Letter from the CEO: Celebrating Our Community
At last night’s Federation Annual Meeting, we celebrated a year of impact, welcomed new board leadership, thanked our dedicated volunteers, and honored community leaders.
At last night’s Federation Annual Meeting, we celebrated a year of impact, welcomed new board leadership, thanked our dedicated volunteers, and honored community leaders.
Before we turn our attention to the year ahead, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we have accomplished together, thanks to our community’s support.
Read reflections from members of Seattle’s National Young Leadership Cabinet (NYLC) cohort, who recently traveled to Thessaloniki and Athens to explore Greece’s Jewish history and present-day community.
Participants traveled from Seattle, Port Townsend, and Yakima to meet with lawmakers and to advocate for Jewish safety and inclusion.
Read how the Jewish Federations of North America and JAFI are responding to communities affected by the October 7 attacks, in reflections from Stephanie Shujman, Federation Board Member and Campaign Chair.
Over 800 community members gathered last week to hear from Rachel and Jon as they shared the story of their son, Hersh, and how living a life with purpose helps them carry on his legacy.
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.
