Letter from the CEO: Why Voting in the World Zionist Congress Election Matters
We can have an impact in Israel by voting in the upcoming World Zionist Congress elections, and I want to strongly urge our Seattle Jewish community to participate.
We can have an impact in Israel by voting in the upcoming World Zionist Congress elections, and I want to strongly urge our Seattle Jewish community to participate.
This year’s reimagined Connections, Federation’s annual women’s fundraiser, featured Israeli midwifery leaders Yuval Jaffe-Moshkovich and Tania Shteinbuk Gorelik, whose powerful stories highlighted the Federation’s vital support for Israeli mothers and families amid crisis.
There were two words that kept coming up over and over again during my trip: trauma and resilience.
In moments such as these, our communities rely on one another to come together, embrace each other, and provide strength. I hope we will continue to do so.
Explore the stories, successes, and impact in our 2024 Annual Report—a celebration of what we’ve achieved together.
Our Seattle delegation left the General Assembly with renewed purpose, ready to apply the insights gained to strengthen Jewish life in Seattle and advocate for Israel.
While it was powerful to be together, there were reminders throughout the conference that it remains an immensely difficult time.
Hundreds gathered in person and virtually to remember the victims of October 7, hear personal stories, and stand in solidarity with Israel at the Federation’s commemoration event.
Thanks to you, our Jewish Community of Greater Seattle is making a significant difference.
By Rachel Blum
Although my anguish and horror will not diminish, I take comfort in my certainty that the Jewish people have always been stronger than their pain, and are more resilient than any tragedy.
