This Shabbat is Juneteenth, which commemorates the day the confederacy’s last enslaved Black people finally gained their freedom on June 19, 1865. On Juneteenth, 2020, we stated our covenant to
When I was asked to share my Federation Fellowship (“Fed Fellows”) experience, I wanted to look beyond the program’s 15 months, and reflect on where it has since led me
“I just need to get my kids off their computers, out of the house, and into the fresh air.” This has been the refrain of every parent of camp-going children
Mitzvot is the plural form of mitzvah, a Hebrew word that roughly translates to “commandment.” Still, folks commonly interpret it as “a good deed.” The term mitzvah comes from the
Mia, Alejandro, and Luna (14 months) live in Petaluma, Sonoma County. Mia grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, and Alejandro was born in Argentina and raised in Spain. The Zimman family
As the COVID-19 crisis in India continues to grow at an alarming rate, many in our community are looking for ways to help. As of May 5, 2021, India has
What a year this has been. Over this past year, many of us have spent time reflecting on our values and priorities. Bringing this thinking to your giving is a
Hearing a lot about Impact Investing, but not sure what all the buzz is about? Watch our recent webinar to learn how you can invest, deploy, and recycle your philanthropic
As an involved parent and civic leader, Megan Krat has done her fair share of community outreach. But when she took on her role as Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) President
The invitation to apply for Fed Fellows in 2012 felt like it was meant for me. I was fresh off of a Federation trip to Sofia and Bulgaria, and having