May 30, 2025
Dear Seattle Community,
Every year, the Federation’s Annual Meeting offers a moment for reflection, recognition, and recommitment to the work that unites us—building a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive Jewish community here in Greater Seattle.
I’d like to invite you to join us on Thursday, June 26 at 7pm on Mercer Island for an inspiring evening as we honor our 2025 Community Award recipients and vote on the Federation Board Slate for fiscal year 2026—an important part of our shared governance. You can review the full slate of nominees here.
Through our Community Awards, we are proud to recognize individuals whose leadership spans sectors—from criminal justice to professional leadership to grassroots advocacy. Their impact is felt across Jewish Puget Sound, and we are excited to celebrate their accomplishments together.
Pamela Waechter z”l Jewish Communal Professional Award
Matthew Perry (Executive Director, Jewish Prisoner Services International | Mashgiach, Seattle Va’ad) & Rachel Rosenfeld (Executive Director, Mercaz Seattle)
Tikkun Olam Award for Public Service
Kendall Kosai
Francine R. “Frankie” Loeb Courageous Leadership Award
Lucy Pruzan
L’Dor V’Dor Award
Gabrielle Charlton, Dan Clark, Amy Freedheim, David Martin, Marc Mayo, Jennifer Ritchie, & Rebecca Vasquez (An Esteemed Group of Jewish Prosecutors)
Jack J. & Charlotte Spitzer Young Leadership Award
Andrea Lott & Will Becker Quantz
Dr. Charles & Lillian Kaplan Board Chair’s Award for Outstanding Service
Dena Herbolich, Paul Nacamuli, & David Stiefel
Honoring Outgoing Board Chair
Lisa Brashem
Each of these honorees inspires us with their commitment to our community.
In addition to joining us in person, you can honor these extraordinary individuals by placing a tribute message in our Annual Meeting program book by June 11, a meaningful way to show your support.
I look forward to celebrating with you on June 26, and to continuing this sacred work together.
Shabbat shalom,
Solly Kane,
President & CEO
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
