Jewish New York

Jewish New York is as vibrant and dynamic as the city itself. Here you’ll find Jews of every stream and denomination. Jews of every ethnic background. Jews that speak Russian, Yiddish, Hebrew, and Brooklynese. Jews taking the “F” to Park Slope and the “6” to Park Avenue South.

But a few things we have in common – we love our city, we are committed to our people, and we want to make a difference.

UJA-Federation has been part of the fabric of this city since 1917. We are the philanthropic place where Jewish New York comes together to make our impact on the issues that affect all New Yorkers and Jews everywhere.

We’re helping strengthen the agencies, institutions, and programs that are lifelines for Jewish New York and people of every background. And we’re reaching out and connecting to other ethnic communities in New York for the good of the city as a whole.

Together, in just one year, we provided in New York:

• Groceries and nutritious meals for 250,000 low-income individuals.
• Safe, affordable child care for 12,800 families.
• Drop-out prevention programs for 6,000 teens,
• Jewish cultural and educational program for 30,000 students on college campuses through 12 Hillels.
• Affordable housing for 5,000 low-income seniors.
• Camp scholarships for 6,500 Jewish youngsters.

The Future of Jewish New York

We know the composition of Jewish New York is ever-changing. That’s why we are in the middle of the Jewish Community Study of New York: 2011. This is the largest Jewish community study ever conducted outside of Israel and will help shape our future planning for Jewish New York.

Do Good Together

New York is incomparable – so is UJA-Federation. Join us and be part of a more caring, compassionate and inspired Jewish New York.