UJA-Federation of New York
@ujafedny.bsky.social
We care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future.
Learn more at ujafedny.org
Learn more at ujafedny.org
From lively celebrations to meaningful Shabbat dinners, the program creates safe, welcoming spaces where survivors can find comfort, friendship, and a true sense of belonging.
Learn more about our work caring for Holocaust survivors: www.ujafedny.org/community-in...
Learn more about our work caring for Holocaust survivors: www.ujafedny.org/community-in...
December 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
From lively celebrations to meaningful Shabbat dinners, the program creates safe, welcoming spaces where survivors can find comfort, friendship, and a true sense of belonging.
Learn more about our work caring for Holocaust survivors: www.ujafedny.org/community-in...
Learn more about our work caring for Holocaust survivors: www.ujafedny.org/community-in...
The holidays can be lonely for the elderly — that's where our community comes in.
With our support of COJECO’s Project Kavod, Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors and their families gathered for a joyful Hanukkah concert and talent show, replacing isolation with music and connection.
With our support of COJECO’s Project Kavod, Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors and their families gathered for a joyful Hanukkah concert and talent show, replacing isolation with music and connection.
December 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The holidays can be lonely for the elderly — that's where our community comes in.
With our support of COJECO’s Project Kavod, Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors and their families gathered for a joyful Hanukkah concert and talent show, replacing isolation with music and connection.
With our support of COJECO’s Project Kavod, Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors and their families gathered for a joyful Hanukkah concert and talent show, replacing isolation with music and connection.
Check out just some of these radiant menorah lightings from our partners and grantees, including
Ashreynu, Chabad of Park Slope, Chabad of Brooklyn Heights, Tzibur Harlem, Young Israel of Sunnyside, JCRC NY, Mid-Island Y JCC, and Suffolk Y JCC.
#MissionMonday
Ashreynu, Chabad of Park Slope, Chabad of Brooklyn Heights, Tzibur Harlem, Young Israel of Sunnyside, JCRC NY, Mid-Island Y JCC, and Suffolk Y JCC.
#MissionMonday
December 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Check out just some of these radiant menorah lightings from our partners and grantees, including
Ashreynu, Chabad of Park Slope, Chabad of Brooklyn Heights, Tzibur Harlem, Young Israel of Sunnyside, JCRC NY, Mid-Island Y JCC, and Suffolk Y JCC.
#MissionMonday
Ashreynu, Chabad of Park Slope, Chabad of Brooklyn Heights, Tzibur Harlem, Young Israel of Sunnyside, JCRC NY, Mid-Island Y JCC, and Suffolk Y JCC.
#MissionMonday
For eight nights, our community gathered alongside our partners at menorah lightings across NYC, Westchester, and Long Island to celebrate Hanukkah.
In moments of darkness, coming together to light the menorah reminds us of the strength and resilience that carry us forward.
In moments of darkness, coming together to light the menorah reminds us of the strength and resilience that carry us forward.
December 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
For eight nights, our community gathered alongside our partners at menorah lightings across NYC, Westchester, and Long Island to celebrate Hanukkah.
In moments of darkness, coming together to light the menorah reminds us of the strength and resilience that carry us forward.
In moments of darkness, coming together to light the menorah reminds us of the strength and resilience that carry us forward.
For Deborah, 75, Selfhelp's Virtual Senior Center has been a lifeline — turning isolation into connection, purpose, and joy.
We’re honored that UJA’s long-standing partnership with The New York Times Communities Fund helps make programs like this possible for thousands of older New Yorkers.
We’re honored that UJA’s long-standing partnership with The New York Times Communities Fund helps make programs like this possible for thousands of older New Yorkers.
December 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
For Deborah, 75, Selfhelp's Virtual Senior Center has been a lifeline — turning isolation into connection, purpose, and joy.
We’re honored that UJA’s long-standing partnership with The New York Times Communities Fund helps make programs like this possible for thousands of older New Yorkers.
We’re honored that UJA’s long-standing partnership with The New York Times Communities Fund helps make programs like this possible for thousands of older New Yorkers.
We also thank Rabbis Steinmetz, Kraus, Wilhelm, and Krasnianski for leading this evening’s candle lighting, and to
Rabbi Menachem Creditor, our scholar-in-residence, whose brother-in-law was injured in this heinous attack, for speaking this evening.
