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I spent the last three days on a Federation Rabbinic Mission trip to Israel with a group of eight rabbis from Greater Washington. As one of the first groups to Read more
Sharing the Latest from on the Ground: A Message from Shari Merrill

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

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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.

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Rabbi Nissan Antine of Beth Sholom Congregation and Talmud Torah

Rabbi Nissan Antine of Beth Sholom Congregation and Talmud Torah

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Follow Rabbi Nissan Antine’s Updates on Facebook

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Rabbi Greg Harris of Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County

Rabbi Greg Harris of Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County

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Follow Rabbi Greg Harris’s Updates on Facebook

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Rabbi Hyim Shafner of Kesher Israel: The Georgetown Synagogue

Rabbi Hyim Shafner of Kesher Israel: The Georgetown Synagogue

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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

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Rabbi Michael Safra of B’nai Israel

Rabbi Michael Safra of B’nai Israel

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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

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

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

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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

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Speaking Truth to All

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Earlier this spring, the ADL released their 2020 audit of antisemitic incidents in the United States. The report found last year’s numbers to be the third highest on record since Read more
Responding to Needs in Israel in 2021

Responding to Needs in Israel in 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.

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A Vital Pursuit

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A couple of weeks ago, Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman spoke at a Federation and Shalom Hartman Institute leadership convening. Among the many points he made, one in particular struck me: Read more