Our impact is our resilience
Steve Hunegs
Executive Director
Visiting Israel this past spring, I saw many examples of determination. One example imprinted in my memory: a school in Tiberias built from scratch in a manner of weeks for hundreds of students from families displaced by Hezbollah rocket fire. We follow in the steps of such resilience.
The Jewish people are experiencing the most severe outbreak of global antisemitism since the Holocaust. From the subtle dismissals to overt harassment, discrimination, and violence, the virus of anti-Jewish bias and bigotry has infected ascendent political ideologies, and their adherents, in the United States and around the world.
While our vigilance increases at home and our hearts remain broken for the victims of the October 7 massacre and the hostages still in Hamas captivity, we find a bottomless well of hope and resilience in the wisdom of our ancestors and in our obligations to each other.
By educating, safeguarding, and advocating for our community, we are in constant pursuit of the adage: “It is not your duty to finish the work, but neither are you at liberty to neglect it” (Ethics of our Sages).
We are pleased to report on our remarkable achievements and growth in 2024.
While this latest wave of antisemitism presents significant challenges to Jewish safety and belonging, you, our community, can feel assured that a dedicated team of professionals works around the clock on your behalf.
As always, I thank our team for their tireless efforts, as well as our officers – led by board president Jacy Grais – board members, volunteers, contributors, and supporters for enabling us to replace darkness, despair, and lies with light, hope, and truth.
2024 Impact Report
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