Formed from 1999 merger of United Jewish Appeal, Council of Jewish Federations, and United Israel Appeal
Represents 157 Jewish Federations and 400 Network communities, which raise and distribute more than $3 billion annually for social welfare, social services and educational needs. The Federation movement, collectively among the top 10 charities on the continent, protects and enhances the well-being of Jews worldwide through the values of tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (charity and social justice) and Torah (Jewish learning).
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Basic Info
| Types | Organization, Philanthropy, Other Not-for-Profit |
| Start date | 1999 |
| Website | https://www.jewishfederations.org/ |
| Aliases | Council of Jewish Federations in North America, JFNA, The Jewish Federations of North America, The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc, United Jewish Appeal, Inc., United Jewish Communities |