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Strong Federation Advocacy at the 2024 JPAC Capitol Summit

With over 500 people in attendance, including our CEO Joy Sisisky and a 20-member Federation contingent, this year’s Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC) Capitol Summit was the largest

Strong Federation Advocacy at the 2024 JPAC Capitol Summit

The Robert Sinton Award for Distinguished Leadership is one of the Federation’s highest accolades. It is awarded annually to “extraordinary lifetime leaders” who have consistently given their time, leadership, and

Strong Federation Advocacy at the 2024 JPAC Capitol Summit

Anti-Israel and antisemitic protests on too many college campuses have included threats and harassment of Jewish students and faculty. This behavior is a clear violation of their civil rights and

Strong Federation Advocacy at the 2024 JPAC Capitol Summit

As we face one of the most daunting trials in our country’s history, Israelis have demonstrated astounding resilience. But this moment demands action – six months after the attacks, Israeli

Strong Federation Advocacy at the 2024 JPAC Capitol Summit

From a young age, we are taught to have an open mind. I used to hear it all the time at school, from my friends, or when my parents wanted

Strong Federation Advocacy at the 2024 JPAC Capitol Summit

I recently embarked on an amazing journey, delving into the rich history and culture of Cuba’s Jewish community. Organized by the Federation, this mission had a dual purpose—to meaningfully engage

Strong Federation Advocacy at the 2024 JPAC Capitol Summit

In the days after my recent return from a mission to Israel, vivid details keep coming to mind. The experience was profound—a deep dive into a nation grappling with momentous

Strong Federation Advocacy at the 2024 JPAC Capitol Summit

Recently, I returned from my mission to Israel. I was scared to go there. Not because it’s a country at war, but because I was afraid it wouldn’t be the

Strong Federation Advocacy at the 2024 JPAC Capitol Summit

After two gap years in Israel, I came home to go back to school—at a university I felt incredibly privileged to be accepted to. Even with a generous financial aid

Strong Federation Advocacy at the 2024 JPAC Capitol Summit

We are sitting around a fire in the middle of the desert, a circle of social workers getting a much-needed respite from helping scores of people affected by October 7th.