Washingtonians for a Brighter Future (WBF) is the Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Jewish community and its allies in Washington State, dedicated to keeping the community safe. We work with elected leaders and candidates in Washington State and key counties and municipalities on issues of interest and concern to the Jewish community.
WBF’s goals:
- Support candidates for Washington state and local offices who support the interests of the Jewish community.
- Oppose those who are hostile to the community’s interest.
- Get out the vote when it matters.
- Encourage elected officials and candidates for office to publicly stand against antisemitism.
WBF is a community-driven, grassroots project focused exclusively on Washington State and local elections – city and county councils, school boards, port commissions, and other local races.
For more, see Washington’s Jewish Community Is Finally Playing Political Offense, The Cholent, May 5, 2026.
Advisory Board (partial list):
- Robert Amkraut
- Paul Burstein
- Sandra Elman
- Saul Gamoran
- Gina Gonchar
- Marc Gonchar
- Bill Hochberg
- Randy Kessler
- Dan Kully
- Ron Leibsohn
- Michele Rosen
- Carol Schiller
- Joe Schocken
- Judy Schocken
- Jared Sclar
- Barak Schriger
- Rob Spitzer
- Michael Tarlowe
- Nancy Tipton
- Carla & Fred Tobis
- Rabbi Daniel Weiner
Co-Chairs:
- Nevet Basker
- Carolyn Hathaway