Join Us Sunday, June 1, Noon-5 pm on the National Mall

 

Join singer-songwriter Regina Spektor and
Tony and Emmy award-winner Mandy Patinkin,
as we honor Israel's 60th birthday on the National Mall!  Free!  Israel @ 60: A Capital Celebration promises to be one of the most exciting events to honor Israel. Cheer Israel's 60th birthday and its achievements in the arts, theater sciences and more.   

Also appearing: well-known Israeli band, Mashina and Sesame Street Muppets Oscar the Grouch and Israel's Moishe Oofnik!   Click here for Israel @ 60 events throughout the year!  Israel @ 60 Main Information Page.

Weekly Jewish Wisdom: A Hard-Earned Birthday
Dr. Erica Brown, Director, Jewish Leadership Institute

“Dawn had not entirely broken before we began working. We were fourteen in all, barefoot and with callused hands, completely tanned, scratched everywhere and with hardened faces and ardent hearts. The air was filled with our songs and debates and laughter.”  Rachel

The Israeli poetess, Rachel, was born Rachel Bluwstein on September 20, 1890 in Saratov, on the Volga River in Northern Russia... She, like many young Jewish Russians, dreamed of Zion.   Read the complete article

400 New Immigrants Arrive in Israel

Hundreds of new immigrants from 23 countries around the world arrived in Israel recently as part of a national Aliyah Day, in honor of Israel’s 60th birthday. Learn more

Somber Day in Israel Precedes 60th Birthday

Israel began marking its annual Memorial Day observances Tuesday night, with air raid sirens wailing across the country in memory of its fallen soldiers and victims of attacks by militants, just a day before its joyous 60th birthday. Learn more
Building Community Together, The Jewish Federation

2008 Annual Meeting

Join us for our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. RSVP Now. 
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Federation Receives Challenge Fund to Help Build & Inspire Jewish Life

We are delighted to announce that an anonymous donor has given The Jewish Federation a $250,000 challenge fund. Any new gifts or increased gifts will be matched dollar for dollar with this challenge fund. Help us meet and exceed our Annual Campaign goal of $26.525 million to care for those in need locally, in Israel and around the world. Donate Now
Regina Spektor and Misha Galperin Celebrate Israel at 60

Regina Spektor & Misha Galperin Tune Up for Israel @ 60 Celebration

Regina Spektor, popular singer, songwriter and pianist, and Misha Galperin, Executive Vice President & CEO, The Jewish Federation, recently met in New York City. Regina and Misha, both born in the former Soviet Union, had a lot to talk about (in Russian, of course), including her June 1 live performance. 

Grants Awarded to Local Groups

Federation recently awarded grants to 12 local nonprofit organizations in our community to support promoting Jewish engagement and increasing involvement in Jewish life. Learn more

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May is Leadership Month!

May 4, 2008 - May 19,2008

Join us for six exciting programs throughout the Washington, D.C. area that will highlight the delights and challenges of leadership. Led by Dr. Erica Brown, Rae Ringel and Orlee Turitz. Learn more

2008 Music Calendar for DC Community

Voices from Sderot

We welcome you to this blog, where the people of the Sderot region share their stories, photos and videos of life under the constant threat of missile attacks from Gaza, and can hear back from American Jewry. Read more.

 

Jewish Agency Provides Grants to Victims in Sderot