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Your Impact: Creating a Wave of Hope for Israelis

  • Alexa Herman
  • 14 March 2024
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The sharp rise in the need for trauma services quickly overwhelmed the Israeli mental health system after October 7th. Support from Greater Washington is directly expanding services to help those Read more

Supporting Israeli Women

  • Alexa Herman
  • 08 March 2024
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Content Warning: This week's reflection contains references to the sexual assault and violence that took place during Hamas' attack on Israel in October 2023, which some may find distressing. Today, we Read more

Introducing JShield, the Security Division of Federation

  • Alexa Herman
  • 01 March 2024
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When I think about the strength and resiliency of our community, I focus on those times when we connect and the spaces that allow us to do so. Moments of Read more

Our Ongoing Work in Ukraine

  • Alexa Herman
  • 23 February 2024
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Two years ago, I watched countless Ukrainians leaving everything behind walk across the border into Poland with unimaginable grief and trauma. I met families seeking some semblance of peace and Read more

Your Impact: Providing Trauma Recovery to Israelis

  • Alexa Herman
  • 21 February 2024
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The sharp rise in the need for trauma services quickly overwhelmed the Israeli mental health system after October 7th. Support from Greater Washington is directly expanding services to help those Read more

The Spirit of Purpose

  • Alexa Herman
  • 16 February 2024
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Federation mourns the two Israelis killed in a terrorist attack earlier today in southern Israel near Bnei Re’em and prays for the quick recovery of those wounded. May their memories Read more

GatherDC: Deepening Disability Inclusion, Belonging, and Acceptance for Young Adults

  • Alexa Herman
  • 15 February 2024
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Photo courtesy of GatherDC This Jewish Disability Acceptance, Awareness, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), Federation’s Inclusion and Belonging Specialist, Rinat Kisin, is diving into our year-round work and deep partnerships as Read more

The Lasting Impressions of Jewish Summer Camp

  • Alexa Herman
  • 09 February 2024
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Although summer is still months away, I cannot help but think about the warmer days ahead. These thoughts of future plans quickly shift into memories of summers as a teen, Read more

Witnessing a Changed Israel

  • Alexa Herman
  • 02 February 2024
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This coming Sunday, I will be traveling to Israel alongside colleagues and community leaders from across Greater Washington. And while I have spent much of the last several months focused Read more

Federation’s Response to the International Court of Justice Ruling

  • Alexa Herman
  • 26 January 2024
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Early this morning, on January 26th, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a provisional ruling on a request brought to it regarding Israel’s fight against Hamas in Gaza. While Read more