Syracuse Jewish Federation Mission Statement

The Syracuse Jewish Federation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit
corporation established in 1918 to serve the interests and
well-being of the Central New York Jewish Community by ensuring
that the vision of Jewish identity and continuity is realized.

The mission of the Federation is:
• Maintaining links with and supporting the national Jewish
community of the USA, Israel and every part of the world

• Building a thriving Jewish community and enriching the
educational, cultural and social life of the Jewish community

• Raising funds for the support of overseas, national and local
Jewish philanthropic agencies

• Providing for central planning, coordination, administration and
leadership development for local Jewish communal services

• Safeguarding and defending the civic, economic and religious
rights of the Jewish people

• Representing the Jewish community in inter-religious and
inter-group activities

• Ascertaining the will of the Jewish community on matters
affecting the total community and acting as its spokesperson
in such matters.