About the Jewish Federation of Florida’s Gulf Coast

Serving Pinellas, West Pasco and Hernando

We are a small Federation that accomplishes big things. Through the Federation system, we generate funding to provide programs, services and activities that sustain and grow Jewish life, both, at home and overseas. We hope we’ll be seeing more of you!

Mission Statement of Our Federation

Ensuring the continuity of Jewish life & culture locally, in Israel & around the world by convening collective action, identifying and helping the most vulnerable, addressing security needs in our Jewish community, and combatting antisemitism.

Get to Know the Jewish Federation

Our Staff

  • John Murtagh

    Secure Community Network Regional Security Advisor
    872.273.9830

Board of Directors

  • Steve Schwersky

    President

  • Doug Weiland

    Immediate Past President

  • Eric Caplan

    Vice President

  • Logan Sembler

    Treasurer

  • Aaron Slavin

    Secretary

  • Jeanie Abelson

    Director

  • Sami Baron

    Director

  • Dean Hershkowitz

    Director

  • Samuel Hutkin

    Director

  • Guy Karli

    Director

  • Steve Klein

    Director

  • Eric Lynn

    Director

  • Jeff Miller

    Director

  • Eric Pastman

    Director

  • Ruvane Richman

    Director

  • Vanessa Romay

    Director Representing Pasco County

  • Alysia Siegel

    Director

  • Marlene Shaw

    Director Representing Hernando County

  • Eric Steckler

    Director

  • Elizabeth Wagner

    Director

  • Rabbi Matt Berger

    Pinellas County Board of Rabbis Representative

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