About Us
Our Mission
The Jewish Federation of San Antonio mobilizes philanthropic resources and community leadership to care for people in need, promote Jewish joy, fight antisemitism, secure Jewish life, and build a meaningful connection to Israel and global Jewry.
Our Vision
A vibrant, united, welcoming and resilient Jewish community in San Antonio, built across the four pillars of JFSA's work -- Amplifying Joyful Jewish Life; Caring for Jews and Others in Need; Fighting Antisemitism and Securing our Community; and Building a Meaningful Connection to Israel and global Jewry -- and sustained by a strong culture of philanthropy and a trusted system for stewarding communal resources.
Our History
Since its inception almost 100 years ago, the Jewish Federation of San Antonio has been dedicated to building a strong Jewish community in San Antonio and worldwide through its Annual Campaign and by providing quality opportunities for Jewish individuals and families.
Federation is the people who care enough to want to perfect an imperfect world. Federation is the passion of commitment, where tzedakah and a sense of social justice can make a difference in someone's life.
Our Impact
Through outreach and engagement, we build a larger tent of committed Jews who have the passion, knowledge, and skills to lead us into the future. We help newcomers and others find their place in our Jewish community, develop young leaders and philanthropists, and strengthen our Jewish identity through Jewish education and our connection to Israel.
The Annual Campaign supports programs of the Jewish Federation, such as our Holocaust Memorial Museum, programs of the Jewish Community Relations Council, PJ Library & PJ Our Way, the Young Adult Division (YAD), Women's Philanthropy, LIFE & LEGACY®, and more!
And, through community planning, we help ensure a full array of programs and services to educate our children, provide for our seniors, support our most vulnerable, and finance and maintain community properties for the enjoyment of all.