Leadership Updates Archives - Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

Federation Leadership Briefing: January 2023

Sam Cooper
26 January 2023
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As Federation officially closes the book on 2022, I want to extend my gratitude to Jewish Greater Washington for another amazing year together. Guided by your leadership, partnership, and support, Read more

Celebrating Next Gen Leaders, Supporting Ukraine, and More: Federation Leadership Briefing

Sam Cooper
30 June 2022
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As we continue to navigate a challenging start to 2022, I am thankful for the incredible leadership, generosity, and partnerships that keep Jewish Greater Washington strong. We could not have Read more

A Northern Virginia Update: The Power of Community

Sam Cooper
17 March 2022
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Today, across Northern Virginia and throughout the Jewish world we celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim – a favorite of both children and adults. During Purim, we celebrate Jewish survival Read more

Our Impact in Ukraine: Federation Leadership Briefing

Sam Cooper
10 March 2022
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When Russia first invaded Ukraine, we knew from our decades of work on the ground that the Jewish communal needs would be vast. Federation’s Ukraine Emergency Fund opened just hours Read more

Federation Leadership Briefing: 2021 Campaign Results and Updates on Security

Sam Cooper
15 February 2022
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As Federation officially closes the book on 2021, I want to extend my gratitude to Jewish Greater Washington for another amazing year together. Guided by your leadership, partnership, and support,

A Northern Virginia Update: Individual and Communal Safety and Security

Sam Cooper
07 February 2022
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is committed to keeping our entire Greater Washington Jewish community safe and secure. Following the horrendous incident in Colleyville TX, Federation held a community Read more

A Northern Virginia Update: Cross-organizational collaboration strengthens our NOVA community

Sam Cooper
18 November 2021
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It is amazing to continue meeting more and more community members across NOVA, including recently at the rebrand party for Moishe House Arlington (formerly Moishe House Northern Virginia).

Federation Leadership Briefing: September-October 2021

Sam Cooper
03 October 2021
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At Federation, our goal of building, sustaining, and growing vibrant Jewish life is multifaceted, and includes expanding access to Jewish life to every member of our community.

On Safety and Security: Education, Vigilance, Funding, and a Look Ahead

Sam Cooper
25 August 2021
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According to data from the ADL, 2020 was the third-highest year on record for antisemitic incidents since the organization began tracking them in 1979.

A Northern Virginia Update: Looking Back and Forward at Jewish Life in NOVA

Sam Cooper
06 August 2021
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As The Jewish Federation’s Field Manager for Northern Virginia (NOVA), I am grateful to the nearly 100 of you who met with me during my first few months in the role.