HQ Function

Serves as the main administrative and operational hub for coordinating national programs, fundraising strategies, leadership development, and strategic initiatives for the network of Jewish Federations across North America.

Notable Features:

Located in Wall Street Plaza, a modern office building in the Financial District, offering accessibility and a professional environment. Specific internal features or architectural highlights beyond standard Class A office space are not widely publicized.

Work Culture:

A mission-driven, collaborative environment focused on Jewish communal service, philanthropy, advocacy, and community building. Employees are typically passionate about Jewish values, collective responsibility, and strengthening Jewish life in North America and globally.

HQ Significance:

The New York headquarters is central to JFNA's role in unifying and supporting the North American Jewish Federation system, enabling large-scale philanthropic endeavors, crisis response, and social service efforts impacting millions.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' operations and strategic focus reflect core Jewish values such as community (kehilla), charity and social justice (tzedakah), repairing the world (tikkun olam), and collective responsibility (arevut).

Location:

While primarily focused on North America, The Jewish Federations of North America has a significant global impact through its support for Jewish communities in Israel and over 70 other countries. This is achieved by allocating funds and partnering with organizations like The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), and World ORT. Functions supported globally include humanitarian aid, social services for vulnerable populations, Jewish education, aliyah (immigration to Israel) and absorption, community development, disaster relief, and emergency support for Jewish populations worldwide, particularly in times of crisis.

Street Address:

Wall Street Plaza, 88 Pine Street, Suite 500

City:

New York

State/Province:

NY

Country:

USA