Letter from the CEO: Responding to Violence in Boulder
June 4, 2025
The violence in Boulder on Sunday, at a peaceful walk to remember the remaining hostages in Gaza, is unthinkable.
Read the latest messages from Solly Kane, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle.
The violence in Boulder on Sunday, at a peaceful walk to remember the remaining hostages in Gaza, is unthinkable.
Join us for our Annual Meeting on June 26 as we recognize community changemakers.
Today, we mourn the young couple, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, who were murdered last night in Washington D.C., outside the Capital Jewish Museum, after attending an American Jewish Committee (AJC) event.
After careful deliberation, the Federation’s JCRC voted to sign a national statement addressing the relationship between Jewish safety and democracy.
That feeling of being trapped that our ancestors experienced during the Exodus feels similar to the experience of North American Jews right now.
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.
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.
This program is designed to prepare and empower the next generation of Jewish leaders in the Seattle area.
Today, 467 days after October 7 — the single worst attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust — there is meaningful progress for the safe and swift return of all hostages.
The Federation is here to help make camp and Israel programs a reality.
This Thanksgiving, be a part of sustaining Jewish life in Seattle.
While it was powerful to be together, there were reminders throughout the conference that it remains an immensely difficult time.
Last night we had a powerful Federation event featuring the thought-provoking and inspiring words of Dara Horn.
Yesterday, the University of Washington (UW) released the final reports, findings, and recommendations from the task forces on antisemitism and Islamophobia that were announced midway through last school year.
We are working closely with Jewish Federations of North America to support the Hurricane Relief Fund.
As we prepare to welcome Rosh Hashanah – the start of a new year – I am holding onto both optimism and hope, as difficult as that is at times.
The recent disruption of the September 12 Board of Regents meeting only further highlighted the ongoing failure to protect our community.
The University of Washington must take immediate action to restore safety and dignity for Jewish students.
The news this past weekend of the six hostages have left us with no words.
