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.

November is #JewishBookMonth – and this year marks its 100th anniversary! 📚

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.

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.

Eighty-seven years ago, #Kristallnacht marked the start of one of history’s darkest chapters. Today, as antisemitism becomes increasingly normalized, remembrance alone isn’t enough. We must speak out, stand up, and act — because #NeverAgain is now.

As New York enters a new political chapter, Jewish civic engagement at the most local levels has never been more critical. Read more here: www.ujafedny.org/news/were-not-

“I think there’s a reason God chose me to have this horrible experience – I have the opportunity to share my story with the world. I need to do it so people won’t forget. Everyone should know everything about what we went through.” – Emily Damari, former hostage.

We’re outraged by the antisemitic vandalism targeting Magen David Yeshiva in Brooklyn, where swastikas were spray-painted on the building overnight.

It’s #ElectionDay! Today’s the final day to vote in the General Election – and every single vote up and down the ballot matters. 🗳️ It’s more important than ever for the Jewish community to show up, speak up, and make our voices heard. Learn more at vote.nyc or elections.ny.gov

Go Shalva, go! 🏃💙 Yesterday, more than 200 runners from Israel and New York took on the #TCSNYCMarathon in support of our grantee, Shalva National Center – an organization providing life-changing services to people with disabilities in Israel.

Tonight, we grieve the life of Omer Neutra, z"l, as his body and the bodies of two other hostages finally return to Israel. We join so many New Yorkers, and so many around the world, in praying that Omer’s family, friends, and community can finally find some peace.

Starting November 1, SNAP recipients across New York City, including 74,000 Jewish households, will lose access to vital government food assistance due to the federal shutdown.

We’re excited to be honored alongside six other 2025-2026 campaign beneficiary organizations at the @nytimes.com Communities Fund sneak preview event tonight!

Today, we brought together facility managers and organizational leaders from across our community alongside Adamah for a groundbreaking conference on how Jewish institutions can adapt and thrive in a world shaped by environmental, economic, and social challenges.

It’s one week until Election Day! With early voting in full swing, Jewish communities across NYC are making their voices heard.

As early voting begins tomorrow, showing up at the polls and ongoing civic engagement is more important than ever. Read more from our CEO: www.ujafedny.org/news/our-fut...

Hate feels louder than ever – which means that learning about antisemitism, and how to fight it, matter more than ever.

Imagine one giant, welcoming table where everyone is invited to sit down, share a meal, and get to know the people in the community. Yesterday, hundreds of neighbors across Washington Heights and Harlem did just that.

This Shabbat, our hearts are with all the hostages — the ones who have returned home, and the ones who haven't. As we light candles this evening, we pray that every single hostage returns home to rest. #ShabbatShalom

Today, our team learned about our work with the Rimon Farms Association – an organization that establishes farms in the Negev to support those battling PTSD after October 7.

For two years, we've prayed for the hostages to return home. This afternoon at 4 pm, our community is coming together to welcome the hostages home with a virtual homecoming event with the Hostage and Missing Families Forum and JCRC–NY. WATCH LIVE: www.ujafedny.org/israel-brief...

We’ve waited two long years to say these words: Welcome home, Matan, Gali, Ziv, Elkana, Rom, Ariel, David, Avinatan, Alon, Evyatar, Guy, Omri, Segev, Nimrod, Eitan, Bar, Eitan, Maxim, Yosef-Chaim, and Matan. #AmYisraelChai

After two long and painful years, our CEO, Eric S. Goldstein, reflects on the expectation that the hostages will at long last return home on the eve of Simchat Torah in Israel. Read more: www.ujafedny.org/news/coming-...

We welcome the extraordinary news of the hostage release and ceasefire agreement, bringing an end to a two-year-long nightmare for the families of the remaining 48 hostages and the people of Israel. #AmYisraelChai

As we approach Sukkot – and the second anniversary of October 7 – we face yet another holiday without the hostages who are still held captive in Gaza.

As we prepare to mark two years since October 7, we invite you to join us virtually at our community commemoration with JCRC-NY and the Hostage and Missing Families Forum. Watch the livestream starting at 5:00 pm: vimeo.com/event/541562...

