The UJA Federation of NY seeks to serve and strengthen the Jewish community as well as inspire enthusiasm for learning about Jewish culture and history. More than four million people in 70 countries are touched by the organization each year, according to its website.
Examples of the federation’s community service initiatives include providing access to critical human services to the elderly, the poor, and Holocaust survivors, as well as children and adults with special needs. The organization also devotes its resources to spreading and preserving Jewish values and increasing access to Jewish educational opportunities.