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The Jewish Defense Fund is a grantmaking and direct-action institution dedicated to the long-term continuity, security, and resilience of the Jewish people. JDF invests in mission-aligned initiatives and acts directly where needed, deploying capital with discipline, independence, and a multi-generational view. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in New York City, JDF operates programs in personal defense, community security, media accountability, and legal advocacy — and maintains a permanent endowment to sustain this work across generations. Through the JDF Giving Funds program, donors can open personal philanthropic accounts to allocate, reserve, and deploy charitable dollars toward JDF's programs over time.
The Jewish Defense Fund is a grantmaking and direct-action institution dedicated to the long-term continuity, security, and resilience of the Jewish people. JDF invests in mission-aligned initiatives and acts directly where needed, deploying capital with discipline, independence, and a multi-generational view. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in New York City, JDF operates programs in personal defense, community security, media accountability, and legal advocacy — and maintains a permanent endowment to sustain this work across generations. Through the JDF Giving Funds program, donors can open personal philanthropic accounts to allocate, reserve, and deploy charitable dollars toward JDF's programs over time.
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