Historic Times.
Historic Impact.

2025 Annual Report

We will never grow tired of these words:
They came home.

Dear Friends,

After 738 days of war in Israel, the last living hostages were reunited with their families — and the Jewish people breathed a collective sigh of relief. And later, with the return of Ran Gvili, z”l, for dignified burial, no hostages remain in Gaza.

As we take stock of two years of national trauma, it’s clear that needs have only deepened, with 800,000 newly vulnerable in Israel. Since October 7, 2023, UJA has strategically allocated more than $320 million, as one of the first and largest philanthropic funders in Israel, and we are not stepping back.

What began on 10/7 as the deadliest attack since the Holocaust has reverberated worldwide. From the streets of New York to the beaches of Sydney, Australia, antisemitism has surged. Calls to “globalize the intifada” have become increasingly normalized, fueling violence against Jews.

UJA has met this moment with resolve — investing in the security of 3,400 Jewish institutions, building bridges to foster understanding, and demanding accountability from those sworn to lead and protect.

And still, through all these overlapping challenges…there is growing light. A renewal of Jewish pride. A desire to connect. The radiance of resilience. Which is why we’re investing in all the spaces where Jews find community and joy. We’ve also remained steadfast in the work that has always defined our mission: fighting poverty and helping New Yorkers live with dignity.

Together, we raised an incredible $316 million in fiscal year 2025. This is the broader story of our impact. Just as meaningful are the individual stories of the men, women, and families whose lives have been changed by what these funds enable.

Throughout this report, we share these stories: the heartbeat behind every number, and the clearest proof that your commitment translates into real, lasting change.

You made this possible. Your generosity is what allows us to rebuild, and, yes, to hope.

With gratitude,

Linda Mirels
President
Marc Rowan
Chair of the Board
Eric S. Goldstein
Chief Executive Officer

Standing With Israel
Through Heartache and Joy

For 738 days, Israel’s longest war consumed our hearts and minds. From the earliest hours of October 7, 2023, we mobilized, driven by the conviction that when Israel is in crisis, we all are.

See how we’re supporting Israel at every stage of recovery.

Standing Together Against Antisemitism

Today, antisemitism isn’t just spreading — it’s being normalized. It shows up in violence and vandalism, in coded and overt hate online, in anti-Israel rhetoric from the far left, and in conspiracy theories spread by the far right.

That’s why we’re fighting back on every front.

New York:
Dignity Close to Home

Across New York, people of all backgrounds turn to UJA and our partners for support through life’s hardest moments — whether facing poverty, mental illness, isolation, or the challenges of aging.

See how we’re caring for people in need with dignity at the center.

Harnessing the Moment: Strengthening Jewish Life

Generations from now, people will ask what it meant to be part of the Jewish community in 2025. And what a story we’ll tell. Synagogues filled with familiar and new faces. Jews coming together to stand with Israel and one another. New, grassroots experiences full of heart.

We see this moment for what it is: a chance to draw closer — and we’re running with it.