UJA-Federation of New York
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Jewish students are facing rising antisemitism right in their own schools.
This #GivingTuesday, help us fight back - and make sure no student navigates the halls alone.
This #GivingTuesday, help us fight back - and make sure no student navigates the halls alone.
December 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Jewish students are facing rising antisemitism right in their own schools.
This #GivingTuesday, help us fight back - and make sure no student navigates the halls alone.
This #GivingTuesday, help us fight back - and make sure no student navigates the halls alone.
Access to Jewish education matters.
Applications are now open for our Day School Tuition Fund, a three-year, $15 million pilot initiative to help make the choice of Jewish education — a vital part of children’s connection to Jewish life — possible for more people.
Applications are now open for our Day School Tuition Fund, a three-year, $15 million pilot initiative to help make the choice of Jewish education — a vital part of children’s connection to Jewish life — possible for more people.
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Access to Jewish education matters.
Applications are now open for our Day School Tuition Fund, a three-year, $15 million pilot initiative to help make the choice of Jewish education — a vital part of children’s connection to Jewish life — possible for more people.
Applications are now open for our Day School Tuition Fund, a three-year, $15 million pilot initiative to help make the choice of Jewish education — a vital part of children’s connection to Jewish life — possible for more people.
As Thanksgiving approaches, the recent government shutdown and SNAP crisis mean hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people are facing a tough holiday right now.
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
As Thanksgiving approaches, the recent government shutdown and SNAP crisis mean hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people are facing a tough holiday right now.
We are outraged by the demonstrations outside of Park East Synagogue. Calling for an intifada outside of a synagogue is antisemitic — and unacceptable.
November 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
We are outraged by the demonstrations outside of Park East Synagogue. Calling for an intifada outside of a synagogue is antisemitic — and unacceptable.
We are horrified by the blatant antisemitism on display in newly released audio from a recent event at City College, and we call on CUNY officials to ensure incidents like this cannot and will not happen again.
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 AM
We are horrified by the blatant antisemitism on display in newly released audio from a recent event at City College, and we call on CUNY officials to ensure incidents like this cannot and will not happen again.
We’re incredibly grateful to once again be included as a beneficiary of @nytimes.com Communities Fund. This year, our organization is spotlighting two amazing programs - the Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. Virtual Senior Center and workforce development at Commonpoint Central Queens.
November 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
We’re incredibly grateful to once again be included as a beneficiary of @nytimes.com Communities Fund. This year, our organization is spotlighting two amazing programs - the Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. Virtual Senior Center and workforce development at Commonpoint Central Queens.
With fall giving way to colder days, we're warming the challah as we welcome a chilly Shabbat. 🍂
We loved seeing students from our partner, Hillel at Binghamton, come together for a fun-filled day of apple picking.
Wishing you a restful and cozy #ShabbatShalom.
We loved seeing students from our partner, Hillel at Binghamton, come together for a fun-filled day of apple picking.
Wishing you a restful and cozy #ShabbatShalom.
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
With fall giving way to colder days, we're warming the challah as we welcome a chilly Shabbat. 🍂
We loved seeing students from our partner, Hillel at Binghamton, come together for a fun-filled day of apple picking.
Wishing you a restful and cozy #ShabbatShalom.
We loved seeing students from our partner, Hillel at Binghamton, come together for a fun-filled day of apple picking.
Wishing you a restful and cozy #ShabbatShalom.
November is #JewishBookMonth – and this year marks its 100th anniversary! 📚
November 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
November is #JewishBookMonth – and this year marks its 100th anniversary! 📚
Last night, our community filled the @streickercenter.bsky.social for a powerful evening on confronting antisemitism with courage and action.
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Last night, our community filled the @streickercenter.bsky.social for a powerful evening on confronting antisemitism with courage and action.
Rent or groceries? Diapers or milk? Even when the government reopens, families in need will face tough questions and painful shortages and delays in receiving their SNAP benefits.
November 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Rent or groceries? Diapers or milk? Even when the government reopens, families in need will face tough questions and painful shortages and delays in receiving their SNAP benefits.
To honor #VeteransDay, our staff members shared photos of loved ones who have proudly served our country. We're grateful to these veterans — and to all who have served — for their courage and sacrifice.
November 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
To honor #VeteransDay, our staff members shared photos of loved ones who have proudly served our country. We're grateful to these veterans — and to all who have served — for their courage and sacrifice.
Eighty-seven years ago, #Kristallnacht marked the start of one of history’s darkest chapters. Today, as antisemitism becomes increasingly normalized, remembrance alone isn’t enough. We must speak out, stand up, and act — because #NeverAgain is now.
November 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Eighty-seven years ago, #Kristallnacht marked the start of one of history’s darkest chapters. Today, as antisemitism becomes increasingly normalized, remembrance alone isn’t enough. We must speak out, stand up, and act — because #NeverAgain is now.
As New York enters a new political chapter, Jewish civic engagement at the most local levels has never been more critical. Read more here: www.ujafedny.org/news/were-not-
November 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
As New York enters a new political chapter, Jewish civic engagement at the most local levels has never been more critical. Read more here: www.ujafedny.org/news/were-not-
“I think there’s a reason God chose me to have this horrible experience – I have the opportunity to share my story with the world. I need to do it so people won’t forget. Everyone should know everything about what we went through.” – Emily Damari, former hostage.
