A Brief History of the Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region

Founded more than 150 years ago by Jewish pioneers seeking peace and prosperity in a new land, the Jewish community of the Sacramento region has grown to more than 25,000 residents in a eight-county area. The Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region connects Jews locally and globally, nurtures our values, enriches our traditions, and strengthens our community through education, social action, and philanthropy.

The Federation provides ways for individual Jews to participate in communal responsibility and contribute to the well-being of others through acts of Tzedakah (doing justice through good deeds) and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). Surviving the fires and floods of a tumultuous pioneer past and the firebombings of three synagogues in 1999, we pushed forward in hopes of building a golden age for the Jews in Sacramento's Central Valley.

In 2009, after a long history with its Wyda Way property, the Federation moved its offices to Midtown Sacramento. The move proved to be fruitful and strategic. 2010 brought international superstar Matisyahu, community programs at the Midtown location, PJ Library events, and more.

We look forward to a long and prosperous future with the entire community.