February 19, 2026
by Ariel Lapson and Melissa Rivkin l February 2026 What happens when 130 Jewish educators from across the United States and Canada gather to rethink how […]
December 15, 2025
Often when asked what I do for a living, I will respond “I make Upstanders.” This is usually met with “But how do you know?” In […]
May 20, 2025
Samis supports the work of the Joint Distribution Committee to provide disaster relief all around the world. Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake which hit Myanmar on […]
December 2, 2024
Jewish day schools supported by the Samis Foundation have been featured in Seattle’s Child, recognized for their innovative approach to balancing tech fluency and human-centered learning. […]
November 14, 2024
Hannah Nash, a graduate of the Jewish Day School (JDS) in Bellevue, explains how her day school education is still shaping her life years later.
March 8, 2024
In the community of Greater Seattle, four Jewish professionals recently embarked on a journey to enrich their careers and community through the Chicago-based Spertus Institute, which offers advanced degree programs as well as certificates in Jewish professional studies.
January 18, 2024
Seven Sephardic and Mizrahi authors will take part in new three-year program, which will feature regular online meetings and a trip to Israel
January 3, 2024
The Seattle-based Samis Foundation and Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools highlighted enrollment increases at five Seattle area Jewish day schools participating in the Day School Affordability Initiative (DSA).
September 7, 2023
Samis’ giving in 2022-23 reflects our commitment to making intensive, immersive Jewish education accessible to all. We are driven by the belief that every child should have the opportunity to access a Jewish day school education, experience Israel first-hand, attend Jewish overnight camp, and participate in Jewish youth programs.