Washingtonians for a Brighter Future

10/08/2026

Thank you Friends of Mari Leavitt - D for the morally and factually unambiguous statement. Too many leaders are “both-siding” it today, appropriating Israeli trauma and Jewish grief for vacuous virtue signaling, if not outright victim-blaming.

https://x.com/repleavitt/status/2108064994004975918

09/30/2026

What's New on Broader View: September 2026 🇮🇱 -

News, insights, and lots of great materials for all who care about Israel or want to learn more.

09/29/2026

The Final Stretch: Reelecting Sen. Jesse Salomon - https://mailchi.mp/wa4future/2026-09

09/29/2026

Please watch and share! An important message from Michigan State Rep. Noah Arbit about why antisemitism is not just an ancient hatred, but also a conspiracy theory. Also: How antisemitism relates to Israel and Zionism (spoiler alert: it does not require or assume agreement with the Netanyahu government!), and how it plays out in our public discourse and results in violence against Jews.

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09/22/2026

We're back with two new endorsements - Tarra Simmons and Vanessa Kritzer! Thank you both for these strong statements!

09/20/2026

Thank you Bellevue City Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis.

https://x.com/bvuejared/status/2101735723569483842

09/14/2026

Thank you Re-elect Tarra Simmons!

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, I’ve been reflecting on the strength and leadership of my dear friend, mentor, and predecessor, Rep. Sherry Appleton.

Sherry was a strong, feisty woman who taught me so much about what it means to stand up for others, just as she always stood up for me. I’m forever grateful that she believed in me and trusted me to carry on her values and leadership. At times, I wonder where she found such deep empathy and courage to continue the fight. Did her deep empathy come from the bias she faced as a Jewish woman? Did her strength come, in part, from the mezuzah she hung on her office door and later left behind for me?

On this Jewish New Year, I reaffirm my commitment, in honor of my mentor, to continuing Sherry’s work and standing up against antisemitism and hate in Washington State.

No matter who you are, you deserve to live with dignity and respect. There is no room for hate in Washington State.

I’m thankful to Sherry for teaching me so much about life, love, and leadership. Happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate. Shana Tova 🍎🍯

09/14/2026

Thank you Elect Vanessa Kritzer!

Wishing all of our Jewish community members a sweet new year! In a moment when hate has risen in many forms, including anti-semitism, I also want to let our Jewish community members know that I hear their concerns and will work toward making our state safe and welcoming to all as your next state legislator. We all deserve to be able to practice our religion and share our identity without fear, hate, violence or discrimination. I will work for a future where everyone can feel supported and included in our communities.

09/10/2026

Wise words from Shalom Hartman Institute מכון שלום הרטמן's Yehuda Kurtzer. We should tell politicians what our values are, and invite them to earn our votes. This is exactly what WBF does!
https://yehudakurtzer.substack.com/p/jewish-commitments-are-not-negotiable.

"When voters fail to use their leverage, they relinquish power to those who have not earned it, they forfeit the responsibilities of the citizen who is meant to be sovereign, and they allow politicians to be static when they should always be bendable."

In praise of the effort underway in Michigan, with some friendly amendments.