Letter from the CEO: Summer is Almost Here
As we start to turn to the beautiful summer, I know the end of the school year and summer activities are on the minds of many families in our community.
As we start to turn to the beautiful summer, I know the end of the school year and summer activities are on the minds of many families in our community.
Today, we need you to add your voice to ours by calling on our elected leaders to support The Jewish American Security Act.
We are excited to share that later this summer, the Washington State Jewish Historical Society will be integrated into the Federation’s portfolio of meaningful engagement programs we offer to the community.
It is important to remember that the reason we are committed to countering antisemitism and keeping our community safe is so that we can be Jewish joyfully, openly, and with optimism about the future.
This research helps us see where we have things in common, where we differ, and what we can do to improve our community’s well-being and engagement. I am excited today to share the results of this survey with our community for the first time.
It is our job to do whatever we can to build a thriving Jewish future. We will only be able to do that work if we continue to take the steps into the water together and have faith that the sea will part.
As a Jewish community, we have allowed these security measures – out of necessity – to be normalized, when in reality, we should be calling out that nothing about this is normal, nor should it be normalized in the United States, where freedom of religion is an enshrined right.
We can lift up joyful experiences and celebrate that more young people are engaging while also striving to support those who are affected by antisemitism.
As you read our 2025 Impact Report, I hope you feel as proud as I am to be part of our incredible Seattle Jewish community.
The Federation’s mission and the vibrancy of our community were on display throughout all these gatherings last week.
