Letter from the CEO: Showing Up for Our Community
Last night, I was honored to see so many of you join us for the 2025 Federation Fall Fundraiser: Together in Hope.
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.
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.
We were honored to welcome Amy Spitalnik, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, who spoke powerfully about the national landscape of antisemitism, the interconnection between Jewish safety and democracy, and why the work of JCRCs is so critical at this moment.
We’re supporting our community by playing a key role in the passage of a new statewide hate crimes and bias incident hotline, now live in King, Clark, and Spokane counties.
We are pleased to announce today that we are investing in a significant expansion of the SAFE Washington program, committing $2.25 million over the next three years to the safety and security of our Washington State Jewish community.
I hope you will join us this coming year to find connection, hope, and meaning during these turbulent times.
We are coming together to call on our government leaders to safeguard Jewish communities from hatred and violence.
After careful deliberation, the Federation’s JCRC voted to sign a national statement addressing the relationship between Jewish safety and democracy.
Explore the stories, successes, and impact in our 2024 Annual Report—a celebration of what we’ve achieved together.
