Leadership Blog

Update: Shabbat Message from the CEO Nov 17

Dear Friends,
 
Today marks the 42nd day since Hamas savagely attacked Israel and the 42nd day of captivity for the 240 hostages. This past Tuesday, the American Jewish community’s voice was heard, chanting “Bring Them Home! Now!” at the March for Israel in Washington DC. Our Board Ch…

Update: Shabbat Message from the CEO

Dear Friends,
 
We have endured 21 of the most heart-wrenching days in Israel’s history. Three weeks in, and Israel remains in mourning - still burying the murdered, still treating the maimed, the injured, and the traumatized. The death toll climbs daily as does the number of known hostag…

Update: Shabbat Message from CEO

Dear Friends,
 
Today marks the 14th day since Hamas launched murderous attacks on Israel. We continue to mourn the tragic loss of life, and to pray for the injured, the traumatized, and the hostages. Our hearts have been lifted, in these hours before Shabbat, by the news that two hostages …

Update: Shabbat Message from the CEO

Dear Friends,

It is difficult to find the words to describe my feelings this Shabbat. Words feel inadequate. Like many of you, when I scroll through my Facebook feed, I am horrified and heartbroken by the stories of friends who have experienced the devastating loss of family members and …

Israel Emergency Campaign

Early this Shabbat, during the holiday of Shmini Atzeret, Israel suffered an unprecedented terrorist attack by Hamas. Federation’s board, membership, and staff are horrified and heartbroken by the loss of life and injuries that have resulted thus far, and are likely to worsen.
 
Mo…