A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
Research shows that Jewish summer camp isn’t just a cherished childhood experience — it is one of the strongest predictors of lifelong Jewish engagement. A multi-year report from the Foundation
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A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
On February 26, 2026, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, Jewish leaders, including Federation President and Chief Executive Officer Joy Sisisky and Board Chair Laura Lauder, Jewish community
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
Nancy Grand exemplifies true leadership through her quiet, persistent acts of kindness, service, and vision. For over thirty years, she’s been a beacon of integrity, humility, and unrelenting commitment to
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
With a cohort of two dozen professionals and volunteers, the Federation was well-represented at the Jewish Public Affairs Committee’s (JPAC) annual Capitol Summit, in Sacramento in early May. Marking another
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
2025 Judith Chapman Memorial Women’s Leadership Award Recipient The Federation is pleased to announce that former Board Chair Eileen Ruby has been selected as the 2025 Judith Chapman Memorial Women’s
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
When Susie Sorkin and her daughter Abby attended the General Assembly (GA), an annual event sponsored by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), in Washington D.C. last month, it
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
I went into 2024 with a deep motivation to expand my horizons through international travel. In an effort to break out of my comfort zone, I sought an experience that
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
When a need in the community was identified, Barry Cohn was perfectly positioned to act on his longstanding commitment to Jewish life and leadership in the Bay Area. As a
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
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
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
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