In a polarized world where there is an inclination to choose sides rather than find common ground – has there ever been a more vital time to rededicate ourselves to an organization designed to help bring the Jewish community together to repair the world? Indeed, “the times they are-a-changing,” and some of these changes lead…
In our early years we thought of Federation as a central address, and over time this morphed into a hub-like paradigm with Federation as convener. But just as our community and our world have evolved – so has our role. More recently I have begun to think of Federation as “weaving community” where Federation works…
I recently found myself listening in on a conversation amongst a group of very bright young people engaged in animated dialogue. The topics flowed freely from technology and digital/social media, to video games, movies, TV and more. I quickly realized that they were speaking a language I simply didn’t comprehend. I once again was confronted…
By Stuart Mellan “Kindness is the highest wisdom.” As I look back on all that we have accomplished this past year, it occurs to me that our federation’s work is a series of small steps informed by this simple teaching. And while the steps are small, the results can be powerful. Some examples: • This…
Tucson native Rabbi Jennifer Krause coined the term, "The Book of Yes," as a framework for embracing the future. A product of Arizona's much-accomplished Sarver family, Rabbi Krause guides our response to Jewish tradition’s prayer to be inscribed in the Book of Life during the Days of Awe. She inspires us to embrace the unknown…
