Israel Updates 2021 Archives - Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

Helping Terror Victims in Israel’s South

Sam Cooper
26 October 2021
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We are deeply proud of our continued partnership with The Jewish Agency for Israel. Together, we are meeting the pressing needs of those on the ground in Israel, including those Read more

Where We Go From Here: A Webinar on Federation’s Rabbinic Mission to Israel (Recording)

Sam Cooper
18 June 2021
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Thank you to those who joined us for the webinar on Federation’s Rabbinic Mission to Israel, featuring participants Rabbi Aaron Alexander, Maharat Ruth Friedman, Rabbi Shira Stutman, and Rabbi Stuart Read more

Sharing the Latest from on the Ground: A Message from Shari Merrill

Sam Cooper
03 June 2021
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I am proud to share the latest from our Federation Rabbinic Mission to Israel, which concludes today following a whirlwind 57 hours on the ground.

Rabbi Nissan Antine of Beth Sholom Congregation and Talmud Torah

Sam Cooper
03 June 2021
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Rabbi Greg Harris of Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County

Sam Cooper
03 June 2021
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Rabbi Hyim Shafner of Kesher Israel: The Georgetown Synagogue

Sam Cooper
03 June 2021
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This week I am in Israel on a trip with eight rabbis from the Washington area and the president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. The purpose of the

Rabbi Michael Safra of B’nai Israel

Sam Cooper
03 June 2021
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I can’t believe I’m doing this. 6,000 miles each way to spend two-and-a-half days in Israel. I met up with our group—8 rabbis and the CEO of the Jewish Federation

Federation’s Rabbinic Mission to Israel: A Message from Zach Briton

Sam Cooper
01 June 2021
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I am proud to share with you that last night, our CEO, Gil Preuss, and a cohort of rabbis and spiritual leaders from congregations across Greater Washington embarked on a

Responding to Needs in Israel in 2021

Sam Cooper
25 May 2021
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As the region begins to recover from the most dramatic escalation of violence in more than a decade, The Jewish Federation remains committed to helping those struggling in its wake.