Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund

Earlier this year, the Federation awarded $730K to 40 organizations through new funding for Combating Antisemitism Grants (to support local organizations fighting diverse manifestations of antisemitism) and Jewish Professional Wellness Mini Grants (to help local Jewish organizations boost their professionals' physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing). The Federation is humbled to be a part of the work being done by this year’s grantees to build safer, more resilient, and thriving Jewish communities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ejaR10

We are excited to announce that two of our team members have been selected for the newest Jewish Federations of North America Executive Accelerator program! 🎉 David Green, Managing Director of Community Impact, and Andrew Schneiderman, Senior Director of Impact investing will join a cohort of Jewish Federation leaders from around the country. Through coaching, applied learning activities and site visits, David and Andrew will have the opportunity to grow their leadership knowledge and skills to strengthen our organization and better serve our community. 

We recently gathered for a memorable Wexner Alumni event with the newly graduated cohort. Many thanks to Laura Lauder for generously hosting and offering inspiration to the group. Among the honored guests was proud Wexner Israel alumnus Ambassador Marco Sermoneta, Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest. The Wexner Heritage Program is accepting nominations for the next cohort of Jewish leaders through November 1. Learn more: https://bit.ly/407Hyey

In a recent interview featured in the J, Barak Loozon, Director of the Federation's Israel Office, discussed our work in Israel post-October 7. In addition to mobilizing $22M from the Bay Area community for emergency response, Barak helped the Federation support marginalized communities in the south and build education infrastructure in hotels where displaced families live. A year later, the Federation is investing in trauma relief for first responders, terror victims, and families with missing relatives. Read the full article to learn about Barak's unique perspective: https://bit.ly/3YAUTLq

Chag Sukkot Sameach! We hope your celebrations are filled with friends, family, and wonderful food. The Federation team was delighted this morning to share sweet treats in our rooftop sukkah and shake the lulav and etrog.

📢 Call for Nominations! The Wexner Heritage Program is a prestigious opportunity to educate and empower Jewish lay leaders in their 30s & 40s, deepening their Jewish knowledge and inspiring them to make a meaningful impact in their community. Know someone who's a great fit for this program? Nominate them by Nov 1! https://bit.ly/407Hyey

Thank you Rep. Ritchie Torres for your support of the Jewish community and your inspiring words at yesterday's Day of Philanthropy! We're honored to have you as an ally. 

Today is the day! ✨ Day of Philanthropy is here, and we’re excited to join philanthropists, community leaders, and civic visionaries in celebrating the strength, resilience, and solidarity of our Jewish community.

Your advocacy, along with that of the Federation and the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC), has led to making three top-priority bills for the Jewish community across our state into law. Thank you for signing our action alerts, making calls, and joining us in Sacramento to lobby on behalf of these bills. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YirpBz

G'mar Chatimah Tovah from the Federation. This Yom Kippur, may you be sealed in the Book of Life for a good year!