The Tzadikevich children are trying to cope with a new reality after their father was murdered on October 7. In addition to therapy and retreats for young adults funded by UJA, they’re commemorating their dad's memory with his tattoo. Read their story: ujafedny.org/news/grown-chi…

With antisemitism rising, Jewish summer camps have never mattered more. They are a safe space where Jewish youth can be themselves and discover their heritage.⁣ ⁣ By partnering with 25 camps, we’re not just making memories, but standing against hate and unleashing Jewish pride.

We’re enjoying the last bits of summer while preparing for a peaceful Shabbat. #ShabbatShalom and have a great weekend!⁣ ☀️

"We have to tell this story. The survivors are very few." The Tel Aviv Sexual Assault Crisis Center's mission is to care for and validate Israeli assault victims — and tell their stories. It's a responsibility we share. Read more: ujafedny.org/news/va-rape-c… #BelieveIsraeliWomen

We're immensely relieved and grateful that Qaid Farhan al-Qadi was successfully rescued after 325 days of captivity. We pray the remaining 108 hostages still held captive by Hamas will soon join him and return to their families. #BringThemHomeNow

Young Jewish voices need to be heard. The New York Jewish Week is accepting applications for their Teen Journalism Fellowship for NYC metro area Jewish high schoolers. Applications close September 10. Know a teen eager to share their voice? Learn more and apply: jta.org/nyjw-teen-jour…

As the new school year begins, both students and faculty deserve to feel safe. We’re continuing to protect Jewish students on campus through our support of Hillels across 20+ campuses throughout New York. Learn more about our work:  ujafedny.org/campus-in-cris…

I was happy to participate in an important conversation with the Governor of the Bank of Israel, together with Mark Wilf, Chairman of Jewish Agency Board of Governors, and in partnership with the UJA Federation of New York. The meeting took place at the Jefferies Group offices, a

Thank you, Tom DiNapoli, for shining a light on the surge of antisemitic hate crimes in New York. Read the report: osc.ny.gov/press/releases…

#ShabbatShalom and #HappyLaborDay! Wishing you a peaceful Shabbat and a relaxing long weekend!

May Hersh's memory forever be a blessing. Bring Hersh Home

Hersh. Ori. Eden. Almog. Alexander. Carmel. Each an entire world. Our hearts are broken. May their memories forever be a blessing.

Join the New York Hostage and Missing Families forum tonight at 8 PM in Columbus Circle.

Read our CEO's message on the devastating news about Ori, Carmel, Hersh, Alexander, Almog, and Eden: ujafedny.org/news/heart #BringThemHomeNow

Today, Hersh Goldberg-Polin is laid to rest in Jerusalem. Our hearts are shattered, but we hold close the reflections of Rabbi Menachem Creditor (he/him), our scholar-in-residence. Read more in JTA | Jewish news: jta.org/2024/09/01/ide…

To the hostages still held captive in Gaza, to the grieving families, to our community: You are not alone.

We won't stop working to bring the remaining hostages home. ⁣ ⁣ Case managers at Bring Them Home Now help us provide financial assistance to hostage family members who have fought for the release of their loved ones.⁣ ⁣ Read more: ujafedny.org/news/meet-ziv-…

With raw emotion, a member of our staff beautifully articulated what so many of us feel about the six hostages killed in captivity. Read the full remarks by Lena Katsnelson, campaign director: ujafedny.org/news/this-week…

This school year, students are returning to a charged campus. As our CEO reflects, combating hate and harassment, supporting students, and creating lasting change is not the work of a day, week, or semester. Read more about our efforts here: ujafedny.org/news/back-to-a…