May 10, 2024

Jewish life continues to thrive in our region, and a significant reason for this is our community’s embrace of leadership from individuals who bring diverse talents and strengths to the table. On June 20 we recognize many of those leaders at the Federation’s Annual Meeting.

I’m particularly looking forward to this year’s event, my first as the President & CEO of the Federation. It’s an opportunity to publicly honor and celebrate individuals who have made exceptional contributions to our community through selfless leadership. I invite you to save the date for our annual meeting — Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 7 pm at the Stroum Jewish Community Center. You can register here. The Federation Annual Meeting is also an important part of the Federation’s governance, as the community votes on the slate of board members for the coming year, and we reflect on the year that was and talk about the year ahead.

Join us in recognizing, celebrating, and appreciating our 2024 Community Award recipients for all they do! This year’s honorees are:

Join us in recognizing, celebrating, and appreciating our 2024 Community Award recipients for all they do! This year’s honorees are:

• Connie Burk, Executive Director, Kol HaNeshamah
  Pamela Waechter z”l Jewish Communal Professional Award

• Akiva Erezim & Stephanie Shujman
  Jack J. & Charlotte Spitzer Young Leadership Award

• State Senator Javier Valdez
  Tikkun Olam Award for Public Service

• David Ellenhorn
  L’Dor V’Dor Award

• Hart Cole & Stephanie Shujman
  Dr. Charles & Lillian Kaplan Board Chair’s Award for Outstanding Service

• Nancy B. Greer
  Althea Stroum Woman of Distinction Award

Please join us to honor our award recipients and celebrate everything we’ve accomplished together in the past 12 months for the community we all love. If you’re unable to attend the annual meeting, you can still make a tribute ahead of time to show your appreciation for these exceptional individuals.

I hope to see you at the SJCC on June 20!

Shavuah Tov,

Solly Kane, President & CEO
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle