Antisemitism Archives - Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

When Hate Shows Up in the Classroom, Federation Shows Up for Teachers

Helenka Shy
28 August 2025
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In classrooms across Greater Washington, antisemitism isn’t abstract. It shows up in hallway slurs, social media posts, and in the hard questions students bring to class. Teachers are on the

JShield Trainings Strengthen Our Community Partners

Samantha Glossman
22 August 2025
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For Taylor M, a congregation administrator in Ashburn, the start of the school year and High Holidays once felt overwhelming. “These sessions are basically a checklist of the best ways Read more

Prepared, Not Scared: Why JShield Trainings Matter More

Samantha Glossman
30 July 2025
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As the Jewish community of Greater Washington prepares for the High Holidays and the start of a new school year, safety and security remain a top priority. That’s why JShield—The Read more

From Anxiety to Action: Strengthening Jewish Security in DC

Samantha Glossman
17 July 2025
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A DC museum’s security costs rose significantly overnight. Families are rethinking whether it is safe for their children to attend Jewish day school or preschool. This is the reality facing Read more

From Paris to Tel Aviv: The Crossroads of French Jewish Life

Helenka Shy
11 July 2025
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Friends, Yesterday, I left Paris and arrived in Tel Aviv on a flight with over 100 new immigrants. Most of their families had only come to France 60-70 years earlier Read more

United for Security, United in Purpose

Helenka Shy
26 June 2025
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by Keren M. Waranch, Chief Development Officer On Wednesday, I had the honor of joining fellow lay and professional leaders from Greater Washington—alongside hundreds more from 100+ Jewish communities across Read more

A Night of Remembrance, Resilience, and Responsibility

Helenka Shy
19 June 2025
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On Wednesday, June 18, the most generous members of the Greater Washington Jewish community gathered for an unforgettable evening at the Nova Music Festival Exhibition in Washington, DC—a powerful, immersive Read more

This isn’t business as usual

Gil Preuss
19 June 2025
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By Robin Hettleman Weinberg, President, and Gil Preuss, Chief Executive Officer In Crisis. We Come Together. Today we're reminded that resilience, collective action, and solidarity are more than values—they're our Read more

Updates on Israel/Iran Conflict & How to Stay Connected

Samantha Glossman
16 June 2025
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As you’re no doubt following in the news and through your personal networks, Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones into civilian areas across Israel in response to Israel's Read more

Why the Nova Exhibition Matters—Here, in Greater Washington

Helenka Shy
29 May 2025
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Burned tents. Twisted metal. Scorched earth and scattered shoes. That’s what visitors will see when the Nova Music Festival Exhibition opens in Washington, DC—a raw, immersive experience that brings the