors of the Hamas massacre while others also highlight the plight of Palestinians

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]]> Tax records show Jeffrey Epstein gave $50,000 to UJA-Federation in 2017 https://www.timesofisrael.com/tax-records-show-jeffrey-epstein-gave-50000-to-uja-federation-in-2017/ Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:23:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2111508 Donation to umbrella Jewish philanthropy group was one of a number the billionaire sex offender made through his charity Gratitude America

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]]> Federations donate to Israel, but most of their investments go anywhere but https://www.timesofisrael.com/federations-donate-to-israel-but-most-of-their-investments-go-anywhere-but/ Wed, 05 Apr 2017 09:11:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1586772 With $90 billion at their discretion, why are the majority of Jewish funds and federations not only skipping Israel, but investing in 'enemy' countries?

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]]> At $153.4m, NY federation campaign grows for 7th straight year https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-153-4m-ny-federation-campaign-grows-for-7th-straight-year/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 02:37:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1431447 CEO says that at a challenging time, 'we’re particularly grateful to our donors for their extraordinary generosity'

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]]> Ahead of the GA, what Jewish federations actually do https://www.timesofisrael.com/ahead-of-the-ga-what-jewish-federations-actually-do/ Sat, 07 Nov 2015 03:21:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1275571 As 3,000 gather for annual assembly, here's a primer on the groups from across North America that harness the collective power of the Jewish community

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]]> NY Jewish federation raises $207.8M https://www.timesofisrael.com/ny-jewish-federation-raises-207-8m/ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 22:52:49 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1214758 Donations for philanthropy group said up 10 percent from last year

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]]> Jewish groups ramp up response to sex trafficking https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-ramp-up-response-to-sex-trafficking/ Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:02:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=633840 Community organizations join growing global movement to fight exploitation

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]]> The war over intermarriage has been lost. Now what? https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-war-over-intermarriage-has-been-lost-now-what/ Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:37:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=626884 Across the spectrum of observance, Jewish leaders are embracing rather than shunning Jews and their gentile partners

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]]> Jewish leaders discuss Mideast with UN ambassador https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-leaders-discuss-mideast-with-un-ambassador/ Thu, 16 May 2013 19:36:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=508718 Community heads broach peace process and other regional topics with Susan Rice; describe meeting as 'productive and warm'

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]]> Turf battles follow Haredi population surge in NY https://www.timesofisrael.com/turf-battles-follow-haredi-population-surge-in-ny/ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:25:34 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=377382 Community's growth into traditionally black and Hispanic neighborhoods leads to tensions over real estate

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]]> New study looks at New York Jews, by the numbers https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-study-looks-at-new-york-jews-by-the-numbers/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:38:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=352744 Recently released figures show who goes to synagogue, who visits Israel and who's having the most children

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]]> Recovery on the agenda at Jewish Federations’ annual summit https://www.timesofisrael.com/recovery-on-the-agenda-at-jewish-federations-annual-summit/ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:20:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=272516 Slammed by Hurricane Sandy and still below pre-recession levels of fundraising, US Jewish organizations are getting creative -- and making cuts -- to serve their communities

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