Words matter. Symbols matter.
They can hurt deeply, color attitudes and influence beliefs. They can escalate into racism, bigotry, anti-Semitism, discrimination and, ultimately, violence. They can wreak havoc on governments and civil societies. In the Jewish community, we have been witnessi…
It’s been three weeks since our General Assembly in Washington, D.C., although it already seems like months. In that time, we’ve seen an increase in hateful acts here at home, from language shouted on streets and college campuses, to swastikas painted on synagogue walls, to vandalism tar…
I traveled to Israel to join tens of thousands of people who gathered to mourn the loss of Shimon Peres, z"l. Federations are privileged to have had such a longstanding relationship with this iconic visionary. May his memory be a blessing.
Watch my reflections below.
Jerry Silverman i…
It is with very heavy hearts that we say goodbye to such an iconic visionary. His life and all he accomplished should be celebrated. Federations have been privileged to have had a longstanding relationship with Shimon Peres, z”l. At the 2013 General Assembly in Jerusalem, he reminded us th…
Our Jewish community is marked by diversity—varied interests, levels of observance, young and old, single and married. Treating everyone in an inclusive manner, understanding their needs and responding to them appropriately are critical to bringing our community together.
A critical…
