Letter from the CEO: Choosing Hope
Share your voice and build a safer community in Washington State.
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.
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.
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.
We’re proud to support ElevatEd, a national initiative strengthening Jewish early childhood education through training, mentorship, and financial support for educators. Now in its second year locally, the program is helping teachers and directors across ten preschools grow professionally and build stronger classroom communities.
Join tomorrow’s JFNA briefing and see highlights from this week’s Federation programs.
We’re proud to launch the 2025–2026 cohort of the Francine R. Loeb Leadership Institute—17 emerging leaders who will spend the next year serving on local Jewish boards, receiving coaching and mentorship, and deepening their impact on our community.
Updates on our next generation of Jewish leaders, Israel partnerships, and advocacy efforts.
With help from a Federation Ignition Grant, Hillel of WWU expanded staff and programming in a year of skyrocketing antisemitism, and found resilience, learning, and joy in the process.
Updates on new leadership, camp scholarships, advocacy in schools, and more.
