Dear Friends, Our son Nativ turned 18 the other day. He was nine months old when we moved back to Seattle after I graduated from Rabbinic school. Nine years old when I started at JFS. I have a distinct memory of teaching him how to ride a bike. I was running beside him down our…
Standing Together During Shavuot
As I read and listen to the many who write and speak about their experiences in this global pandemic, I become aware that not all voices are fully present.
JFS Secures Relief for Refugees Left Behind by Refugee Ban
We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that JFS has reached a very favorable and historic settlement in our lawsuit challenging the refugee ban issued in October 2017. The ban imposed restrictions on refugees, including suspending the admission of refugees to the United States from 11 countries, as well as family members of refugees…
The Power of Dreams
The following are remarks by JFS CEO Rabbi Will Berkovitz given at Temple Beth Am’s Freedom Shabbat on January 10, 2020. While living in Israel, I had a scribe write for me on a piece of parchment my favorite verse in the Torah, “behold this dreamer cometh.” This is the verse I turn to when…
A Message on New Jersey
A message to the community from JFS CEO Rabbi Will Berkovitz on the events in Jersey City, New Jersey, on December 10, 2019: I received an email last night from a non-Jewish friend asking how we were doing after the shooting at the kosher market in New Jersey. I replied I didn’t want to jump…
Eastside Food Bank Gets Roof Over Its Head Again
When the Bellevue church housing the monthly JFS Eastside Food Bank was damaged last year, JFS staff were forced to improvise. This meant moving the food bank to the church parking lot and temporarily serving clients out of the back of a van. Fortunately, after repairs to the church, the food bank is fully operational…
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