Letter from the CEO: Welcome Home
As we prepare to celebrate Simchat Torah this evening, we remember the darkness that descended on Simchat Torah two years ago, and we hope the days ahead are a time of renewal, joy, and peace.
As we prepare to celebrate Simchat Torah this evening, we remember the darkness that descended on Simchat Torah two years ago, and we hope the days ahead are a time of renewal, joy, and peace.
Today, we breathe a sigh of relief at the announcement of the first phase of a deal between Israel and Hamas to end the war and return all the remaining hostages home.
This week marks one year in the Hebrew calendar since Hersh Goldberg-Polin was murdered after 328 days of brutal captivity in the Gaza tunnels.
The Federation supports Jews globally, especially in times of crisis. By providing aid, strengthening ties with Israel, and cultivating unity among Jews worldwide, we make sure no one stands alone, reinforcing the resilience of the Jewish people.
As we head into Shabbat, may we seek out ways to create ahavat chinam — the extending of unconditional love to one another — lest we find ourselves on a trajectory toward an even more difficult future.
Join tomorrow’s JFNA briefing and see highlights from this week’s Federation programs.
Updates on our next generation of Jewish leaders, Israel partnerships, and advocacy efforts.
Updates on new leadership, camp scholarships, advocacy in schools, and more.
A Seattle participant on the Jewish Federations’ LGBTQ+ mission to Israel reflects on what it meant to show up as queer Jews and support communities still healing after October 7.
I hope you will join us this coming year to find connection, hope, and meaning during these turbulent times.
