Israel War Archives - Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

When Every Second Counts: Healing on Israel’s Frontlines

Samantha Glossman
24 July 2025
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How do you save a life when seconds matter and rockets are falling? That’s the question Israel’s medical professionals have been answering every day since October 7. In field hospitals, Read more

Healing Together: Inside SafeHeart’s First Parent–Survivor Retreat

Samantha Glossman
24 July 2025
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In April 2025, SafeHeart launched a groundbreaking new initiative as part of its Survivors' Family Support Program: a Parent–Survivor Healing Retreat. Funded in part by The Jewish Federation of Greater Read more

Federation Announces New Emergency Grants to Support Communities in Israel Following Missile Attacks

Helenka Shy
03 July 2025
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In the wake of last month’s missile attacks in Israel, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington has announced a new round of emergency relief grants totaling over $378,000 to help Read more

Reflections from A Senior Shlicha: Year One

Samantha Glossman
23 June 2025
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By: Tali A.W., Senior Shlicha, The Jewish Agency for Israel & Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Over the past year, I have had the honor of serving as the Senior Read more

Life Between the Sirens: Daily Resilience in Israel’s Bomb Shelters

Helenka Shy
19 June 2025
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Fictionalized for storytelling purposes. Inspired by real experiences. In Israel, life runs on the rules of the Home Front Command: no school, no work, stay close to shelter. Missiles are 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

Remembering Major Chen Buchris, Deputy Commander of the Maglan Unit

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
30 April 2025
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By Avi, Federation Shaliach Credit: Times of Israel Major Chen Buchris, Deputy Commander of the Maglan Unit, was a brave and stoic warrior and leader. He dedicated his entire being Read more

Remembering Guy Illouz

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
30 April 2025
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By Abraham, Federation Community Shaliach Guy Illouz was murdered when he was 26 years old. He was born and raised in Raanana, a town in the center of Israel. Guy Read more

Remembering Roei Marom

Jewish Federation Greater Washington
30 April 2025
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By Maya, Shlicha, Rockville Credit: Israel National News I met Roei during our gap year in Israel at Mechinat Rabin. We were in the same group, which basically meant we Read more