As members of a Jewish community that has been harmed by gun violence, we support Initiative 594. Anyone wishing to acquire a firearm in Washington State should first pass a criminal and public safety background check. Right now, our state’s current requirement applies only to licensed gun dealers while leaving significant loopholes that can allow criminals…
Food Drive by the Numbers
Thank you to everyone in our community who contributed to the 2014 Food Drive and Food Sort! 15,848 visits to the Polack Food Bank last year 30,000 pounds of food donated during the Food Drive 330 volunteers and staff at the Food Sort 86% increase in visits to the Polack Food Bank over an 8-year…
The Waters Carved the Stone
After services as a boy growing up in Minnesota, I recall my father’s reflections as I sat uncomfortably in my powder-blue polyester suit in the backseat of our rusting family car. We were trying to escape the parking lot with all the other congregants rushing toward the exits. Having just spent the morning reflecting, beating…
What Does Social Justice Mean to You?
“Until the great mass of the people shall be filled with the sense of responsibility for each other’s welfare, social justice can never be attained.” – Hellen Keller What is social justice? Social evokes concepts of networks, relationships and community while justice speaks to rights, fairness and equality. Here at JFS, we often discuss this…
Visions of Remembrance, Voices of Hope
Because of the rich and varied lives my clients have lived, I often reflect on the Jewish experience. It’s deeply sobering that so much of our collective history has involved trauma, but we are a remarkably resilient and productive people considering our stories. It was my privilege to participate in the Visions of Remembrance, Voices of…
Helping Those Who Need Us Most
The autumn Jewish holidays give us an opportunity to recommit to our highest values and best selves. Many of us use this time to reflect and also to plan for the coming year. Here at JFS, we’ve been doing the same. In the spring, a group of Board Members and staff came together during a…
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