Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York is at the center of our vibrant Jewish community. With your help, we support the organizations, programs and services that address the needs of our Jewish family - locally, in Israel, and around the world. Together, we do a world of good. 
Click here to see our 2012 Allocations.
 

Funds available for enriching Jewish experiences!

Deadline for applications is March 2, 2012.

Federation announces the availability of funds to enable area children and college students to participate in overnight Jewish camps, Jewish travel experiences, summer and year-long Israel experience programs and other programs that provide Jewish enrichment and inspire Jewish continuity.  Decisions are based on financial need. Click here for more information. Click here for an application.
 
Academic Scholarships available.  Click here for details.
 
Please contact Deborah Goldstein at dgoldstein@jewishfedny.org or 783-7800 ext. 230 with any questions about the Jewish enrichment or academic scholarships.

TOV (Tikkun Olam Volunteers):Jewish Women Unite for Community Service

Founded with knowledge that there is power in the work of the female collective, TOV (Tikkun Olam Volunteers) will take action to improve life in the Capital Region through hands-on involvement with several key non-profit organizations. Women’s Philanthropy and the women of NextDor: The Next Generation of Leadership have joined together to form TOV (Tikkun Olam Volunteers).

Click here for more information.



What is the Israel Experience?

The Israel Experience is a financial incentive program administered by Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York.  Its purpose is to help provide Jewish youth with financial means to visit and study in Israel. Click here to learn more...
Download the Israel Experience Application.
 



The Magic of Federation

The work that we do together with our local, national and overseas partners through the Federation system is truly profound.  Please click here to get just a small sampling of the remarkable system that we have built that touches and changes lives each and every day.

New to the Area?

Exploring the greater Capital Region of New York? Have you just relocated? 
Click here for more information
Ethiopian Families Arrive in Israel 2012. Credits: David SilvermanCopyright: Copyright: JFNA-Licensed Full Usage Rights, June 15, 2011 - June 15, 2016

U.S. Jewish leaders accompany Ethiopian emigres to Israel

JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Seventy-one Ethiopians arrived in Israel accompanied by lay leaders from the Jewish Federations of North America. After landing Thursday at Ben Gurion Airport, the new immigrants and the delegation of leaders were taken to an absorption center in Kiryat Gat. The mission traveled to Ethiopia to meet the remaining members of the community and visit the Jewish Community Center and school in Gondar before escorting the olim to Israel. In Israel, the delegation will discuss the future of Ethiopian immigrants with Jewish Agency and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee representatives.

more...