Rabbi Menachem Creditor, our scholar-in-residence, whose brother-in-law was injured in this heinous attack, for speaking this evening.
December 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
We also thank Rabbis Steinmetz, Kraus, Wilhelm, and Krasnianski for leading this evening’s candle lighting, and to
Rabbi Menachem Creditor, our scholar-in-residence, whose brother-in-law was injured in this heinous attack, for speaking this evening.
Rabbi Menachem Creditor, our scholar-in-residence, whose brother-in-law was injured in this heinous attack, for speaking this evening.
Thank you to all who braved the cold, including our partners, ADL and Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, as well as Chabad of the Upper East Side, for joining us — especially @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social, @micahlasher.bsky.social, @alexbores.nyc, and Julie Menin.
December 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Thank you to all who braved the cold, including our partners, ADL and Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, as well as Chabad of the Upper East Side, for joining us — especially @marklevinenyc.bsky.social, @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social, @micahlasher.bsky.social, @alexbores.nyc, and Julie Menin.
Tonight, we joined Jewish New Yorkers on the UES, across the city, and the whole of klal Yisrael, in lighting candles for the first night of Hanukkah — in remembrance of the victims of the horrific, antisemitic terrorist attack in Sydney, and in defiance of the hatred that will never dim our light.
December 15, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Tonight, we joined Jewish New Yorkers on the UES, across the city, and the whole of klal Yisrael, in lighting candles for the first night of Hanukkah — in remembrance of the victims of the horrific, antisemitic terrorist attack in Sydney, and in defiance of the hatred that will never dim our light.
We're horrified and heartbroken by the depraved, antisemitic terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. As we prepare to light our own candles this evening, we keep the victims and their families in our hearts.
Read more from our Community Security Initiative: nyjewi.sh/csi1121425
Read more from our Community Security Initiative: nyjewi.sh/csi1121425
December 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We're horrified and heartbroken by the depraved, antisemitic terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney. As we prepare to light our own candles this evening, we keep the victims and their families in our hearts.
Read more from our Community Security Initiative: nyjewi.sh/csi1121425
Read more from our Community Security Initiative: nyjewi.sh/csi1121425
Following October 7, many Jewish writers suddenly found themselves dropped by agents and publishers. Their careers, and voices, were at risk of being silenced.
December 9, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Following October 7, many Jewish writers suddenly found themselves dropped by agents and publishers. Their careers, and voices, were at risk of being silenced.
Hanukkah is just around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to stock up on our olive oil all the way from Israel! 🫒🇮🇱
It’s 100% extra virgin – and 100% of profits support our work in Israel, New York, and around the world.
Get yours now: ujafdny.org/oilbs
It’s 100% extra virgin – and 100% of profits support our work in Israel, New York, and around the world.
Get yours now: ujafdny.org/oilbs
December 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Hanukkah is just around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to stock up on our olive oil all the way from Israel! 🫒🇮🇱
It’s 100% extra virgin – and 100% of profits support our work in Israel, New York, and around the world.
Get yours now: ujafdny.org/oilbs
It’s 100% extra virgin – and 100% of profits support our work in Israel, New York, and around the world.
Get yours now: ujafdny.org/oilbs
Jewish students are facing rising antisemitism right in their own schools.
This #GivingTuesday, help us fight back - and make sure no student navigates the halls alone.
This #GivingTuesday, help us fight back - and make sure no student navigates the halls alone.
December 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Jewish students are facing rising antisemitism right in their own schools.
This #GivingTuesday, help us fight back - and make sure no student navigates the halls alone.
This #GivingTuesday, help us fight back - and make sure no student navigates the halls alone.
Access to Jewish education matters.
Applications are now open for our Day School Tuition Fund, a three-year, $15 million pilot initiative to help make the choice of Jewish education — a vital part of children’s connection to Jewish life — possible for more people.
Applications are now open for our Day School Tuition Fund, a three-year, $15 million pilot initiative to help make the choice of Jewish education — a vital part of children’s connection to Jewish life — possible for more people.
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Access to Jewish education matters.
Applications are now open for our Day School Tuition Fund, a three-year, $15 million pilot initiative to help make the choice of Jewish education — a vital part of children’s connection to Jewish life — possible for more people.
Applications are now open for our Day School Tuition Fund, a three-year, $15 million pilot initiative to help make the choice of Jewish education — a vital part of children’s connection to Jewish life — possible for more people.
