Last month, Rabbi Jason Levine, Associate Director of the Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), joined regional faith leaders at the Interfaith Countering Hate Summit in Boise to strengthen these alliances and bring new strategies home to our community.
Together, with hope, we can make the year ahead a sweet one.
We were honored to welcome Amy Spitalnik, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, who spoke powerfully about the national landscape of antisemitism, the interconnection between Jewish safety and democracy, and why the work of JCRCs is so critical at this moment.
I encourage each of you to join me, and our JCRC members in seeking out what brings you courage, connection, and expansiveness so that together, we can work toward a brighter and safer 5786.
Share your voice and build a safer community in Washington State.
Keeping our Jewish community safe is a top priority at the Federation, and we know that physical security is just one piece of what Jewish parents worry about at the start of the school year. Many Jewish parents are also thinking about their child’s well-being and inclusion in the classroom amid the rising antisemitism.
We’re supporting our community by playing a key role in the passage of a new statewide hate crimes and bias incident hotline, now live in King, Clark, and Spokane counties.
We’re proud to be part of the collective effort that helped defeat a harmful National Education Association measure and will continue working to ensure antisemitism has no place in our schools and institutions.
Through the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), the Federation combats antisemitism, builds community partnerships, and advocates with legislators to protect Jewish life. By working with policymakers and educating leaders, we ensure Jewish voices are heard, and we are standing up for our community in critical times of need.
Updates on our next generation of Jewish leaders, Israel partnerships, and advocacy efforts.
