2024

Report

To the Community

Dear Friends,

History will remember October 7, 2023, as one of the darkest days in modern Jewish memory — and the beginning of Israel’s longest war.

But here’s what will also be remembered:

The courage and resilience of the people of Israel.The awe-inspiring soldiers. The heroic volunteers. And our own New York community, which rose to meet the moment in a breathtaking display of unity and generosity.

We will remember how, just hours after the attacks, we allocated $10 million from our endowment so that we could get emergency funds into the hands of our partners quickly.

And how we became a philanthropic force, allocating more than $146 million in emergency funds as of December 31, 2024, to rebuild the south, heal a nation in trauma, and emerge as the largest philanthropic funder in the north, where Hezbollah rockets left entire communities in ruin. For more than a year, we’ve fought relentlessly for the release of the hostages, crying out to “Bring Them Home,” while providing material and emotional support to shattered families.

At home, as antisemitism has surged dramatically, we’ve mounted a multifaceted response on campuses, in K-12 public and private schools, in workplaces, and beyond. Our comprehensive approach includes addressing security threats, unraveling false narratives, ensuring legal protection, and much more.

In tandem, we’ve been witnessing a resurgence of Jewish pride — a once-in-a-generation opportunity that’s ours to shape.

Only UJA has the resources, reach, and relationships to confront antisemitism with one hand and nurture Jewish pride and engagement with the other. And only UJA can do this while also investing in innovative care for our community’s most vulnerable.

As we reflect on this tumultuous, heartbreaking year, we know the challenges are far from over, but never doubt the strength of our community — made stronger because of you.

We are more united than ever.

We are prouder than ever.

And echoing Israel’s extraordinary resilience:

We will dance again.

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

United for Israel

October 7, 2023, marked a turning point for Israel. And from the first hours of war, UJA has been there with funding, advocacy, and solidarity.

United Against Antisemitism

Antisemitism has been rising in America on the far left and far right for some time, but October 7 marked a turning point. And while there’s no single strategy to combat the world’s oldest hate, we will never be silent, complacent, or powerless.

United in Pride and Jewish Connection

Against the backdrop of heartache, something awakened for many of us on October 7. That’s why working to strengthen Hillels, community centers, Jewish day schools, Israel trips and more. Investing in more ways to be Jewish and do Jewish.

United for Our Community's Most Vulnerable

A key part of our enduring mission, we will always be there with care and compassion for those in need. The harsh reality is far too many of our neighbors — one in five Jewish households — continue to struggle to make ends meet.