Archive: 2018
11 Souls Taken. 11 Souls Lost.
Written by webmaster, November 1, 2018
As we all attempt to make sense out of last weekend’s tragedy in Pittsburgh, we feel both despair and hope. And we feel grateful to the thousands who gathered together […]
Heroes of Sha’ar HaNegev
Written by webmaster, October 24, 2018
Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to meet with visionary and passionate leaders from three different programs that have been supported by YOUR Jewish Federation: Yachdav Senior Center Bordering the […]
Reflections from the Federation CEO: Tale of Two Regions
Written by webmaster, October 21, 2018
In 1999, a year after graduating with my Bachelor’s from the University of Arizona, I spent nearly a year living and doing volunteer work in Israel. Think ‘Israeli Peace Corp’ […]
Destination Sha’ar HaNegev
Written by webmaster, October 17, 2018
I am in the midst of preparing for my first trip to Israel as your Federation CEO! The purpose of my trip is twofold: 1) I will join hundreds of […]
Our Jewish Community – At Work
Written by webmaster, October 7, 2018
After reading our Chair Brian Tauber’s reflections last week, I found myself thinking about the simplicity of the question, WTF (“Why The Federation”)? Brian eloquently stated that “the why” and […]
A Message from Federation’s New CEO
Written by Heidi Gantwerk , September 9, 2018
In November 1975, more than 1,000 Jews participated in the historic Koach Mission to Israel. This was my first trip to the Jewish State, but one that sadly, I would […]