Yesterday, Yom Kippur ended in horror as we learned the news of the Manchester attack. In a few days, we'll mark two years since October 7. Our CEO reflects how, even now, our hope for better days remains undiminished. Read more: www.ujafedny.org/news/we-have...

Our hearts break as Yom Kippur ends and we learn of the heinous attack on the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester.

We hope you and yours have an easy fast and a meaningful #YomKippur. May we all be sealed in the Book of Life for a healthy and peaceful new year.

Camp season may be over – but its impact on campers and families lasts year-round. After six-year-old Benjy lost his mother, his family – Israeli immigrants – turned to our partner, the JCH of Bensonhurst (one of the 23 JCCs UJA supports), which runs a camp on UJA's Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds.

At UJA, we’ve spent decades advancing both the excellence and affordability of Jewish education. Now, post-October 7, the demand for Jewish learning, connection, and engagement has surged — and we’re ready to meet the moment.

We’re grateful to Mayor Adams for his leadership and support. This is the kind of leadership we need from our elected officials and all those seeking elected office. Read our full statement here.

The first #ShabbatShalom of 5786 is here! 🍎🍯 May your year be as sweet as apples and honey and as powerful as a shofar blast. Wishing you a Shabbat filled with peace, meaning, and maybe even some delicious Rosh Hashana leftovers.

Start the year right — be a mensch and volunteer! 💪 With year-round opportunities for all ages, it’s easy to do some good in 5786. Learn more and sign up: www.ujafedny.org/volunteer/op...

As we approach 5786, our CEO, Eric S. Goldstein, reflects on the complexities of this moment — and the hope that unites us. We wish you and your families a year of good health, happiness, and peace in 5786. #ShanahTovah. ⁣💙⁣ Read more here: www.ujafedny.org/news/5786-wr...

It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay!   The deadline to register to vote in the NYC Mayoral Race is Saturday, October 25. But don’t wait -- register to vote or check your status today by visiting vote.nyc.

Today and every day, we remember the lives we lost to terror on September 11, 2001. May their memories always be a blessing – and may we never forget the unwavering spirit and strength of our New York community in the face of unimaginable tragedy. #NeverForget

The high holidays are just around the corner – and it’s the perfect time to connect with your local Jewish community. We’ve got you covered with a list of High Holiday services across the five boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester. Find a service here: www.ujafedny.org/holiday-hub/...

We are heartbroken and outraged by this morning's brutal terrorist attack in Jerusalem.

As another school year begins, our CEO, Eric S. Goldstein, shares a message for all Jewish students – to carry their Jewish identity with pride. Read more: www.ujafedny.org/news/heading...

#HappyLaborDay from us and from the NYC Bagel Baker’s Union with their very large loaf of bread during a 1909 Labor Parade.⁣ ⁣ We hope you enjoy your day with a bagel — union made or not. 😉⁣

We enter Shabbat with broken hearts as two hostages return to Israel to be laid to rest. As we await the name of the second hostage, our hearts are with their family, the family of Ilan Weiss, and all who are waiting for their loved ones to return. #BringThemHomeNow

#ShabbatShalom! There are only two more weekends of summer, so let's have as much fun in the sun as possible. Wishing you a sunny, restful Shabbat and weekend. ☀💙

Today is #WorldSeniorCitizenDay, but at our partner, YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood's Center for Adults Living Well, seniors feel appreciated and cared for every day.

“We moved quickly in the early days to meet urgent needs,” said Eric S. Goldstein, CEO of @ujafedny.bsky.social. “Now we’re focused on the future and reimagining what’s possible.”

This summer, UJA once again had the honor of hosting summer interns from the Bronfman Center's College Leadership Intern Program (CLIP). Through CLIP and our partnership with the Bronfman Center, interns are placed at Jewish nonprofits across New York City for a summer of experiential learning.

Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of the beautiful six: Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Carmel Gat, Alexander Lubanov, Almog Sarsui, and Eden Yerushalmi. May their memories continue to be a blessing — and a call to do good in our complicated world.

We’re soaking up the last bits of summer as we welcome a restful Shabbat. #ShabbatShalom and enjoy some sunshine this weekend. ☀️