News & Updates

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

Towards Inclusivity for All

  • Sam Cooper
  • 04 February 2022
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Across the country and in our region, historically Black colleges and universities have been subjected to bomb threats and hateful harassment as Black History Month began. As a Jewish community, we know Read more

Championing the Inclusion of Children and Adults with Disabilities

  • Sam Cooper
  • 03 February 2022
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  For nearly 50 years, Federation Disability Inclusion Committee member, Sara Portman Milner, has made a difference in our community. A social worker by training, Sara is a nationally and

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Capital Camps: Living the Values of Inclusion

  • Sam Cooper
  • 28 January 2022
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  From its inception, Capital Camps has elevated the concept of ‘camp for all’. Capital Camps welcomes campers of all backgrounds, denominational affiliation, gender, race, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status,

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Our Collective Security

  • Sam Cooper
  • 28 January 2022
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Two weeks ago, Jewish communities around the world witnessed the strength and resilience that comes with preparation for an emergency. Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker has since credited his ability to react Read more

Standing Strong & Secure

  • Sam Cooper
  • 21 January 2022
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In an interview this past Monday, Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker recounted the chilling hours when he and three of his congregants were held hostage in their synagogue, Congregation Beth Israel. I’ve Read more

A Force for Good

  • Sam Cooper
  • 14 January 2022
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I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to share feedback on my recent reflections. Your comments continue to be thought-provoking and inspiring, and I’m always grateful to Read more

Principles for the Future

  • Sam Cooper
  • 07 January 2022
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Over the past few weeks, I have been reading predictions for 2022—forecasts of new words, foods, colors, global developments, fears, and more. I typically find these predictions enjoyable, though they

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A Video Message from Federation CEO Gil Preuss

  • Sam Cooper
  • 31 December 2021
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As 2021 comes to an end, I want to thank you for keeping Jewish Greater Washington vibrant and strong. I hope you’ll enjoy this week’s video reflection—something a little different

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Moving Forward Together

  • Sam Cooper
  • 29 December 2021
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As we approach the end of 2021, I am feeling particularly energized by everything that our community accomplished this year. Looking ahead to what’s next and how our decisions today will Read more