A Message from Shelley Hubal, Federation Director

From the Desk of the Federation Executive Director: With Gratitude 07/11/25

By Shelley Hubal

Our intention was to have a quiet hike on a beautiful summer afternoon. What happened instead was something much more profound. 
The event is called “The Many on the Genny.” This 45-mile race around Letchworth State Park is also known in the running world as an “ultr…

From the Desk of the Federation Executive Director: With Gratitude 05/09/25

By Shelley Hubal

Michael Bolton has brain cancer. I was scrolling on my phone and saw the news about the singer from the 1980s and ‘90s. His music was never to my liking; however, I am captivated by the strength and compassion he is demonstrating during this painful time in his life. He i…

From the Desk of the Federation Executive Director: With Gratitude 03/28/25

By Shelley Hubal

“I simply want to serve and to try to make this world a better place.” This was just part of Delaware Representative Sarah McBride’s dignified response that was posted on X after being misgendered on March 11 at a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe by Texas …

From the Desk of the Federation Executive Director: With Gratitude 02/28/25

By Shelley Hubal

With their arms around each other on a late summer Saturday night, about 500 Jewish campers gathered in the dark woods; the only light was the glow of Havdalah candles. Their resplendent joy as they sang, danced and hugged was palpable. 
My son is a participant in the voca…

From the Desk of the Federation Executive Director: With Gratitude 01/10/25

By Shelley Hubal

Generosity of time, attention, talent or resources: there are many special ways to give. As Federation director, I am lucky to witness acts of generosity with frequency.

Because of its dedicated Board of Directors and Executive Committee, many of whom have been giving gene…