Jewish Federation Of Greater Rochester (2024)

FAQs

Where does Jewish Federation money go? ›

Funds are allocated to national, Israel, and overseas programs that fight global Jewish poverty, connect the Jewish people, and rescue Jews at risk.

THE MISSION OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER IS TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR JEWS IN ROCHESTER, ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD. THE FEDERATION MEETS THIS GOAL THROUGH FINANCIAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY RELATIONS, AND VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING.

We proudly represent 146 independent Federations and a network of 300 smaller communities across the continent.

There are today an estimated 18,911 Jews (i.e. people living in Jewish households) across the greater Rochester region. → a 4.7% decline since 2010 → a 9.3% decline since 2000.

Embassy of Israel, Washington, D.C. Israel is the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. foreign aid: up to February 2022, the US had provided Israel US$150 billion (non-inflation-adjusted) in assistance.

A registered 501(c)(3) organization, Jewish National Fund is recognized as a 4-star organization by Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator, for its sound fiscal management, accountability, and transparency.

▶ Hillel at the University of Rochester is committed to enriching the lives of its nearly 1,000 Jewish students—nearly 20 percent of the undergraduate population—so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.

The cost of nursing homes at Jewish Home Of Rochester starts at a monthly rate of $2,095 to $9,044. There may be some additional services that could increase the cost of care, depending on the services that you may need. This community offers nursing home care for those residents who require it.

Today, the largest Jewish religious movements are Orthodox Judaism (Haredi and Modern Orthodox), Conservative Judaism, and Reform Judaism.

Those positions are largely aligned with a large majority of American Jews. But despite the JCPA's strong support for Israel, it's caused headaches in recent years for the Jewish federation system, which financially backs the group but is itself supported by many donors who are more conservative than most Jews.

What is the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States? ›

Congregation Shearith Israel, founded in 1654, in New York City, is the oldest congregation in the United States.

With one gift to Federation you can touch more Jewish lives across the planet than with any other organization. Your donation supports, strengthens and secures our Jewish community — at home, in Israel and in over 70 countries. Find your Federation and make a gift today.

Jewish population by city proper

Visualization of Urban Areas by Jewish Population Haredi Jewish residents in Brooklyn, and home to the US largest Jewish community, which with over 561,000 adherents living in the borough, is greater than Tel Aviv. New York City is home to the largest Jewish community outside of Israel.

The highest percentage is found in New York, where over 1.77 million American Jews reside – or 9.1% of the state's total population. In Washington, D.C., there is also a high percentage of Jewish American residents.

As of 2023, the world's core Jewish population (those identifying as Jews above all else) was estimated at 15.7 million, which is approximately 0.2% of the 8 billion worldwide population. Israel hosts the largest core Jewish population in the world with 7.2 million, followed by the United States with 5.7 million.

JUF dollars help Jews in Israel and 70 other countries around the world through allocations to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the Jewish Agency for Israel and World ORT through programs including Partnership 2000, the Kiev Kehilla Project and the Ethiopian Initiative.

JUF provides critical resources that bring food, refuge, health care, education and emergency assistance to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews in Israel and around the world, funding a network of 100+ agencies, schools and initiatives.

JNF is a nonprofit organization and United Nations NGO (non-governmental organization) that gives all generations of Jews a unique voice in building a prosperous future for the land of Israel and its people. JNF began in 1901 as a dream and vision to reestablish a homeland in Israel for Jewish people everywhere.

What JCF Fees Support. JCF Fees are charged monthly, based on the daily average balance. Funds with balances under $5 million are charged an annual fee of 0.75% (75 basis points) or $150*, whichever is greater.