Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester

08/07/2026

Read our Shabbat Message from our CEO, Gustavo Rymberg: https://mailchi.mp/jewishrochester.org/shabbat-shalom-from-gustavo-rymberg-8726

08/07/2026

Ofir, Or, Tamar, and Noa will be arriving in Rochester in just over a month, and we can’t wait for our community to get to know them! Watch their introductory video for a first look at this year’s cohort: https://ow.ly/Mz7Q50ZxCR1

Interested in hosting? Apply to be a host family and help create a memorable experience for our ShinShinim: https://ow.ly/9RSt50ZxCR0

ShinShinim Rochester Hillel Community Day School, Rochester, NY Jewish Home Temple B'rith Kodesh Temple Beth El, Rochester Temple Sinai Rochester NY Chabad of Pittsford Louis S Wolk JCC of Greater Rochester Congregation Beth Sholom

08/06/2026

I truly enjoyed my first visit to Camp Seneca Lake! Thank you to Marissa for the warm welcome and wonderful tour. I left incredibly impressed and proud that our Rochester Jewish community has such a special gem, a place where young people can build friendships, strengthen their Jewish identity, and create lifelong memories.

08/05/2026

Fed5 is now Federation4U!

New name. Fresh look. Same commitment to keeping you connected to the stories, events, and impact happening across our Rochester Jewish community.

Check out this week's edition: https://mailchi.mp/jewishrochester.org/your-federation-four-for-august-4th

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08/04/2026

After releasing We Will Dance Again in honor of the victims of October 7, a backlash has forced Boy George to step away from his role in Jesus Christ Superstar. Thank Boy George for standing with the Jewish community. https://ow.ly/rvnS30sXKZa

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08/02/2026

As the Jewish new year approaches, you’re invited to join and our partners at the Secure Community Network (SCN) for the 2026 High Holidays Safety and Security Webinar Series: https://ow.ly/QXl730sXEWi

07/31/2026

Jews make up only 2.4% of the U.S. population, but are the targets of more than two-thirds of hate crimes. Tell Congress that Jewish security can't wait. Act now - go to the link in our bio or https://speak4.app/lp/2c01cney?ts=1784902959

*These findings are from the Jewish Federations-ADL Study “Portrait of Antisemitic Experiences in the US, 2024-2025."

07/30/2026

“If my son were anywhere else, he may not be here today.” – Taylor Weintraub, Temple Israel parent

Security funding saves lives. Urge your members of Congress to cosponsor the Jewish American Security Act (JASA) and protect Jewish communities now. Tell Congress: Take Action to Protect the Jewish Community Today: https://speak4.app/lp/2c01cney?ts=1784902959

07/29/2026

“The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act [is] a historic effort to fight antisemitism and protect Jewish communities in the spaces where they are most frequently targeted.” Read more from Sens. Jacky Rosen and James Lankford ow.ly/pyys30sX85p

07/28/2026

“Showing up in the face of darkness is not denial. It's a commitment to continue.” - Tessa Hewiston, Community Advocate
Make your voice heard.

Ask your elected officials to pass the Jewish American Security Act (JASA) and protect Jewish communities now. https://speak4.app/lp/2c01cney?ts=1784902959