Shining Stars celebrates those who make our world a brighter place: Staff, residents and voluntee...
2026 Annual Campaign
Your gift to the Annual Campaign brings dignity and care to the vulnerable and elderly, builds and strengthens Jewish identity of our children and young adults, supports vital community programs, helps coordinate and implement efforts to ensure community security, and create meaningful Jewish life across Central New York and Israel.
Upcoming Events
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SHINING STARS 2026May
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TAY: Rising SongMay
14
Join Cantor Jaffe and others with your percussion instruments and/or voice as we make music toget...
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Yom YerushalayimMay
15
Jerusalem Day
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TAY: Shabbat B'YachadMay
15
Join Temple Adath Yeshurun for an uplifting, musical, Kabbalat Shabbat Service in person, together.
Impact Areas
Builds and sustains Jewish educational, cultural and social life in Central New York to assure a thriving Jewish community
Supports overseas, national and local Jewish philanthropic agencies
Provides central planning, coordination, and leadership development for local Jewish communal services
Safeguards and defends the civic, economic and religious rights of the Jewish people
Resources
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Donor Advised Funds
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Your gift to the Jewish Federation of CNY brings dignity and care to the vulnerable and elderly, strengthens Jewish identity for our children and young adults, supports vital community programs, and creates meaningful Jewish life across Central New York and beyond.
The Jewish value of Tikkun Olam means “repairing the world,” and we are committed to supporting these efforts and fulfill this important sentiment.