More than 2,000 Jewish leaders from across North America convened in Washington for the largest gathering since before the pandemic. The annual General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America was marked by a sense of urgency, as participants confronted unprecedented levels of antisemitism in the United States. The recent election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City added to the charged atmosphere, with many attendees expressing concern about the changing landscape for Jewish communities. The event underscored the growing challenges and anxieties facing North American Jews today.