We are made stronger by the participation of people of every age, ability, race, ethnicity, denomination, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religious affiliation. We support vibrant Jewish life through community building and fundraising efforts that support vital educational and social service programs in Western Massachusetts, Israel and around the world.
2025 Winter Newsletter Israel Emergency Campaign: Impact Update Jewish Federations’ Israel Emergency Campaign was created to direct additional resources to the most critical current and long-term needs on the ground. Our immediate response focused on offering Lifeline Services, including delivering critical resources, strengthening vital infrastructures, and caring for affected individuals.
2025 Winter Newsletter Partner Spotlight: LYA Celebrating 80 Years of Jewish Education and Community Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy (LYA) is proud to be celebrating its 80th year. LYA was founded in 1945, in response to the Greater Springfield Jewish community’s need for a quality Jewish day school to promote Judaism and
2025 Winter Newsletter Donor Spotlight: Barry Federman My name is Barry Federman, Western Mass is home, but the Federation has always been a part of my life, regardless of where I lived. My mother, of blessed memory, was a schoolteacher, and when she passed more than 45 years ago, the
