Ben Hart will be the first to tell you he's still figuring it out. Read how his journey to Jewish Giving helped shape his approach to philanthropy, Jewish life, and giving back.

Before she became CEO of the Farash Foundation, Jennie Schaff was a Federation kid. Read how her early experiences helped shape a lifetime of impact, leadership, and community-building.

Though their journeys were different, Rina Schnaufer and Michele Ruda arrived at the same conclusion: a strong Jewish community doesn’t happen by accident.

40 Years of Quiet Commitment to Community

How a Journey to Poland Redefined My Connection to Community

Celebrating People-to-People Connections

Reflections on Zikaron 2026

As Shabbat arrives and we prepare to welcome Rosh Hashanah next week, we stand at the beginning of a new year, a moment filled with reflection, hope, and possibility.

As we prepare to welcome Shabbat, I have been thinking about what seems like a very simple question: Are you proud to be Jewish?

As we prepare to welcome Shabbat, I have been thinking about the relationship each of us has with our Jewish community.

Rochester's first Student to Student Ambassadors met this week! They will visit classrooms to combat antisemitism through education and connection, sharing their experiences of living proudly Jewish.

Join us for a free community celebration as we kick off our 100-day Annual Campaign to raise $4.613 million for the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester.

Women's Philanthropy partners with JFS Rochester's Brighton Food Cupboard to support local families during Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, and Passover.

Join Jewish eighth graders from all around Rochester and set flight on a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) – According to leaders of the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, many families in the town of Brighton are on edge due to protests regularly held at Twelve Corners.

Rochester, N.Y. — Rochester's Jewish community is taking proactive steps to prepare against rising threats and antisemitism.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A traveling classroom is helping students confront hate and helping local leaders take steps to make a more inclusive environment.