Jul 17, 2024 | In Our Own Words
Two Mitzvah Missions. One-Hundred-Twenty-Two Sack Lunches. Thirty-Nine Cards. Five Broken Eggs. Jewish Family Services Goes to Camp Shalom…TWICE! JFS was on a Mitzvah Mission with our Camp Shalom superheroes who performed many mitzvot!!! Click here to see...
Jun 26, 2024 | Cathy's Whim
I was recently having a conversation with Kate Elder, our PJ Library Coordinator. Now before I go any further, you might be asking, “What is PJ Library?” Founded in 2005, PJ Library sends free high-quality Jewish children’s books to families every month. “The program...
Jun 10, 2024 | In Our Own Words
The 2024 Presidents Dinner was a resounding success! Over $400,000 of pledges were made to the Annual Campaign. Your pledges help us continue our mission of caring for those in need, strengthening Jewish life, and creating connections among Jews- acting locally, in...
May 31, 2024 | Cathy's Whim
Don’t Miss This Opportunity! As a child, I attended Sunday school, went through confirmation, and spent my summers at Jewish camp. In my young adulthood, I traveled to Israel, and eventually lived there and became an Israeli citizen. And subsequently, I’ve spent the...
May 17, 2024 | Cathy's Whim
Feedback is Important As the CEO of the Federation, I am often the first person to receive feedback for our programs. Usually, critical feedback can be amplified louder than positive feedback. Constructive criticism is useful because, ultimately, it provides us with...