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Jewish Leader Urges Congress to Boost Security Funding Amid Rising Antisemitism

2/20/2026

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Eric Fingerhut, president of the Jewish Federations of North America, urged Congress to boost security funding by expanding the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and strengthening law enforcement support.
He said Jewish life in America remains strong despite rising antisemitism.
He cited a survey showing only one-third of American Jews identify as Zionist.
His remarks followed Bret Stephens' call for focusing antisemitism efforts on education and community building.

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Eric Fingerhut, president of the Jewish Federations of North America, urged Congress to boost security funding by expanding the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and strengthening law enforcement support.
He said Jewish life in America remains strong despite rising antisemitism.
He cited a survey showing only one-third of American Jews identify as Zionist.
His remarks followed Bret Stephens' call for focusing antisemitism efforts on education and community building.