News & Updates

Standing with Israel as a Jewish Community

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Over the past week, Israel has faced three separate terror attacks in one of the deadliest waves of terror since the second intifada. Heartbroken by the senseless loss of eleven Read more

On the Global Jewish Refugee Crisis

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We watch in horror as the war in Ukraine continues. The conflict has created an enormous refugee crisis, with more than 3.3 million people fleeing and another 6.5 million displaced Read more

Reflections from Ukraine’s Border

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Early Monday morning, I arrived in Poland to take part in The Jewish Federations of North America’s (JFNA) humanitarian mission to Ukraine’s border. I was honored to represent our community Read more

Federation CEO Gil Preuss Speaks with Local News Stations from Ukraine Border

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As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its third week, the humanitarian crisis continues to test the might of neighboring countries, including Poland. As more than a million Ukrainians have Read more

A Northern Virginia Update: The Power of Community

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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

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This Sunday, I am honored to be traveling to Poland and the border of Ukraine with The Jewish Federations of North America to represent our community and learn more about Read more

Preserving Vibrant Jewish Life in Ukraine

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Over ten years ago, I had the opportunity to visit the amazing Jewish community of Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. This is a community that faced devastation during WWII and then continued decline Read more

Supporting Ukrainian Jews

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Today, as we continue to watch in horror as war unfolds in Europe, I want to focus on elevating the urgent efforts to support our Jewish family in Ukraine. After Read more
Federation’s Ukraine Emergency Fund Now Open

Federation’s Ukraine Emergency Fund Now Open

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Belonging to a global Jewish community means assisting and caring for Jews wherever they are — always, and especially in times of crisis. As we watch the Russian invasion of Read more

Supporting the Global Jewish Community

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Year-round, Federation works closely with international agencies to meet the needs of Jewish communities in Israel and more than 70 countries around the globe, including Ukraine. Belonging to a global Read more