Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans' mission is to inspire members of our community to explore and share their unique Jewish identities by connecting to a vast array of opportunities to engage with our local Jewish community, with the Greater New Orleans community, and with Jewish communities in Israel and around the world. The Federation envisions a connected and inclusive Jewish community that fosters spiritual, social, and philanthropic connection throughout Jewish life.

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans was established in 1913 through strategic collaboration among the city's marginalized and decentralized Jewish communities to welcome and care for the influx of Russian Jews immigrating to New Orleans. Federation ensured its educational and philanthropic influence extended into the broader New Orleans community, implementing a system of interfaith collaboration with Protestant and Catholic churches while also providing a form of "social security" to New Orleans' Jews.

Today, the mission and vision of Federation operate according to a multifaceted principle: to inspire the many diverse and talented members of New Orleans' Jewish community to explore, share and deepen their Jewish identities through engaging greater New Orleans, as well as other Jewish communities in Israel and around the world. While working diligently to disseminate the Jewish principle of "tikkun olam" (Hebrew for "repairing the world" through charity and social action) it funds vital social services and enriching programs

Testimonials

"[Federation programming]. . . reminded us that while so much has changed, our need for hope remains consistent"
". . . helpful in confronting the events in Israel today with strength and positivity, as part of the continuum of Jewish History"