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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.