
Connections 2026
Join the Federation for an inspiring conversation with Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin as we come together to support the future of our community.

Join the Federation for an inspiring conversation with Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin as we come together to support the future of our community.

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.

Last night, I was honored to see so many of you join us for the 2025 Federation Fall Fundraiser: Together in Hope.

Read opening remarks from Solly Kane, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, delivered at the Federation’s Fall Fundraiser: Together in Hope on November 13.

Join the Federation for a focused journey to Israel during a pivotal time. This mission offers a unique opportunity to engage with Israeli society, government, and civil leadership, while exploring the evolving relationship between Israel and the Diaspora.

On this Shabbat, we hope you will reach out if you need support and join us in gratitude for the food on your table while also fulfilling the Jewish imperative to feed the hungry.

The last two weeks have been a mix of joy, relief, and a tentative hope for lasting stability after two years of war in Israel and Gaza. Like many of you, I am holding on to hope for a continued ceasefire, the end of the war, and the beginning of a new era of peace and stability for both Israeli and Palestinian people.

Together, with hope, we can make the year ahead a sweet one.

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.