November 7, 2025 at 12:39 AM
“I think there’s a reason God chose me to have this horrible experience – I have the opportunity to share my story with the world. I need to do it so people won’t forget. Everyone should know everything about what we went through.” – Emily Damari, former hostage.
We’re outraged by the antisemitic vandalism targeting Magen David Yeshiva in Brooklyn, where swastikas were spray-painted on the building overnight.
November 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We’re outraged by the antisemitic vandalism targeting Magen David Yeshiva in Brooklyn, where swastikas were spray-painted on the building overnight.
It’s #ElectionDay! Today’s the final day to vote in the General Election – and every single vote up and down the ballot matters. 🗳️
It’s more important than ever for the Jewish community to show up, speak up, and make our voices heard.
Learn more at vote.nyc or elections.ny.gov
It’s more important than ever for the Jewish community to show up, speak up, and make our voices heard.
Learn more at vote.nyc or elections.ny.gov
November 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
It’s #ElectionDay! Today’s the final day to vote in the General Election – and every single vote up and down the ballot matters. 🗳️
It’s more important than ever for the Jewish community to show up, speak up, and make our voices heard.
Learn more at vote.nyc or elections.ny.gov
It’s more important than ever for the Jewish community to show up, speak up, and make our voices heard.
Learn more at vote.nyc or elections.ny.gov
Go Shalva, go! 🏃💙
Yesterday, more than 200 runners from Israel and New York took on the #TCSNYCMarathon in support of our grantee, Shalva National Center – an organization providing life-changing services to people with disabilities in Israel.
Yesterday, more than 200 runners from Israel and New York took on the #TCSNYCMarathon in support of our grantee, Shalva National Center – an organization providing life-changing services to people with disabilities in Israel.
November 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Go Shalva, go! 🏃💙
Yesterday, more than 200 runners from Israel and New York took on the #TCSNYCMarathon in support of our grantee, Shalva National Center – an organization providing life-changing services to people with disabilities in Israel.
Yesterday, more than 200 runners from Israel and New York took on the #TCSNYCMarathon in support of our grantee, Shalva National Center – an organization providing life-changing services to people with disabilities in Israel.
Tonight, we grieve the life of Omer Neutra, z"l, as his body and the bodies of two other hostages finally return to Israel.
We join so many New Yorkers, and so many around the world, in praying that Omer’s family, friends, and community can finally find some peace.
We join so many New Yorkers, and so many around the world, in praying that Omer’s family, friends, and community can finally find some peace.
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Tonight, we grieve the life of Omer Neutra, z"l, as his body and the bodies of two other hostages finally return to Israel.
We join so many New Yorkers, and so many around the world, in praying that Omer’s family, friends, and community can finally find some peace.
We join so many New Yorkers, and so many around the world, in praying that Omer’s family, friends, and community can finally find some peace.
Starting November 1, SNAP recipients across New York City, including 74,000 Jewish households, will lose access to vital government food assistance due to the federal shutdown.
October 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Starting November 1, SNAP recipients across New York City, including 74,000 Jewish households, will lose access to vital government food assistance due to the federal shutdown.
We’re excited to be honored alongside six other 2025-2026 campaign beneficiary organizations at the @nytimes.com Communities Fund sneak preview event tonight!
October 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We’re excited to be honored alongside six other 2025-2026 campaign beneficiary organizations at the @nytimes.com Communities Fund sneak preview event tonight!
Today, we brought together facility managers and organizational leaders from across our community alongside Adamah for a groundbreaking conference on how Jewish institutions can adapt and thrive in a world shaped by environmental, economic, and social challenges.
October 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Today, we brought together facility managers and organizational leaders from across our community alongside Adamah for a groundbreaking conference on how Jewish institutions can adapt and thrive in a world shaped by environmental, economic, and social challenges.
It’s one week until Election Day! With early voting in full swing, Jewish communities across NYC are making their voices heard.
October 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It’s one week until Election Day! With early voting in full swing, Jewish communities across NYC are making their voices heard.
As early voting begins tomorrow, showing up at the polls and ongoing civic engagement is more important than ever.
Read more from our CEO: www.ujafedny.org/news/our-fut...
Read more from our CEO: www.ujafedny.org/news/our-fut...
October 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
As early voting begins tomorrow, showing up at the polls and ongoing civic engagement is more important than ever.
Read more from our CEO: www.ujafedny.org/news/our-fut...
Read more from our CEO: www.ujafedny.org/news/our-fut...
Hate feels louder than ever – which means that learning about antisemitism, and how to fight it, matter more than ever.
October 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Hate feels louder than ever – which means that learning about antisemitism, and how to fight it, matter more than ever.
Imagine one giant, welcoming table where everyone is invited to sit down, share a meal, and get to know the people in the community.
Yesterday, hundreds of neighbors across Washington Heights and Harlem did just that.
Yesterday, hundreds of neighbors across Washington Heights and Harlem did just that.
October 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Imagine one giant, welcoming table where everyone is invited to sit down, share a meal, and get to know the people in the community.
Yesterday, hundreds of neighbors across Washington Heights and Harlem did just that.
Yesterday, hundreds of neighbors across Washington Heights and Harlem did just that.