By Rabbi Ronit Tsadok, Director of Project Kavod Standing in Rosh Hashanah services last week I was struck, as I am every year, by the power of the shofar’s blasts. The shofar (ram’s horn) is sounded several ways – the tekiah is one long blast, shevarim is three medium-sized blasts, and the teruah is a…
Creating a Shelter of Peace for Domestic Violence Survivors
This October, Sukkot once again coincides with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As many in the Jewish community celebrate by spending time in the sukkah, a temporary dwelling shelter, we’re reminded that there are many in our community who are unsafe in their homes because of domestic violence (DV). Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior…
Hunger Can’t Wait: Devastating Cuts to Food Assistance Programs
Today is National Food Bank Day, a time to raise awareness of food insecurity and highlight the vital role of food banks in helping those in need. At JFS, we’re seeing skyrocketing demand for food assistance at the same time that food donations and funding are plummeting. Thanks to our generous community, JFS has provided…
Everyone Leaves a Legacy: What’s Yours?
Many of us grew up in families that didn’t want to tempt the evil eye by talking about how we want to be remembered. Making a will is a solemn and somber undertaking and discussed in hushed tones. What if we turned these discussions into celebrations? What if we made sure that those who come…
Announcing Our New CEO: Rebekah Shrestha
We are thrilled to announce we have hired a new CEO. Rebekah Shrestha will be joining JFS, beginning on October 1st. A proud Seattle native, Rebekah grew up in the local Jewish community and now lives in Northeast Seattle with her husband and two young children. Rebekah currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Strategy…
The Cost of the Cuts: Protecting Our Community in Challenging Times
We are profoundly disappointed that Congress passed a budget bill on Thursday, July 3, that will have dire consequences for our clients, staff, and the broader community of people with whom we work. Most JFS clients depend on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), programs that are being decimated by this bill. It…
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