As Thanksgiving approaches, the recent government shutdown and SNAP crisis mean hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people are facing a tough holiday right now.
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
As Thanksgiving approaches, the recent government shutdown and SNAP crisis mean hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people are facing a tough holiday right now.
We are outraged by the demonstrations outside of Park East Synagogue. Calling for an intifada outside of a synagogue is antisemitic — and unacceptable.
November 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
We are outraged by the demonstrations outside of Park East Synagogue. Calling for an intifada outside of a synagogue is antisemitic — and unacceptable.
We are horrified by the blatant antisemitism on display in newly released audio from a recent event at City College, and we call on CUNY officials to ensure incidents like this cannot and will not happen again.
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 AM
We are horrified by the blatant antisemitism on display in newly released audio from a recent event at City College, and we call on CUNY officials to ensure incidents like this cannot and will not happen again.
November 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
We’re incredibly grateful to once again be included as a beneficiary of @nytimes.com Communities Fund. This year, our organization is spotlighting two amazing programs - the Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. Virtual Senior Center and workforce development at Commonpoint Central Queens.
November 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
We’re incredibly grateful to once again be included as a beneficiary of @nytimes.com Communities Fund. This year, our organization is spotlighting two amazing programs - the Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. Virtual Senior Center and workforce development at Commonpoint Central Queens.
With fall giving way to colder days, we're warming the challah as we welcome a chilly Shabbat. 🍂
We loved seeing students from our partner, Hillel at Binghamton, come together for a fun-filled day of apple picking.
Wishing you a restful and cozy #ShabbatShalom.
We loved seeing students from our partner, Hillel at Binghamton, come together for a fun-filled day of apple picking.
Wishing you a restful and cozy #ShabbatShalom.
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
With fall giving way to colder days, we're warming the challah as we welcome a chilly Shabbat. 🍂
We loved seeing students from our partner, Hillel at Binghamton, come together for a fun-filled day of apple picking.
Wishing you a restful and cozy #ShabbatShalom.
We loved seeing students from our partner, Hillel at Binghamton, come together for a fun-filled day of apple picking.
Wishing you a restful and cozy #ShabbatShalom.
November is #JewishBookMonth – and this year marks its 100th anniversary! 📚
November 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
November is #JewishBookMonth – and this year marks its 100th anniversary! 📚
Chess legend Garry Kasparov and comedian
Elon Gold also reminded us that a strong and cohesive Jewish community is the best defense against hate.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a night that inspired pride and purpose in the shared fight against antisemitism.
Elon Gold also reminded us that a strong and cohesive Jewish community is the best defense against hate.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a night that inspired pride and purpose in the shared fight against antisemitism.
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Chess legend Garry Kasparov and comedian
Elon Gold also reminded us that a strong and cohesive Jewish community is the best defense against hate.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a night that inspired pride and purpose in the shared fight against antisemitism.
Elon Gold also reminded us that a strong and cohesive Jewish community is the best defense against hate.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a night that inspired pride and purpose in the shared fight against antisemitism.
Journalists @biannagolodryga.bsky.social and Yonit Levi joined moderator Rafaela Siewert for a thoughtful conversation about how we — as adults, parents, and community members — can respond to hate with strength and unity.
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Journalists @biannagolodryga.bsky.social and Yonit Levi joined moderator Rafaela Siewert for a thoughtful conversation about how we — as adults, parents, and community members — can respond to hate with strength and unity.
Last night, our community filled the @streickercenter.bsky.social for a powerful evening on confronting antisemitism with courage and action.
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Last night, our community filled the @streickercenter.bsky.social for a powerful evening on confronting antisemitism with courage and action.
Rent or groceries? Diapers or milk? Even when the government reopens, families in need will face tough questions and painful shortages and delays in receiving their SNAP benefits.
November 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Rent or groceries? Diapers or milk? Even when the government reopens, families in need will face tough questions and painful shortages and delays in receiving their SNAP benefits.
To honor #VeteransDay, our staff members shared photos of loved ones who have proudly served our country. We're grateful to these veterans — and to all who have served — for their courage and sacrifice.
November 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
To honor #VeteransDay, our staff members shared photos of loved ones who have proudly served our country. We're grateful to these veterans — and to all who have served — for their courage and sacrifice.