OUR VISION, MISSION & VALUES
IN Washington State AND ISRAEL
VISION
The Samis Foundation envisions a world where the preservation
and continuity of Judaism and the State of Israel are secured,
a vibrant, healthy Washington State Jewish community flourishes,
and the educated Jew is thriving.
MISSION
The Samis Foundation supports access for Jewish youth in Washington State to
high-quality intensive and immersive Jewish educational experiences
and fulfills Samuel Israel’s philanthropic goals of supporting the State of Israel and
worldwide disaster relief.
VALUES
Samis remains true to Samuel Israel’s philanthropic goals
while responding to evolving needs of the community
Our work is rooted in Jewish values
We honor and preserve Samuel Israel’s
Sephardic traditions, customs, and culture
We Value:
The role of Jewish education in the preservation and continuity
of Judaism and the State of Israel
The land, the people, and the State of Israel
An engaged Board which is involved in the Jewish community
Learning and collaborating with others to increase
the impact of our philanthropy
Our role as a corporate citizen
GOAL 1
JEWISH DAY SCHOOL EDUCATION
Promote the sustainability, vitality, and growth of Seattle Jewish day school education
GOAL 2
EXPERIENTIAL JEWISH EDUCATION
Increase accessibility and participation in high-quality experiential Jewish education for Jewish youth in Washington State
GOAL 3
PERIPHERIES OF ISRAELI SOCIETY
Improve lives for targeted populations on the peripheries of Israeli society
GOAL 4
ISRAELI WILDLIFE & ARCHAEOLOGY
Preserve and develop Israel’s wildlife and archaeological riches and support opportunities to make these resources available to the general public