Professional Leadership

Federation Staff

Michael Balanoff

President/CEO Jewish Federation of Central New York

Don Cronin

Treasurer/CFO

Colleen Baker

Campaign Association

Barbara Davis

Special Projects Associate

Susan DeMari

Security Liaison

Kathie Piirak

Executive Administrator

JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT EVENTS

The Jewish Federation of Central New York joins other communities across the nation in expressing our grief over the killing of George Floyd. We join with those who mourn his death and pray that his memory may be for a blessing to his family and all who loved him.

We deplore the deaths of countless others who have lost their lives because of hate, racism and bigotry. We stand in solidarity with those who fight for equality and the rights of all people to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—without fear.

We respect peaceful protest and decry the actions of anyone who engages in acts of violence and wanton destruction.

We can and we must be stronger than hate. We must fight for a world free of racism and bigotry in all of its forms. We must not be part of the problem through silence and inaction. Our Jewish traditions, history and values compel us to stand up for the rights of all people. We must speak out; and we must support positive action for change.

There is no place in our society for bigotry and hatred. We commit ourselves to the words of the Torah, “Justice, justice shall you pursue,” and the imperative of achieving peace, justice, freedom and equality for all.

Ellen Weinstein
Chair, Board of Directors

Michael Balanoff
President/CEO

A Message from the Federation

JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL NEW YORK STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT EVENTS

The Jewish Federation of Central New York joins other communities across the nation in expressing our grief over the killing of George Floyd. We join with those who mourn his death and pray that his memory may be for a blessing to his family and all who loved him.

We deplore the deaths of countless others who have lost their lives because of hate, racism and bigotry. We stand in solidarity with those who fight for equality and the rights of all people to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—without fear.

We respect peaceful protest and decry the actions of anyone who engages in acts of violence and wanton destruction.

We can and we must be stronger than hate. We must fight for a world free of racism and bigotry in all of its forms. We must not be part of the problem through silence and inaction. Our Jewish traditions, history and values compel us to stand up for the rights of all people. We must speak out; and we must support positive action for change.

There is no place in our society for bigotry and hatred. We commit ourselves to the words of the Torah, “Justice, justice shall you pursue,” and the imperative of achieving peace, justice, freedom and equality for all.

Ellen Weinstein
Chair, Board of Directors

Michael Balanoff
President/CEO

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