The current economic recession is testing our community and families. Applications for food stamps and food bank usage are on the rise. Unemployment is up. The need for our Jewish community to come together to address poverty in our community has never been greater. Focus and Fight is our community's response to the crushing burden of poverty too many families and individuals feel.

This program is currently undergoing revision. Please check back later for more information.

Be a mensch!

MenschWorks is a volunteer program that allows Jewish adults in their 20's, 30's and early 40's to meet like-minded adults while learning about, and being of service to, the Seattle Jewish community. Service days are once a month on Sunday, January through June, and feature various volunteer activities at a partner agency of the Jewish Federation.

How MenschWorks Works

Paint Out Hate - J-Serve 2011

This year's J-Serve will take place May 1, 2011. The theme this year is Paint Out Hate and will focus on removing graffiti throughout the Seattle area.  J-Serve will start at the Stroum Jewish Community Center and will be working at sites all around the city.