From Jerry Silverman, President & CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America Dear Federation Family, Our Israel office has prepared this update on the significant escalation that has occurred…
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Messages & Musings
From our CEO’s weekly Shabbat message to the occasional guest blog, keep up with perspectives, impact stories and more.
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), It’s been one short week since the unthinkable nightmare in Pittsburgh. I’m not sure many of us will ever be the same. That said, life does…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), Kol Yisrael Arevim ze la-zeh – All of Israel are responsible for each other. How many times as a Jewish communal professional for the past 32…
The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix stands with our brothers and sisters in the Jewish community of Pittsburgh during this most horrific tragedy – the murder of 11 innocent people…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), This past week I really sensed that our Jewish communal calendar has shifted into high gear. I attended four events including the Jewish Historical Society dinner,…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), What wonderful October weather we’ve been blessed with. Fall has come earlier by far than any of my now four fall experiences living in the Valley….
Thank you for your interest in applying for a Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix program grant. Local Jewish community nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for funding for a program…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), This week I was blessed to celebrate my 30th wedding anniversary with Lori. We spent a wonderful weekend in Flagstaff with two of our favorite couples….
The application process is now closed. This award is presented in memory of Belle Latchman, who gave herself to many causes in both the Jewish and general communities. She was…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), I hope you all had a joyous Simchat Torah and a meaningful High Holidays experience this year. As we begin the Torah anew, I would like…