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Gail Schulman, JF&CS CEO

Update from the most recent edition of the 
Making Connections newsletter
 

October 1, 2024

Dear Friends,

With Rosh Hashanah nearly upon us, I find my head spinning. Like many of you, I’ve been balancing contemplation of the past year and intentions for the year ahead, along with the continuing grief and anxiety that I’ve felt since October 7. With the most recent attack on Israel by Iran, that anxiety has only grown. I know from the many calls we get at JF&CS that this distress is shared widely—and that our work is to care for the community in need.

This is a time where I often remind myself: “You are not required to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.” As I contemplate the year ahead, I know that JF&CS’s integrated services are more essential than ever, and that the innovations described below are critically important to thousands across the Jewish community.

I feel fortunate that my daily work helps me stay grounded in the core values of chessed (lovingkindness), tzedakah (charity), and hachnasat orchim (welcoming the stranger). If, like me, you crave these touchstones in your life, I would encourage you to consider a deeper connection to JF&CS—and perhaps to volunteer in one of our many service opportunities.

As we usher in the new year, I thank you for your part in supporting our community, and I wish you a year of health and of peace.

Shana tova, 
 

Gail Schulman

Chief Executive Officer

 

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