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We bring tools, training and funding to our community to better address antisemitism and security threats.
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We enable our community to fill gaps in programs and services to care for people who are in crisis, vulnerable or alone.
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Empowered and mobilized Jews, interfaith partners and allies to fight antisemitism through an Advocacy Training Series. Ensured Jewish communal leaders receive real-time emergency alerts with a new Critical Incident Alert System. Advocated and facilitated $8 million in security grants to make facilities and people who use them safer.
Guided Evelyn*, following her husband’s death and Hurricane Ida’s destruction of her home, to disaster aid and the Jewish communal safety net. Collected and distributed thousands of donated food items, toiletries, gift cards and toys to people in need through the Gratitude Project. Secured matching funds for trauma-informed care for Holocaust survivors.
*name changed for privacy
HOPE We cultivate a culture of giving and nurture young peoples’ Jewish values, identity and joy.
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Steered a teacher’s bequest for youth to PJ Library programs connecting children to Jewish learning, inspiration and community. Fostered teen advocacy and social action aimed at climate change and the environment through J-SERVE. Facilitated a generous donation for camp grants from a 13-year old grant recipient who wanted to pay it forward – nurturing Jewish values and participation among young people.
Look inside for Peace, Love, and Hope. The new year begins at a time of continuing uncertainty, but we can rely on the constants of Jewish community:
support at times of need; extended family for sharing traditions and life events; strength in numbers and unity; and the joy of blue horizons seen through children’s eyes. We can rely on Jewish Federation. Look inside for a glimpse of the ways this community came together in 2021 – in the spirit of peace, love, and hope – and know as 2022 begins, we will continue to care for each other while making Jewish life safer, stronger, and more joyful today and for generations to come. We will continue thriving together. Wishing you and your loved ones a healthy and happy year ahead.
Susan Antman Executive Director
Cheryl Markbreiter President
Together, we made good things happen at a challenging time. Look inside to learn how.